8240 Taunton Place, Springfield
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Rhygate - Homes for Sale - Springfield, VA
This quaint little community consists of 100 townhomes, each with its distinctive style. As one of Northern Virginia's best-kept secrets, Rhygate is a community in West Springfield Virginia offering an assortment of beautiful styles, varying sizes, and affordable prices to choose from. Rhygate is also a peaceful, friendly neighborhood that’s well-known for its clean streets and beautiful landscaping with excellent community amenities that include lush green parks and great golf courses.
A Little About the Rhygate Homes
The townhomes in this warm, welcoming neighborhood range from three bedrooms with three bathrooms to four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Here’s one example, a three bed, four bath 1,656 square foot Colonial built in 1970. It backs up to the Springfield Golf and Country Club and the local woods while still offering easy access to everything from the Burke VRE, Franconia Metro Station, and several Metro bus stops to local banks, the library, the post office, restaurants, schools, and shopping centers. It’s also within walking distance to the Springfield Country Club pool.
Starting with the great curb appeal that includes walkways and elevated brick steps that lead to the front door, this amazing three-level brick townhouse has it all. From the main level featuring a well-equipped kitchen that’s not only spacious but also includes a cozy eat-in area, a half bath, and open-concept dining and living rooms to the upper level with three big bedrooms and two full baths, this townhome offers everything you need.
The basement offers a spacious recreation room with a fireplace and a private patio beneath the trees. Some additional features include a laundry room and a half bath. All in all, the owner has meticulously maintained and updated this home, including numerous renovations and improvements plus a one-year home warranty for added peace of mind. Some notable new features include:
- New tiled entryway,
- A completely remodeled kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances,
- A recently replaced hot water heater,
- New AC and well-maintained furnace,
- A new flagstone patio and flower mound,
- A new roof and vinyl siding,
- New front storm door,
- Window replacements on all levels,
- New sink and light fixtures in master vanity area,
- Replacement of all toilets with elongated Kohler models.
What the Neighbors Are Saying
They say that they love how beautifully clean, exceptionally friendly, perfectly peaceful, quintessentially quiet, super-safe, and wonderfully walkable their Rhygate neighborhood in Springfield Va is. And, where do they like to go in their free time? Well, they have some favorites and vote for them every year. Here are a few of them to help you decide on your own personal favorites.
When it comes to shopping, JCPenney is the favorite with locals for clothing and it’s located at 6691 Frontier Dr, Springfield. Their favorite local grocery store is Giant at 8320 Old Keene Mill Rd, West Springfield. And, of course, when it comes to home services, The Home Depot is sure to be your favorite as well.
When you get hungry or thirsty, there’s Nothing Bundt Cakes at 7000 Brookfield Plaza in Springfield or La Tolteca, which is located at 5614 Ox Road In nearby Fairfax Station, for great Mexican food. Or, you might like Mike’s American on Backlick Road in Springfield or the Yard House at the Springfield Mall. And, while you’re at the mall, you might want to try Maggiano’s Little Italy for some excellent Italian fare. You simply can’t go wrong with any of them, so enjoy!
OK, that covers shopping, eating, and drinking, but how about other activities? Well, Springfield offers plenty of options for having fun, from Dave & Busters on Springfield Mall Road, Flight & Fun on Fullerton Road, Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park on Reservation Drive, Lucky Duck Miniature Golf on Accotink Park Road, and the Shadowland Laser Adventure Center. All of these places offer something unique and exciting, so head out and explore! And don't forget to bring your camera to take some snapshots!
Getting Around from Springfield
If you want to know a little about the transportation options from Springfield, here are a few you should consider:
- METRORAIL BLUE LINE (Franconia-Springfield): This line features 27 stations and operates from 12:27 AM to 11:28 PM. A trip from Springfield to Washington, D.C., takes approximately 40 minutes.
- Buses: The 401 and 402 bus routes serve Springfield.
- Train: The Manassas Line also provides train service from Springfield.
- Car: You could also drive to just about anywhere nearby, including Washington, D.C.
Being close to DC makes Springfield Va even more desirable. You could visit the fascinating Smithsonian museums, as well as numerous monuments and memorials dedicated to legendary American leaders, and much more. Wouldn’t this be an excellent opportunity for not just the kids but also the adults in your family to learn a little something about our nation's capital?
See It All Today!
If life in Springfield VA sounds like it might be your dream come true, then why not check it out for yourself? A visit to Springfield and a tour of the Rhygate homes just might turn out to be the beginning of a whole new life in picturesque Northern Virginia.
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