About Bristow's Dunbarton

Dunbarton in Bristow, Virginia is an intimate sized active adult community for homeowners of age 55 and better. The community offers a wonderful collection of amenities to encourage a physically fit and socially active lifestyle. As part of the larger master-planned community of Braemar, residents not only enjoy their own private amenities, but they also enjoy all the extra perks of the Braemar amenities. Dunbarton is a private, gated community with a quiet neighborhood atmosphere and friendly, welcoming charm.

The Dunbarton community was completed in 2009 and is now home to 479 homes and hundreds of happy residents. Dunbarton was built in conjunction by Brookfield Homes and Patriot Homes and today offers a nice selection of single-family and attached duplex-style homes on a resale basis. Homes are beautifully set within mature landscaping and feature charming curb appeal. Sizes range from just over 1,700 to nearly 2,800 square feet. All of the homes were specifically designed for the active adult homeowner with spacious first floor master suites, casual outdoor living spaces and ample storage spaces. Prices range from the mid $200’s to the low $400’s.

The amenities of this intimate sized Virginia active adult community are centered around a gorgeous clubhouse of 21,000 square feet. Features include a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, billiards room and a grand ballroom perfect for holiday parties, dances, social gatherings, classes, seminars and more. Outdoors there is a swimming pool, tennis courts, putting green and walking trails. There are numerous social clubs and special interest groups meeting on a regular basis thanks to the efforts of the community’s on-site activities director.

With its exciting social lifestyle, luxury amenities and ideal location, it’s easy to see why Dunbarton is such a sought-after Virginia 55+ community. The surrounding areas offer numerous historic attractions, fantastic shopping, wonderful dining and award-winning health care. Washington D.C. is just 45 minutes away and major highways nearby offer easy travel to surrounding cities. Popular historic attractions are within easy reach just minutes from the community as are quaint shops and favorite neighborhood restaurants.

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Just 45 minutes from Washington D.C. is the intimate 55+ community known as Dunbarton. Set in the picturesque town of Bristow in Prince William County, Dunbarton is ideal for those in search of a tranquil Virginia active adult community still close to everyday conveniences. The location is just minutes from Route I-66 and the Virginia Railway Express ensuring easy access to the surrounding areas. Just 10 miles from the community is the Historic Old Towne Manassas featuring wonderful shops and delicious restaurants. The Potomac Mills Mall is a popular outlet center just 20 miles from the community and of course everyday conveniences can all be found right within the town of Bristow.

The homes of Dunbarton are available as single family ranch style homes or ranch duplex homes set amidst lovely landscaping and special touches such as a beautiful community fountain. There are just 479 homes in total making this Virginia 55+ community a very intimate and neighborly community. The single family homes range in size from just under 1,900 square feet to nearly 2,800 square feet. The attached duplex homes, also referred to as patio homes, begin just over 1,700 square feet and go up to 1,870 square feet. Pricing begins in the mid $200’s and goes up through the low $400’s. The homes are ideal for active adult living thanks to spacious first floor master suites, spa-like master baths, outdoor living spaces and attached garages.

Amenities at Dunbarton include a 21,000 square foot clubhouse complete with a fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, billiards and spacious ballroom. There are lovely walking trails throughout the community as well as a fun putting green. The part-time community activities director ensures residents make the most of their social life, meeting new people and making new friends. There are a variety of special interest clubs such as the book club, scrapbooking, Red Hat society, wine tasting, dancing and more. The smaller scale of this welcoming community gives residents the opportunity to really get to know each other and create wonderful friendships.

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When buyers who have hit the 55 milestone, or are approaching it, hear about Active Adult Communities, their mind goes to depressing retirement community. I can assure that Dunbarton in Bristow, VA is opposite what that image conjures up.

The community is a mix of duplexes and single family homes...all with main level Master Suites with basic cable and Internet included in the HOA dues. Home sizes vary, but not nearly as much as the variety in the activities in which you can partake as a Dunbarton resident. The center of attention is the Dunbarton Clubhouse. It sits overlooking the community in front and Broad Run in the back. Even in winter, there are some gorgeous views from the clubhouse deck.

The Clubhouse is not ostentious. It's simple in its elegance and what it offers. There is a ballroom/party room to the right as you enter. My Aunt (a Dunbarton resident) was kind enough to rent it for my wedding reception. It was great. The caterers loved the fact that the Clubhouse has it's own gourmet kitchen.

The gathering area has lovely furniture around a fireplace that invities you to "sit a spell" and relax or chat with your neighbors. There's always a jigsaw puzzle going in this area as well.

On the main level there is also library which also offers a dual computer workstation. Down the hall, a billiards room with tables suitable for card games or just visiting with your neighbors.

Downstairs is an indoor pool that you can enjoy year round. And there's even an exercise room if swimming isn't your thing and you prefer a treadmill or some weight training.

In warmer months, there are tennis courts and a putting green just outside the Clubhouse. Or maybe you just want to relax and take in that view of Broad Run from the Clubhouse deck.

A move to Dunbarton will definitely not have your social calendar at a loss. This community loves it's activities and invites you to partake in whichever ones you like. There are groups for bingo, cards, sewing/quilting, Bible study, mahjong...the list goes on. And the activities aren't limiited to the Dunbarton confines. Sometimes they put together travel activities like a day in Atlantic City, a trip to see a play or even a monthly Dine Around.

If you are ready to investigate a move to Dunbarton, or another Active Adult Community in the Bristow-Gainesville-Haymarket area, give me a call.

Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Licensed in Virginia

Long & Foster REALTORS®

703-402-0037, ChrisAnn@LNF.com

If you are a resident of Bristow's Dunbarton, then you are mostly likely aware of all the community events and activities. The activities and amenities are one of the truly great things about an Active Adult Community like Dunbarton.

On February 6th, Dunbarton will host a Tailgating Party for the Big Game. It will be at the clubhouse and starts at 5:30pm. Runs until 11:30pm. There will be no alcoholic beverages provided by the community, so BYOB.

If you're ready to move to an Active Adult Community like Dunbarton, for ages 55 or better, give me a call. There are a handful of wonderful Active Adult Communities between Bristow, Gainesville and Haymarket.

Chris Ann Cleland, Associate Broker, Licensed in Virginia

Long & Foster REALTORS®

703-402-0037, ChrisAnn@LNF.com

Yesterday I was out and about in the Bristow community of Dunbarton, taking photographs for a new rental listing. YES! I take pictures for my rental listings. And not just of the rental property, but the amenities as well.

When I was first through the Dunbarton Clubhosue, their Billiard Room was in use. Rather than snap a photo of the pool tables being used as buffet tables, I decided to check back later in the day so I could get some proper photos.

Some agents may have walked in the room and taken the photo of what they saw. This would have been the result:

The photo above isn't exactly inviting the tenant to come and get to know their neighbors over a game of billiards. So I took the time to remove the pool table covers, and set the balls on the table in the racks. The result delivers much more, shall we say, SIZZLE.

When you hire a Bristow Real Estate Agent to list your home, hire one that goes the extra mile to put some sizzle in your listing.