1425 N Van Dorn St Unit #A, Alexandria
Parkside at Alexandria Condos for Sale
Parkside at Alexandria is a community of colonial townhome-style condos, gorgeously landscaped grounds and numerous amenities less than 10 miles from Washington D.C. Located in the Seminary Hill neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, Parkside condos provide quick and easy access to public transportation, as well as a wide array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Parkside at Alexandria Condo Floor Plans and Layouts
Originally built as apartments in 1963, the Parkside condo community underwent extensive renovations during a condo townhouse conversion in 2005. Today, these popular Alexandria condos are located in 10 buildings and range from 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom townhomes with less than 900 sq. ft. to 3 bedroom/3 bathrooms townhomes with more than 1,300 sq. ft. In addition to the generous sized bedrooms and closets and open floor plans, each unit includes a private patio that is perfect for outdoor entertainment. Most of the units have been updated over the years to include hardwood floors throughout the main living space, as well as stylish kitchens and bathrooms. The properties are on North Van Dorn Street and Maris Avenue, and there are 378 units in the community. They are set on more than 22 acres of wooded and landscaped grounds.
Outside, this Alexandria garden style condo-townhome community is known for a stunning courtyard complete with lush, colorful gardens and mature trees that provide plenty of shade on a sunny day. Several of the townhomes offer gorgeous views of the courtyard.
The outdoor space is an appealing feature for those who want to live in an urban location while also having the chance to appreciate natural beauty and enjoy spending time outdoors.
It means people living in the community can take in the fresh air, go for a jog, meet the other residents, or just sit and enjoy the greenery. Residents can also use the common spaces for alfresco dining and entertaining. The use of fire pits and grills is permitted.
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What Amenities Will You Find at the Parkside at Alexandria Condos?
The Parkside HOA is strongly committed to continually reinvesting into the community to ensure residents have access to the best amenities. In addition to having one of the largest pools in Alexandria, the community includes a clubhouse with a new, state of the art fitness facility with a locker room and showers and a 2,000 sq. ft. expertly decorated great room and bar that can be used for entertaining. Outside, the children’s play area was also recently upgraded. The monthly association fees include trash and snow removal, exterior maintenance, and water.
Parkside Residents who enjoy getting to know their neighbors will be excited to know that the community often hosts events, such as holiday parties.
Ideal for Commuting
Directly in front of the Parkside at Alexandria, commuters can hop on the Foxchase-Seminary Metro Bus line to the Pentagon Metro Station, Old Town Alexandria, or the Braddock Metro Station. Parkside Alexandria Residents who prefer to take their own vehicle will appreciate the less than one mile drive to I-395.
Both Old Town and Shirlington are just a few miles away, providing residents with access to a huge array of restaurants, including Carlyle (voted one of the Best Traditional American Restaurants by Zagat), Café Pizzaiolo, Blue Sea Seafood and Bar, Taverna Cretekou for authentic Greek food, and PING by Charlie Chiang’s.
The Parkside condo community is just minutes away from grocery stores, pharmacies, move theaters, and plenty of malls and shopping centers, including Landmark Mall. Residents who love hiking, playing ball, and sledding during the cold winter months will appreciate that Fort Ward Park is less than 2 miles away. In addition, the park is home to a Civil War museum and a well preserved fort that can be explored. Pet owners will appreciate that several off-leash dog parks are slightly less than 2.5 miles away, including Beatley Library Dog Park and Ben Brenman Dog Park.
Students living at the Parkside at Alexandria townhome-condo community attend James K. Polk Elementary School, Francis C. Hammond Middle School, and T.C. Williams High School. Both the elementary and middle school are within walking distance of the community.
Alexandria condo buyers who are interested in living in a community known for its natural beauty and friendliness, while also offering quick access to everything residents could possibly need should look at all that Parkside at Alexandria condos have to offer.
North Van Dorn Street is a major route that runs parallel to Interstate-395. Other major routes nearby that give access to the surrounding area include Seminary Road, Duke Street, and King Street. Interstate-495 is also easily accessible.
Many bus stops are along North Van Dorn Street, although there are also bus stops on nearby Kenmore Avenue.
Those who live at Parkside at Alexandria do not have far to travel to catch a plane for national and international travel. It is 29 miles to Dulles International Airport and just over ten miles to Reagan Washington National Airport.
Dining Out
If the residents head into the surrounding neighborhoods of Alexandria, there is an even wider choice of places to dine out. These include fast food joints, bakeries, cafes, bistros, bars, pubs, and restaurants. These eateries serve a wide range of cuisines, including American, Mexican, Ethiopian, Greek, Italian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Indian, and Japanese.
Things to Do
Fort Ward Park is not the only outdoor space for the residents to enjoy because there are areas of natural beauty and parks in the area directly surrounding Parkside at Alexandria. Polk Park sits just behind the condo community, and Winkler Botanical Preserve is on the opposite side of North Van Dorn Street and Interstate-395.
Other outdoor spaces in the surrounding area include Holmes Run, Brookvalley Park, Jerome ‘Buddie’ Ford Nature Center, Dora Kelley Nature Park, Rynex Natural Area, Glen Hills Park, Haywood Glen Park, and Chambliss Park.
If the residents head into Alexandria, they will find even more outdoor spaces, leisure activities, activities, attractions, and entertainment venues to enjoy. Some outdoor spaces include Tide Lock Park, Rivergate City Park, Oronoco Bay Park, Founders Park, Waterfront Park, Windmill Hill Park, Jones Point Park & Lighthouse, the Mount Vernon Trail, and Metro Linear Park.
Other popular activities and attractions include Tall Ship Providence, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, Escape Room Live Alexandria, Alexandria National Cemetery, Great Waves Waterpark, and the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
As there are excellent transport links, the residents can also travel around the surrounding area in their leisure time. It means they can take advantage of the parks, attractions, shops, and restaurants in Arlington and Washington, D.C.
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