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Fords Landing Townhomes for Sale
Fords Landing is a neighborhood of townhomes in Alexandria, VA, with properties on Alexander Street, Keith’s Lane, Franklin Street, Ford’s Landing Way, Union Street South, Kahn Place, Wharf Street, and Battery Place. The properties in this area vary in size, ranging from just under 1,500-square-feet to more than 3,000-square-feet, and they have two to four bedrooms and two to five bathrooms. Homes in this neighborhood were built during the 1990s.
Why Do People Love Fords Landing?
The waterfront location close to the Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria is one of the reasons people look for Fords Landing townhomes for sale. Not only is this a visually appealing area, but it is an ideal location for accessing the area’s attractions, shops, dining options, and transport links. They also love that the properties are on quiet, tree-lined streets.
The Amenities and Features
The colonial-style townhomes of Fords Landing vary in size and layout, and many have undergone a facelift since they were built in the 1990s. They have spacious rooms that are arranged over three or four levels. Each of the townhomes has garage parking for one or two vehicles. They also have outdoor space in the form of backyards, and some have additional outdoor space as they boast balconies.
Transportation Links
Fords Landing is in the perfect spot for those who need to commute, as there are bus stops along South Royal Street, Franklin Street, Gibbon Street, and South Washington Street. It is only a short distance to the King Street- Old Town and Braddock Road Metro Station. Similarly, Alexandria train station is nearby and the Alexandria ferry terminal is only a few blocks from the neighborhood. For those who drive, Interstate-495 is accessed within minutes.
Dining Out
Fords Landing is an excellent place to live for those who enjoy eating out. If the residents walk only a short distance in almost any direction, they will find somewhere to dine. There are restaurants serving cuisines such as Italian, Middle Eastern, American, Japanese, Thai, and Mexican. There are also bars, pubs, and coffee shops in the area.
Activities and Attractions in Alexandria, VA
Those who live in Fords Landing benefit from various activities, attractions, outdoor spaces, and leisure facilities right on their doorsteps. Ford’s Landing Park is part of the neighborhood, and some of the homes back onto Jones Point Park, which features Jones Point Lighthouse and the District of Columbia Boundary Stone. Steps from the neighborhood lead down to Mount Vernon Trail, so the residents can enjoy walks along the riverfront.
Other activities, attractions, and outdoor spaces within walking distance of Fords Landing are Belle Haven Country Club, Four Mile Run, Windmill Hill Park, Shipyard Park, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront.
Other things to do nearby include Carlyle House Historic Park, Founders Park, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Lee-Fendell House Museum & Gardens, Oronoco Bay Park, Rivergate City Park, Hooffs Run Park & Greenway, Huntington Park, and Mount Eagle Park.
Elsewhere in Alexandria, VA, some of the top attractions include the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, Great Waves Waterpark, the Athenaeum, Alexandria Black History Museum, Escape Room Live Alexandria, Freedom House Museum, Tall Ship Providence, and Daingerfield Island.
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