Prince William County Real Estate Blog: April 2009

One of the unique features about Lake Ridge is that

• All schools attended by Lake Ridge children are in Lake Ridge.
• No elementary school is more than 5 or 6 minutes from the student's home. A feature as desireable as that is normally only found in major subdivisions

Visit the school web sites

Antietam Elementary

Lake Ridge Elementary

Old Bridge Elementary

Rockledge Elementary

Springwoods Elementary

Lake Ridge Middle

Woodbridge Senior High School

Having lived in Lake Ridge since 1982 we can attest to the positive factors about the Prince William County Public Schools. Our son went through the system. Also, we have numerous clients (military and civilian) who decided on a Lake Ridge home purchase because of the quality of the schools and the fact that children attend school in their subdivision.

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Stanley Martin, one of the most respected builders in the Northern Virginia area is building new homes at Small's Crossing minutes from the Prince William Parkway off Hoadly Road

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Commuting

• It's approximately 15 minutes to Lake Ridge for commuter buses to the Pentagon and Washington, DC
• Slug Lines (ride share) are also available in Lake Ridge at the Tackett's Mill shopping Center
• Being located about 5 minutes from the Prince William County Parkway facilitates travel westerly to Manassas and in an easterly direction to I-95
• MCB Quantico is within 30 minutes

Schools

• Penn Elementary ?
• Beville Middle ?
• Hylton High ?
• Since this is a new subdivision it is recommended you contact Prince William County Public Schools to verify the schools by a specific address
• Chinn Regional Library is approximately 10 minutes away

Community and Recreation

• The two closest shopping centers are the Shops at County Center (minutes away with Harris Teeter and Starbucks) on Hoadly Road and The Glen (10 minutes) at the intersection of Old Bridge Road and the Prince William County Parkway
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 10 minutes
• Lake Ridge Park, Marina and 9 Hole Golf Course is approximately 15 minutes from Victory Ridge
• There is a bike/jogging path along the Prince William County Parkway from Woodbridge to Manassas
• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with indoor pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting rooms is within 10 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 20 minutes

• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes

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NV Homes, one of our most highly repected area builders since 1979 (Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania) has recently broken ground at Victory Ridge on Hoadly just south of the Prince William Parkway.

The homes range in size form 2,400 to 3,400 square feet and as you can see by the pictures below the homes are on good sized lots with above avearge separation.

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Commuting

• It's approximately 15 minutes to Lake Ridge for commuter buses to the Pentagon and Washington, DC
• Slug Lines (ride share) are also available in Lake Ridge at the Tackett's Mill shopping Center
• Being located about 5 minutes from the Prince William County Parkway facilitates travel westerly to Manassas and in an easterly direction to I-95
• MCB Quantico is within 30 minutes

Schools

• Penn Elementary ?
• Beville Middle ?
• Hylton High ?
• Since this is a new subdivision it is recommended you contact Prince William County Public Schools to verify the schools by a specific address
• Chinn Regional Library is approximately 10 minutes away

Community and Recreation

• The two closest shopping centers are the Shops at County Center (minutes away with Harris Teeter and Starbucks) on Hoadly Road and The Glen (10 minutes) at the intersection of Old Bridge Road and the Prince William County Parkway
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 10 minutes
• Lake Ridge Park, Marina and 9 Hole Golf Course is approximately 15 minutes from Victory Ridge
• There is a bike/jogging path along the Prince William County Parkway from Woodbridge to Manassas
• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with indoor pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting rooms is within 10 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 20 minutes

• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes

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Not everyone wants to live in a large subdivision and Forest Vista is just such a place. There are 58 homes approximately 7 years old. Although they are in a relatively secluded location they are less than 5 minutes to the Prince William Parkway.

