OLD TOWN VILLAGE of Alexandria | Alan Wagman, Real Estate Agent - Buy, Sell, Rent in Old Town, Alexandria, VA

About Old Town Village

Old Town Village is a combined single family and condominium community located in the southwest quadrant of Old Town Alexandria. The community was developed on the site of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad yard built prior to the Civil War. The railroad yard featured the first railroad roundhouse in Alexandria, a large circular building used by railroads for servicing locomotives. To commemorate the heritage of the area, the developers of the community built a replica “Roundhouse” which today serves as the clubhouse and recreational center. Just outside the entrance to “The Roundhouse” is a street clock typical of one that might be found in the 19th Century. These unique features along with attractive, landscaped courtyards and brick sidewalks give Old Town Village a distinctive character reflecting the history of Alexandria.

Old Town Village was established in 1998 and is made up of 155 townhome/courtyard homes adjacent to 125 condominiums. The homes are designed in Victorian, Georgian, and Colonial architecture similar to the style of many historic residences found throughout Old Town. Residents enjoy the use of numerous amenities including a clubhouse and recreational center, outdoor salt water swimming pool and indoor jacuzzi, locker rooms, fitness center, clubhouse patio, bike path and a tot lot. The community is located to the southwest of the intersection of South Henry St. and Duke Street and within walking distance are the following convenient locations:

King Street (the main street of Old Town Alexandria), 2 blocks
The Torpedo Factory and the Potomac River waterfront, 20 minute walk
King Street Metro Station (Yellow and Blue Lines), 10 minute walk
Alexandria National Cemetery, 1 block
Whole Foods Grocery, 5 minute walk
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Carlyle business district, 10 minute walk
Jones Point Park featuring recreation courts, fields, playground and parking lot, 25 minute walk
National Harbor, Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center, Tanger Outlets and MGM National Harbor Casino Resort (60-75 minute walk using Woodrow Wilson Bridge pedestrian and bike sidewalk)

Old Town Village is conveniently located just a short distance from the Capital Beltway and the pedestrian and biker friendly Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Maryland. Reagan National Airport is a short 10 minute drive heading northbound along the George Washington Parkway or US 1 which both continue into Arlington and Downtown DC just past the airport. Mount Vernon is a lovely 15 minute drive going southbound on the George Washington Parkway. Fit cyclists can ride round trip in two hours on the scenic Mount Vernon Bike Trail either northbound into DC and the National Mall or southbound to Mount Vernon. The bike path offers spectacular river views in both directions.

Some other unique attributes of Old Town Village include:

award winning community walking distance to Alexandria waterfront

an outdoor salt water swimming pool and jacuzzi (summer months only)

fitness center, library and party room in the Roundhouse

charming landscaped courtyards, federal street lamp posts, brick sidewalks and new weatherproof benches throughout

a replica Victorian clock tower in front of the Roundhouse

partially gated entrance that restricts pass-through rush hour traffic and provides easy in and out access to west end of Old Town.

adjacent to historic Alexandria National Cemetery and acres of walking trails

efficient, well managed owner's associations

active community with numerous interest groups and social activities

monthly newsletter, Old Town Village Crier

annual summer community picnic

rear facing decks and patios enabling neighbors to converse

If you are interested in learning more about Old Town Village or would like to tour any of the homes for sale or rent, please don't hesitate to contact me!