Pat Fenn

We are on the move. Another new owner is moving into the only new marina front condominiums available in in Prince William County. It means we have to pack up and move our model to a new unit in the building. Of course that gives a chance to buy new curtains and re-arrange the furniture but when a buyer makes you an offer you can't refuse what are you going to do?

Harborside sales have been brisk this summer. The Cindy Jones Team has six units under contract and has settled five already this year.

Harborside Condominiums offer owners the chance to spend their free time on their balconies overlooking the Belmont Bay Marina and Occoquan River. You will meet your neighbors along the waterfront walking paths, at the Osprey Restaurant, on the Golf Course or at the VRE station located at the entrance to the community.

Next week we will have pictures to post of our new model and look forward to giving buyers a tour of the remaining units available for sale.

If you are looking for a new place to relax then give the Cindy Jones team a call at 703-346-2213. Let us show you all the great reasons to call Belmont Bay and Harborside Condominiums home.

If you haven't been stationed in Northern Virginia before one of the first things that you want to become familiar with are all the different commuting options available. Depending on the neighborhood you may have the option for an express bus, a metro ride, VRE or slug line. Many who "slug" in the morning take a bus home in the evening, so you are not stuck with just one choice of how to come and go.

Once you have an idea of your commuting options then we can take a closer look at some of the Fairfax County neighborhoods that have always been popular with military personnel. This tour takes you down Old Keene Mill Road one of the main throughfares in Springfield.

One of those neighborhoods is the tree lined neighborhood of Cardinal Forest located in West Springfield. With well maintained homes spread out on large lots, the ability to walk to Accotink Park and express Metro bus (18G) service to the Pentagon this area has been a prime location since it was built in the late 1960's.

Just around the corner is the townhouse community of Charlestown. Built to reflect Colonial Williamsburg the all brick homes are well maintained by the homeowners and the association. The HOA is responsible for all of the exterior maintenance of the homes, including a three year paint cycle for trim, brick courtyard walls, roofs, front yard mowing and trash removal.

Just as with Cardinal Forest you can walk to all of the same recreation, shopping and commuting options. The largest model town houses the Concord and Hermatage have 2500 square feet of living space on three levels.

The final stop on this tour down Keene Mill Road is the neighborhood of Orange Hunt Estates. Orange Hunt also is on a direct bus line to the Pentagon and is only minutes away from one of the major slug lines and connector bus points in the area. Just like Cardinal Forest the homes in Orange Hunt Estates sit on large tree lined lots and have been maintained well over the years by the owners.

All of these neighborhoods are part of the West Springfield HS Pyramid.

So if you are looking for affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax County with loads of commuting options to the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir or other military bases in the area, consider these terrific neighborhoods. If your orders bring you to Northern Virginia this year give the Cindy Jones team a call at 703-346-2213. If buying is not in your plans. Don't worry our team is happy to help you find a place to rent in any of these or other Northern Virginia neighborhoods as well.

New construction still continues at the Potomac Club one of the new communities growing along the Route 1 corridor in Prince William County. Located 200 acres the neighborhood features townhomes style condominums built by three recognized area builders, Pulte, Ryan and M/I homes.

The crown jewel of the neighborhood is the incredible $12 million dollar Potomac Club which sits at the entrance to the community. Featuring both indoor and outdoor pools, a rock wall, billiards room and casual lounge the clubhouse was designed as a place for residents to gather and relax. The club also is a WiFi hot spot and business center giving residents who need to work from home the convenience of quiet spot to hold a meeting or get some work done just outside their own front door.

With the opening of the new Wegmans grocery store within walking distance of the community and the planned additional shopping at the Shops at Stonewall, Potomac Club has been well planned to meet the needs of a variety of buyers. Potomac Mills Mall, Ikea and Costco are all within 5 minutes from the neighborhood.

The Rippon Landing and Woodbridge VRE stations are both close by. There is easy access to I-95 and a choice of park and ride lots as well. Potomac Hospital is right across the street making the location ideal for hospital staff. It also is a great location for military coming to either Ft Belvoir, the Pentagon or Quantico.

There have been 16 closed sales this year and are currently 7 properties under contract. These numbers only reflect what is shown in the MLS. Since builders are still offering new homes for sale the sales numbers may actually be higher. The average sales price for closing this year has been $265,452 The average seller subsidy has been $7294 with an average net sales price of $258,158.

Would you like to wake up in the morning and look out over the water?

Do you want to leave the worries of taking care of a yard and all the maintenance of detached home behind? If you would then you are ready to check out the latest luxury waterfront condo project in Prince William County. Overlooking the marina and Occoquan River in Belmont Bay, HarborSide is latest development project by EFO Capital Management in Belmont Bay. Previous projects included the two waterfront Harbor Pointe condo buildings and the nine-story Harborview the only luxury high rise condo currently in Prince William County.

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Belmont Bay offers a variety of commuting options for residents including a VRE station located in the community. Throughout the year the community sponsors plenty of events including the Army Jazz Band, neighborhood ice cream social and a championship Chili Cook-Off. Twice named by Washingtonian Magazine in their "Great Neighborhoods to Live" edition, Belmont Bay is a hidden gem on the Occoquan River.

Prices range from the mid 300's to mid 400's with builder incentives available.

For more information on Belmont Bay

Harbor Side Condominiums are listed by RE/MAX Allegiance and marketed exclusively by Cindy Jones. Give Cindy a call at 703-346-2213 to schedule an appointment to tour the only new waterfront construction available in Woodbridge VA.

Tucked at the end of a residential street in the Kenwood Oaks neighborhood, Hidden Pond Nature Center offers the type of small park that makes it easy for anyone to take a leisurely stroll around the perimeter of the pond and through the woods. At twenty five acres the park is eclipsed by some of its larger neighbors such as Burke Lake Park at 880 acres or its connecting neighborhood park Pohick Stream Valley Park with 700 acres.

What Hidden Pond Nature Center does offer that makes it special are a wide range of educational activities offered throughout the year for school children and community organizations. Many of the programs are offered in conjunction with Fairfax County Public Schools and meet local science standard of learning criteria a great benefit for teachers.




If you are looking for a park close to your West Springfield home then stop by Hidden Pond Nature Center. If you are considering buying a new home in 2009 then give the Cindy Jones team a call at 703-346-2213. No hassle, no pressure, just straight talk as to whether now if the right time for you to buy a new home. Let us show you the neighborhoods, shopping, dining and recreation spots in West Springfield or anywhere else in Northern Virginia.