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Commuting

Tacketts Mill Commuter Parking Lot is less than 10 minutes

Commuter buse from Tacketts Mill operate to the PENTAGON and WASHINGTON, DC

SLUG LINES are also available at the Tacketts Mill Lot

It's about 10 to 15 minutes to the VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS WOODBRIDGE STATION

MCB QUANTICO is approximately 20 minutes south against the traffic flow on I-95

Fort Belvoir is approximately a 25 minute drive during rush hour

Schools and Library

• Vaughan ES
• Woodbridge MS
• Gar-Field High
• See Prince William County Public Schools for more detailed information
• Chinn Regional Library is approximately 5 minutes

Community

• The Glen Shopping Center is approximately 5 minutes
• The Shops at County Center, the Festival at Old Bridge and Lake Ridge Commons are approximately 10 minutes away
• Underground Utilities
• Large lots
• Beautifully maintained community

Recreation

• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 5 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes
• There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 5 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 5 minutes

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If it's convenience you want then Sycamore Ridge is an area you may want to consider. The entrance is on the Prince William Parkway, but the 48 homes are not visible from the Parkway.

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Commuting

• Commuter bus service to the PENTAGON and WASHINGTON, DC are aprroximately 5 minutes away at the Festival At Old Bridge Shopping Center
• SLUG LINES to most Northern Virginia and Washington, DC locations are within 15 minutes at Tacketts Mill
• LOCAL WOODBRIDGE BUS SERVICE available at entrance to Sycamore Ridge
• CROSS COUNTY BUS SERVICE also available at the entrance to Sycamore Ridge
• MCB QUANTICO is less then 30 minutes by way of Route 619 or I-95 southbound
• FORT BELVOIR is about a 30 minute drive during rush hour

Schools

• Westridge Elementary is less than 10 minutes
• Woodbridge Middle is approximately 10 minutes
• Gar-Field High is approximately 10 minutes
• See Prince William County Schools for more detailed information
• Chinn Park Regional Library is within 5 minutes

Community Features

• Seclusion in a very convenient location
• Large lots
• Newer homes
• Less than 5 minutes to the Glen Shopping Center
• Within 10 minutes of three other shopping centers, The Festival at Old Bridge, Lake Ridge Commons and theShops at County Center

Recreation

• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center is within 5 minutes
• Approximately 5 minutes to the Lake Ridge Golf and Marina Park
• Old Hickory Golf is approximately 5 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, summer boat storage, picnic facilities and numerous educational programs is within 30 minutes
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 miles of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin camping, tent camping, picnic facilities and educational programs is within 30 minutes

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The Glen is a community of 290 town homes - some with and some without garages. The entrance at the junction of Old Bridge Road and the Prince William Parkway is an extremely convenient location for east/west travel in Prince William County. Additionally,they are close toa whole host of commuting, shopping and recreationalopportunities

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COMMUTING

• EXPRESS BUS SERVICE to the PENTAGON and WASHINGTON, DC is available at the Festival Shopping at Old Bridge shopping center in Lake Ridge - less than 10 minutes
• CARPOOLS usually meet at the VDOT Commuter Lot at the entrance to Lake Ridge - see OMNIMATCH for more specific details
• SLUGGING (some erroneously call it hitching a ride which it is) is a result of the need to use HOV lanes on the I-95 as much as possible. Commuters form a line at a designated SLUG STOP in Lake Ridge - it is the VDOT Commuter at the Lake Ridge entrance. For example, a driver will pull up headed for the Pentagon, but needs one more passenger to qualify for HOV-3. The first person in line going to the Pentagon will join the others in the car and away they go. It's free commuting for the slugger and gives the driver availability to HOV lanes on I-95 - win win!!
• RAILROAD The Virginia Railway Express WOODBRIDGE STATION with rail service to Springfield, Crystal City and Union Station in Washington, DC is approximately a 20 minute drive from The Glen in the morning rush hour. At Springfield you can switch to METRORAIL that gives you access to the entire National Capital Area subway system.
• LOCAL BUS SERVICE Local buses run regularly throughout the Greater Woodbridge area as well as other areas of Prince William County. Lake Ridge is one of the communities served by OMNLINK
• CROSS COUNTY CONNECTOR between Woodbridge and the Manassas Mall stops at the entrance to The Glen
• Fort Belvoir is approximately 30 minutes
• MCB Quantico is approximately 30 minutes

SCHOOLS AND LIBRARY

• Westridge Elementary - less than 10 minutes
• Woodbridge Middle - approximately 15 minutes
• Osbourn Park - approximately 20 minutes

• Chinn Regional Library less than 5 minutes

SHOPPING - it doesn't get any better than this!!!

