428 N Armistead Street Unit #202, Alexandria
Mayflower Square Condos for Sale
Mayflower Square condos in Alexandria Virginia are comprised of 119 garden style condos and townhomes on a well maintained property. Just eleven miles from Washington D.C., Mayflower Square is perfect for Alexandria condo buyers looking for a home close to the capital, but in an area that seems like another world. Large, well-maintained trees and shrubs dot the common areas. Bright bursts of colorful flowers and trees give off a wonderful scent during blooming seasons. Lower floors have fenced in terraces, while upper floors have fenced in balconies.
Mayflower Square Condos – Types of Units and Amenities
Many of these one, two, and three bedroom brick properties have been upgraded throughout, and the inside of these units is as pleasing as the outdoor living spaces.
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Little children love the playground designed just for them. Moms and dads love the benches outside the playground area where they can relax while keeping an eye on their little ones. Children and parents enjoy swimming in the spacious pool throughout the summer months. A clubhouse on the premises is available for rent to all residents who wish to have large social gatherings. Although the Mayflower Square condos do not have washer and dyer hook-ups in the units, there are coin operated laundry rooms scattered through the complex.
One thing that residents truly enjoy is the parking spot they are given when they move in. Parking is extremely difficult in most cities near the nation's capital; Alexandria is no exception. Those without vehicles will be thrilled to know that it's a short walk from Mayflower Square to the nearest DASH or Metro Bus routes. Most buses also have space to store your bicycle.
Mayflower Square Condos Location and Surrounding Attractions
Alexandria may not be a huge city, but Mayflower Square condo owners are happy that this city has many features found in larger cities. If you need it, you can probably find it somewhere in Alexandria. The best part, residents of Mayflower Square condos can easily catch a bus to do their errands, or they can hop on their bike and pedal themselves all over town. Either way, most amenities are no more than a few miles from home.
People who live at Mayflower Square look forward to the Saturday farmers market. There are four markets located throughout Alexandria. However, the West End Farmers Market is the one closest to Mayflower Square. Open from May through November, this market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as gourmet coffee, cheeses and yogurts, fresh-baked bread and pastries, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Further from home is the Old Town Farmers Market. Residents of Mayflower Square condos often bring their guests to the Old Town Market. This is the oldest farmers market in the United States, having been held for over 260 years. In fact, the market is so old that it goes back to the days when George Washington was living on his Mount Vernon estate. Our first president once sold his produce at this very same farmers market!
Mayflower Square condo residents locals love taking an afternoon and spending it along the Holmes Run Scenic Easement. While people jog and ride bikes around them, walkers casually stroll along the banks of the Holmes Run. Children especially delight in walking through the shaded tunnels, making a lot of noise. The park has a nice swimming and picnic area close to the metro rail. Children love the playground; parents just love to stop and relax.
Other local parks around the city offer residents of Mayflower Square a chance to get out and enjoy the natural beauty of VA. A walk in any local park is sure to be a relaxing experience.
Longer trips with friends or family may lead you to Washington D.C. to embark on a journey through our nation's history, or to nearby Fort Hunt Park where the family can also enjoy a walk through time along the Potomac River. Once a part of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, the park looks as nice today as it did when George Washington walked the same grounds.