Townhouse Living at Ford’s Landing in Old Town Alexandria
June 3rd, 2010 Categories: Alexandria, Old Town, Real Estate News
Townhouse living at Ford’s Landing in Old Town Alexandria is for young and old; power couples, empty nester’s, and families with small children. All have all found it to be a great “fit”.
Located in the southeast quadrant of Alexandria, at Union and Franklin Streets, on the banks of the Potomac River, Ford’s Landing features 136 luxury townhouses built in the late 1990’s.
Townhouses ranges in size from approximately 2500 to 4000 sq. ft.
The architectural style is decidedly traditional but a mixture of brick, wood siding, elevated entrances, street level patios and balconies give an individual twist to each street.
The landscaping is also individualized and, while well kept, is not overwhelmingly manicured. Garages, often the design bane of any development, are exceptionally well blended here and don’t dominate any of the townhouses.
Crown molding, wainscoting, hardwood floors, fireplaces, built in bookshelves, granite counter tops, large “social” kitchens and generous rooms are the norm.
Access to the private walk along the Potomac is in the middle of the complex and down a wide, wide set of nicely graduated stone steps. (Also handicapped accessible) Once at the river there is a large, modern,covered seating area.
The Woodrow Wilson bridge looms to the south and everything from pleasure boats to early morning rowers to commercial vehicles make their way up and down the river.
One unusual feature that pays homage to the history of Alexandria is a series of six historical markers around a landscaped area on the waterfront.
From its colonial days to strategic moments in the War Between the States, the markers offer natives and newcomers alike a link with the past.
On the Union Street side, Ford’s Landing is adjacent to the open spaces of Pomander Park. Half a block more and Windmill Windmill Hill Park offers a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, open areas for soccer and playgrounds for both younger and older children.
For biking enthusiasts, the Mt. Vernon Bike Trail runs along Union Street between Founders Park and Jones Point before picking up again on the George Washington Parkway.
A few more blocks north along Union Street and Ford’s Landing residents are in the heart of Old Town Alexandria with restaurants and shopping. The King Street Trolley runs daily and is an easy connector to upper King Street.
The local public schools are Lyles Crouch Elementary, George Washington Middle School and T.C. Williams High School. A number of private day schools are also in the area.
Carefully styled to capture the ambiance of Old Town Alexandria with the amenities of luxury living, the townhouses of Ford’s Landing are exceptional.
Call me at 703.927.4554 and let me tell you about the properties now available at Ford’s Landing.
Michael
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