• The Glen Shopping Center with Safeway, Panera Bread, CVS Pharmacy and numerous restaurants is part of the community
• Festival at Old Bridge is on Old Bridge Road near the western end of Lake Ridge at Smoketown Road. It has a US Post Office Annex and is less than 10 minutes.
• Lake Ridge Commons at Old Bridge Road and Hedges Run Drive - less than 10 minutes

RECREATION

• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is less than 5 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes
• There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway.
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 10 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club is less than 10 minutes

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Dale City was the inspiration of Cecil Don Hylton and his wife Irene. His firm, Hylton Homes began developing homes in Dale City west of I-95 at the conclusion of World War II. The construction stretched from I-95 west to Hoadly Road. Hylton Homes still builds homes in the immediate area.

Each section (community) along Dale Boulevard was given a name ending in Dale - they proceeded alphabetically from east to west.. Only "I" and "J" were omitted - they are Ashdale, Birchdale, Cloverdale, Darbydale, Evansdale, Forestdale, Glendale, Hillendale, Kerrydale, Lindendale, Mapledale, Nottingdale, Oakdale, Princedale, Ridgedale, Silverdale and Trentdale. All streets in each community had the first letter of that community's name as the first letter of its' name. For example, Hendrick St is in Hillendale.

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Community Features

• 64,000 residents
• 15,000 + residences
• 15 square miles
• Dale City has its own north and southbound I-95 interchange
• Underground utilities, sidewalks and wide streets
• No homeowner's association

Commuting

• Commuter bus service opertates within Dale City to The Pentagon, Washington, DC and Washington Navy Yard
• Virginia Railway Express is available at the Rippon Landing Station with service to Alexandria and Washington, DC
• Slug Lines are avalable at several locations - see the website to pick the one closest to you.
• Local Woodbridge bus service operates within Dale City
• MCB Quantico is approximately 15 to 20 minutes depending on your location in Dale City
• Fort Belvoir is approximately 40 minutes by car

Schools

• There are numerous schools of all grade levels throughout Dale City. The Prince William County School Locator enables you to locate the current school for any specific address.
• Dale City Neighborhood Library is located in the Center Plaza Shopping Center
• Chinn Regional Library less than 10 minutes

• 64,000 residents
• 15,000 + residences
• 15 square miles
• Dale City has its own north and southbound I-95 interchange
• Underground utilities, sidewalks and wide streets
• No homeowner's association

Shopping

• Although there are numerous shopping centers throughout Dale City, the three largest and most notable are Mapledale Plaza, Center Plaza, and Cheshire Station
• Potomac Mills Shopping Center is just outside Dale City

Recreation

• Dale City Rec Center is centrally located on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
• Water Works Waterpark is located on Dale Boulevard
• Prince William Indoor Ice Rink is also located on Dale Boulevard
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 20 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 15 minutes

• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 to 15 minutes

The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in the Dale City/Woodbridge area.

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Brittany is a lovely community of 325 detached homes only minutes from I-95 at Route 234

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Commuting

• Pentagon and Washington, DC bus stop at the Brittany Commuter lot. The link shows the scheduled time to the Pentagon is 40 minutes and 50 minutes to 14th and Independence in Washington, DC
• There is a major Slug Line at the Route 234 and US1 VDOT Parking Lot with routes to the Pentagon and numerous DC locations.
• It is 4.7 miles to MCB Quantico
• The VRE Rippon Station is approximately 2o minutes - you can transfer to Metrorail at the Franconia-Springfield Station

Schools

• Pattie Elementary
• Graham Park Middle
• Forest Park High
• Dumfries Neighborhood Library is approximately 10 minutes

• Chinn Regional Library is approximately 20 minutes

Shopping

• The Fortuna Center for excellent neighborhood shopping is 1/10 of a mile. It features a Shopper's Target and the usual contingent of specialty shops.
• There are numerous neighborhood shopping centers within 15 to 20 minutes on US Route 1 as well as in Dale City and Lake Montclair Plaza

Recreation

• Dale City Rec Center is approximately 15 minutes away on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
• Water Works Waterpark is approximately 20 minutes on Dale Boulevard in Dale City
• Prince William Indoor Ice Rink is also located on Dale Boulevard about 20 minutes away
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 20 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is approximately 20 minutes
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 25 minutes
• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 to 15 minutes

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Twin Oaks is a smaller subdivision of detached homes on large lots conveniently located on Minnieville Road between Smoketown and Old Bridge Roads.

