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Princess Street is a neighborhood of townhomes in Alexandria, VA, with properties along Princess Street, North Fairfax Street, and North Lee Street. The neighborhood was developed in 1977, and the townhomes have a federal style. Properties in this community vary in size, measuring between just under 1,200-square-feet to more than 2,000-square-feet. They range from one to three bedrooms and from two to three bathrooms.
Why Do People Love Living in Princess Street Townhomes?
One reason that people love living in Princess Street townhomes is the style of the properties. However, the most appealing feature is the community’s location. It is within walking distance of the Potomac River, the shops and restaurants of historic Alexandria, and various attractions. The community is also ideally positioned for accessing transport links.
The Amenities and Features of Princess Street Townhomes
Externally, the townhomes have a smart appearance in the federal style. There are small patios to the rear of the properties, which means that the residents have a private area where they can spend time outdoors.
Internally, many of the homes have undergone significant upgrades since their construction in the late 1970s. On the lower level of the properties, there is a versatile space that those living in the townhomes can use for storage, recreation, hobbies, or any other purposes.
These rooms lead to integrated garages, which means that the residents can securely park their vehicles overnight. Additional parking is available to the front of the properties for those with two vehicles or to accommodate guests.
There are also some community features for the residents of Princess Street. These include a community outdoor pool surrounded by a decked area and tennis courts. Furthermore, there are communal grounds with lawns, trees, and paved footpaths.
Getting Around the Local Area
There are multiple options for those who use public transport links to commute to work or access the surrounding area. These include bus stops along North Fairfax Street, North Washington Street, King Street, and Pendleton Street.
The closest Metrorail underground stations are on King Street, and the nearest Metro station is Braddock Road. The VRE Alexandria station is also within walking distance of the Princess Street townhomes.
For those with a car, it is only a five-minute drive to Interstate-495, which gives access to other parts of Virginia. It also gives direct access to Washington, D.C. via Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Dining Out in Alexandria
Princess Street is only three blocks from King Street, which is one of the best places in Alexandria to eat out or go for a drink. Along King Street and its neighboring streets, there is a vast array of eateries. Heading in the opposite direction are further dining options around Montgomery Street in Old Town Alexandria, all of which the residents of Princess Street townhomes can access via a short walk. There are eateries between these two locations serving American, Mexican, Japanese, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, French, and Irish cuisines.
Activities and Attractions in the Area
There are plenty of activities and attractions for the residents of Princess Street townhomes to enjoy in their leisure time right on their doorsteps. Some of the outdoor spaces within walking distance of the community include Founders Park, Oronoco Bay Park, Rivergate City Park, the Potomac River, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront.
Other activities and attractions in the immediate area include Old Town Farers’ Market, Carlyle House Historic Park, the Torpedo Factory Art Center, the Athenaeum, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, and Lee-Fendall House Museum Garden.
Elsewhere in Alexandria, some of the top activities and attractions are Jones Point Park & Lighthouse, Mount Vernon Trail, the Alexandria Black History Museum, the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Alexandria Archaeology, the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum, Tall Ship Providence, and Windmill Hill Park.
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