Carriage Park Condos are located in a condominium/townhouse community in Fairfax, VA. Completed in 1995, this 394 unit, mostly three story community of one to five bedroom homes is just 19 miles from Washington D.C. Although Carriage Park condos are different styles, all of them have air conditioning, ceiling fans and are cable ready. Some units have hardwood floors, others are carpeted. Some have fireplaces, others don't.

Carriage Park Condos Amenities

Residents share and enjoy a spacious clubhouse and indoor fitness center. Outdoor activities include a playground, tennis courts, swimming pool and a relaxing hot tub. Residents often enjoy community picnics near the pool and playground areas.

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The Carriage Park Condos community is very big on celebrating holidays. The area prides itself on its wonderful holiday light displays. Homeowners enjoy getting together with their neighbors to celebrate major (and minor) holidays. Although the club house gets extensive use, the well landscaped grounds draw crowds outside, especially in the spring and early summer when the flowers are in full bloom.Within walking distance from Carriage Park Condos, or a short car ride, residents can enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and shops at the Fair Oaks Mall and Fairfax Corner. Located nearby is the Fairfax Government Center.

Shopping and Dining

There are multiple places to shop close to the neighborhood, including a Wegmans supermarket, Fair Oaks Mall, and Fairfax Corner Shopping Center. Other retail outlets include stores selling sporting goods, homewares, and clothing.

In the area surrounding Carriage Park, there is a multitude of places to dine out, including coffee shops, fast food joints, and restaurants serving global cuisines. Just some of the cuisines served in the local restaurants are American, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, and Japanese. 

Nearby Activities and Attractions for the Residents to Enjoy

Those living in Carriage Park can go for a stroll in their free time, as trails are leading from the community through the grounds of the Fairfax County Department of Tax. The trails run past two large ponds, beautifully manicured grounds, and the pretty Pollinator Meadow. 

Other outdoor spaces to enjoy within walking distance are Random Hills Park, Blue Park, and Carney Park. Further activities and attractions in the surrounding area are Cinemark Fairfax Corner 14 and XD, Teal Playground, 24 Hour Fitness, and Piney Branch Stream Valley Park.

There are plenty more outdoor places, activities, and attractions to enjoy elsewhere in Fairfax. These include the Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center, Ratcliffe Park, Van Dyck Park, Bond’s Escape Room-Fairfax, the Old Town Hall, Fairfax Art League, Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House, and the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim. 

Further activities for the residents to enjoy in the area include the NRA National Firearms Museum, Kutner Park, Fairfax Villa Park, Providence Park, Daniels Run Park, Draper Drive Park, Long Branch Stream Valley Park, Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, and Woodglen Lake. 

Getting Around the Local Area and Beyond

Major routes around the neighborhood include Route 66, Fairfax County Parkway, and Lee Highway. Therefore, there are good road links to the surrounding area for those with a vehicle. It is equally easy to get around using public transport, as there are multiple bus stops along Government Center Parkway and Monument Drive. The closest Metro station is Vienna/ Fairfax-GMU, as it is 5.6 miles from Carriage Park. For travel further afield, Washington Dulles International Airport is just under 14 miles from the neighborhood, and it is 22.5-miles to Reagan Washington National Airport. 

Fairfax History

With over 300 years worth of history, the Fairfax, VA area overflows with historical places to visit. These well-preserved homes and businesses remind us all of how people lived before us. Though the tools we may use now are different, the people are what makes a community great. Fairfax residents continue to build a great community along with great community relationships.
Living in the Carriage Park Condos is like living with your extended family. Residents enjoy their homes, their neighborhoods, and all the amenities Fairfax has to offer them. At the end of the day, as they pass the sign that reads "Carriage Park at Government Center", they smile, for they know they are finally home.

Please contact us to schedule a showing today in this thriving community. Call Darren at 703-462-0700 or email us at DarrenRobertsonHomes@gmail.com.