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Commuting (Twin Oaks is in an ideal location for ease of commuting)

• Tacketts Mill Commuter Parking Lot is less than 10 minutes
• Commuter buses from Tacketts Mill operate to the PENTAGON and WASHINGTON, DC
• SLUG LINES are also available at the Tacketts Mill Lot
• About 15 to 20 minutes to the VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS WOODBRIDGE STATION
• MCB QUANTICO is approximately 20 minutes south against the traffic flow on I-95
• FORT BELVOIR is approximately a 25 minute drive during rush hour

Schools and Library

• Old Bridge Elementary approximately 10 minutes
• Woodbridge Middle approximately 15 minutes
• Gar-Field High approximately 10 minutes
• See Prince William County Public Schools for more detailed information
• Chinn Regional Library less than 10 minutes
• Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library in the Fairfield Office Park at Tacketts Mill

Shopping

• The Glen Shopping Center is approximately 10 minutes
• Tacketts Mill is less than 10 minutes
• The Festive At Old Bridge is approximately 10 minutes
• Lake Ridge Commons is approximately 10 minutes

Community

• Underground Utilities
• Large lots
• Beautifully maintained community

Recreation

• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes
• There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club approximately 10 minutes

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Montclair is one of the most popular residential subdivisions in Prince William County and Northern Virginia.

It is, as the community's website says, "When you recall your hometown, you are bound to think of tree-lined streets, blooming flowers, ample yards, parks for playing and friendly neighbors. For the nostalgic feeling that brings you home, there is no place like the Prince William County neighborhood of Montclair."

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Community

• Montclair was established in 1968.
• There are approximately 3,800 homes surrounding a 108 acre lake, with a broad central boulevard separated by exquisite flowering trees, attractive landscaping and bordered by wide sidewalks perfect for walking, jogging or cycling.
• Another major attraction is the Montclair Golf Tennis and Swim Club. The clubhouse has an excellent dining room and is available for private parties and receptions.
• Dolphin Beach on the lake is the scene of many community events.

Commuting

• Commuter bus service to the Pentagon and Washington, DC operates within Montclair
• There is a major SLUG LINE at the Route 234 and US1 VDOT Parking Lot with routes to the Pentagon and numerous DC locations.
• The VRE RIPPON STATION is approximately 2o minutes - you can transfer to Metrorail at the Franconia-Springfield Station
• MCB Quantico is approximately 20 minutes

• Fort Belvoir is approximately 45 minutes during rush hour

Schools

• Due to its' size Montclair will attend one of several elementaru schools located in Montclair. It will be best to locate a shool by specific address using the Prince William School Locator
• Dumfries Neighborhood Library is approximately 10 minutes
• Chinn Regional Library is approximately 20 minutes

Shopping

• Lake Montclair Center is in the community
• The Fortuna Center for excellent neighborhood shopping is just east of Montclair on Route 234 It features a Shopper's Target and the usual contingent of specialty shops.

•· There are numerous neighborhood shopping centers within 15 to 20 minutes on US Route 1 as well as in Dale City and Lake Montclair Plaza

Recreation

• Dale City Rec Center is approximately 15 minutes away on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
• Water Works Waterpark is approximately 20 minutes on Dale Boulevard in Dale City
• Prince William Indoor Ice Rink is also located on Dale Boulevard about 20 minutes away
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 20 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is approximately 20 minutes
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 25 minutes
• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 to 15 minutes
• Locust Shade Park is approximately 15 minutes

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There are 511 town homes in Lake Side (legally Prince William Commons). The subdivision has two entrances on the Prince William Parkway between Minnieville and Smoketown Roads. That all translates as CONVENIENCE.

