Franconia, VA

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Surrey is one of the condominium communities that make up Manchester Lakes and it happens to be one of my favorite spots in Northern Virginia. Because Surrey is in Manchester Lakes these condos have access to community features like the club room and the pool, but the condo fees at Surrey are remarkably low. Surrey is very well-tended but they are designed to keep fees low. Surrey provides garden-style condos without need for elevators or carpeting in common areas or even electricity or temperature control in the common areas. Every condo at Surrey has a porch or a patio and every condo at Surrey has a real fireplace.

The floorplans have the feel of the "all-American rambler". That is to say, the unit is all on one level with large open kitchen-dining-living area at one side of the unit and at the end of the hall a pair of bedrooms with each with a bathroom. Surrey does not have a "double-master" lay-out. There is one master-bedroom here.

The neighborhood is very pleasant with easy access to Kingstowne and Springfield. Of course, the Franconia-Springfield Metro is right around the corner and some residents walk to the metro as part of their commute.

This brief history of Franconia is from the sign pictured above. It's posted by the Fairfax County History Commission in front of the Franconia Post Office on Franconia Road in Fairfax County VA.

"'Frankhonia Farm' was situated on 191 acres purchased in 1859 by Alexandria merchant and businessman William Fowle from John Broders of Oak Grove Farm. His son, Robert Rollins Fowle, sold 18 acres to the Alexandria & Fredericksburg Railway Company in 1871 for a station which was named after the farm. The station served as Garfield Post Office from 1881 to 1890 and again from 1898 to 1907. Initially situated south of Franconia Road near present day Fleet Drive, the station was relocated after a fire in 1903 to the north side of Franconia Road. Regular service at Franconia Station was discontinued circa 1953."

Today Franconia is a suburb of Washington DC. It's located just outside the Beltway and offers a suburban style lifestyle with a reasonable commute to town. Some of the many neighborhoods near and in Franconia include:

• Carrdinal Place
• Eton Square
• Exchange at Van Dorn
• Founder's Walk
• Founder's Hill
• Island Creek
• Kingstowne
• Manchester Lakes
• Rose Hill
• Springfield
• Sycamores at Van Dorn
• Tiers of Manchester Lakes
• Van Dorn Metro
• Victoria Crossings

Rose Hill is situated along Franconia Drive west of Richmond Highway.  Rose Hill is situated close enough to commute to DC, but unlike other real estate this close to the city it remains a suburb in layout and feel.  Parking is unrestricted and ample, with wide streets and easy access.  With improvements to the Telegraph Rd intersection with the beltway there are now two excellent and easy ways to get to the Beltway.

Real estate values in the Rose Hill area are already showing signs of growth making this both an excellent place for a new home, and for an investment. Click Rose Hill for a map of the area that shows homes for sale and area prices. 

About the Author ---  Ben Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo 1 Alexandria.  To learn more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free search.

Founder's Walk is located just outside the Beltway near Van Dorn Metro. Although it has an Alexandria postal address it is in Fairfax County. The units at Founder's Walk are relatively large compared to similarly priced units in the Alexandria area. These garden-style condos are recently built and have the types of upgrades that folks have come to expect such as a fireplace in the unit or hardwood floors in the dining area. As you can see these condos have plenty of windows and light. The neighborhood is pleasant and quiet, despite being very close to the Capital Beltway. There is no charge for parking.

Click Founder's Walk to learn more about pricing and to see a map of the area. Or contact us to learn more about buying or selling in this neighborhood.