WEST MARKET - RESTON, VA

Because I hail from Massachusetts, I can't help but think of my "native homeland" when autumn hits. That's why I selected West Market in Reston as my September/October Featured Community -- the buildings remind me of Boston!

West Market is actually comprised of several different areas built by several different builders, but the West Market areas I'm focusing on are the ones with homes built by Miller & Smith - the architecture and quality is outstanding, and again - perhaps you've been by the neighborhood and noticed - it looks like Boston...my favorite city!

These townhomes are located on Market Street, Kinsley Place, Crescent Park Drive, and Chancery Station Circle. They were built between 1998 and 2000, and the community is beautiful - lush landscaping, quaint streetlights, pretty sidewalks, wrought-iron fences, exquisite facades with beautiful architectural details. All just 5-10 minutes from Dulles Airport. Most of the homes have great top-level decks...and most homes face the sunset -- perfect for relaxing ... and sundown soirees!

This neighborhood is so perfectly "walkable" I wish I lived there...

Reston Town Center is 2 blocks away, as well as a slew of businesses....

Northrop Grumman, SAIC, Reston Hospital Center, Microsoft, Accenture, and Rolls Royce's North American HQ are 1-2 blocks up the street! There are too many businesses to mention...it would be a shame not to take advantage! But...if you do need to drive to work...

• Reston Parkway is 2 blocks up the street,
• Dulles Toll Road is 2.5 blocks up the street,
• Fairfax County Parkway is less than a mile up the street.

No, you can't walk to Fenway. Sorry...

The community has a very nice clubhouse (the "West Market Club") and outdoor swimming pool, a fitness club with sauna, and is steps from the W&OD Trail. Bonus: the HOA fees are relatively low! (They vary from $100-$120 per month) This community is exciting, upscale, and -- best of all -- Bostonian. It doesn't get much cooler than that (in my humble opinion).

Recent home sales (as of September 2008) average $699,500...Average rental prices are $3000 per month.

If you'd like more detailed information about this fantastic neighborhood, or if you'd like to see one (or more!) of these fantastic homes, call/email/text me any time!

--Kirsten

www.westmarket.net