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Fort Hunt, a historic Fairfax County neighborhood, is tucked away in the southeastern part of the County, along the Potomac River and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. For those searching for homes for sale in Fort Hunt, a tree-lined neighborhood of 50s and 60s homes and 100s of feet of frontage on very large lots is waiting. The Fort Hunt area was once part of George Washington’s River Farm, a very large plantation that extended along the Potomac River to what is now Fort Hunt Park. The neighborhood was named for the historic Fort Hunt that was built along the riverbank in the late 1800s to help defend Washington, D.C.
Explore the Fort Hunt Homes For Sale
Fort Hunt Homes For Sale – Mid Century Homes In Trees. Built mostly in the 1950s and 1960s as mid century homes, homes for sale in Fort Hunt are mostly Brick Ramblers, Split Levels and Colonial Style homes. Although many of the homes have been updated with things like new kitchens, refinished hardwood floors and added square footage, the homes still retain the original architectural details of the home. This includes things like a wood burning fireplace and large picture windows. With larger than normal lots for newly developed homes, the homes in Fort Hunt have lots of mature landscaping around them. Many of the homes also have large patios and peaceful back yards.
Fort Hunt Park and the Great Outdoors
The Fort Hunt Park is a historic 130+ plus acre park that is in the heart of the Fort Hunt community. There are over 10 miles of hiking and biking trails of all skill levels that go through numerous historic sites. There are also picnic sites and playgrounds throughout the park. Left over from the Spanish-American War, you can see remnants of the fort that was built. There are also many other historic sites in the park for you to explore on your Fort Hunt hike or bike ride.
From Fort Hunt to Old Town and D.C.
The Fort Hunt neighborhood is located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, one of the most beautiful corridors in Northern Virginia. Fort Hunt is a short 6 miles from the historic city of Alexandria, and only a few miles from the hallowed grounds of Mount Vernon, the home of America’s first president, George Washington. For daily shopping needs, residents of Fort Hunt can head to the Hollin Hall Shopping Center on Fort Hunt Road. The Hollin Hall Shopping Center has been serving the Fort Hunt community for over 50 years with a grocery store, hardware store, a bakery and several other locally owned shops and services. There are also several excellent restaurants in the Fort Hunt area. For those who need to travel to work along Richmond Highway or I-495, Fort Hunt is a convenient alternative to many of the area’s other neighborhoods.
Visit Amazing Fort Hunt
In between a Park with Trails, a historic River Front, and easy access to a 200 year old Historic Town and the US Capital, there are many Real Estate Homes for Sale for a Family Home in Fort Hunt that is looking for some real Space, Real Character, and a Community that has Real Roots.
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