Commuting

• It is approximately 10 minutes to I-95 during rush hour
• MCB QUANTICO is approximately 20 minutes
• FORT BELVOIR is approximately 30 minutes
• Bus service to the PENTAGON/CRYSTAL CITY, WASHINGTON, DC, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD/BOLLING AFB and the FRANCONIA-METRORAIL STATION is available at the Horner Road Commuter Parking Lot (less than 15 minutes)
• SLUG LINES (ride sharing) are also available at the Horner Road Commuter Parking Lot

Community

• Garage and Non-Garage town homes
• Very wide streets
• Sidewalks throughout
• Three neighborhood shopping centers within 10 minutes
• Potomac Mills within 10 minutes

Schools and Library

• Vaughn Elementary
• Woodbridge Middle
• Gar-Field Senior High
• Visit Prince William County Public Schools for more detailed information
• Chinn Regional Library less than 10 minutes

Recreation

• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes
• There is a bicycle and jogging path along the Prince William Parkway
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 15 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 15 minutes

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There are many small businesses where the owner wants the convenience of a self storage facility close to their home.  If so, Lake Ridge has two very large self storage facilities in the subdivision.

Our son, for example, owns his own business and rents the equivalent of a one car garage to store his equipment.  One of his neighbors is a pest control firm that has a similar need.  The adavntage is that their "warehouse" is close to home, but does not spoil the appearance of the community since they are located in commercial zones.

Their telephone numbers are included for you to call them direct to discuss your requirements as well as availability and prices

ATLANTIC SELF STORAGE 703-490-5900

STORAGE DIRECT 703-897-8796

 

 

My husband and I have lived in Lake Ridge for 26 years.  Additionally, we are both full time real estate brokers with 33 years experience in Prince William County. 

Please review Lake Ridge Community Profile which contains very detailed information about

• commuting
• schools
• shopping
• recreation.

 

 

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Earth Day is an important reminder for us all of the importance of respecting and protecting the resource that is the very basis of our existence.

Trash was long neglected as a major contributor to our pollution of the earth - there are parts of the world where it still is not recognized or cared about.  Fortunately, in the United States people are becoming increasingly aware of our need to recycle.

However, there are those who still toss trash out of car windows either consciously or unconsciously.  Many organizations become part of an Adopt-A-Highway program to alleviate the problem.

In Springfield my Rotary Club regularly polices Rolling Road between Old Keene Mill Road and the Fairfax County Parkway.  It is an ongoing event every other month throughout the year - we never fail to fill the orange bags with everything imagineable.  Our goal is to clean up the world, but we just can't seem to finish Rolling Road :)

 

 

Deer and Red Foxes play.   Red foxes? Absolutely!!

According to Sally Vincent, Lake Ridge Communications Director, "Lake Ridge is a beautiful community with an abundance of wooded areas, creeks, and grassy fields interspersed between clusters of neighboring homes; the fox is one species of wildlife that shares this natural setting."

As a 26 year Lake Ridge resident I can attest to the fact that red and gray foxes live in Lake Ridge. Foxes are nocturnal, but we've seen them on occasion late of a summer evening in the woods behind our home.

Yes, we see the deer as well - they love our hostas and drink from our ground level bird baths.

Lake Ridge has 1,200 acres of common area and a very long shoreline with the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir. With foxes, deer, raccoons, squirrels, possum, chipmunks, skunks, turtles, rabbits, frogs, toads and a wide variety of birds it is a veritable zoo.

Lake Ridge is also popular with both military and civilian personnel that commute to the Pentagon, Washington, DC and all other northern work centers. Lake Ridge has extremely convenient commuting options in the community

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Riverside Estates has remained popular ever since the first homes were delivered in the mid-60's. Convenience and the proximity of schools, shopping and recreational facilities are the key to their continued public acceptance.

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Commuting

• Fairfax County Connector Bus Roue 151 to the Huntington Metro operates seven days a week along the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway at the entrances to Riverside Estates - the easiest way to commute to The Pentagon, Washington, DC and all National Capital Area work centers served by Metrorail
• Fort Belvoir is within 10 minutes
• The entrance to the George Washington Memorial Parkway is approximately 5 minutes away at the Mount Vernon Mansion - it's about 15 minutes to Olde Towne Alexandria

Schools

• Mount Vernon High School is at the entrance to Riverside Estates 
• Riverside Elementary is just across from the high school.
• Walt Whitman Middle School is within 10 minutes
• The Sherwood Hall Regional Library is within 10 minutes

Community

• The George Washington Rec Center with year round  pool (part of the Fairfax County Park System) is next to the elementary school.
• The Mount Vernon Rec Center with indoor pool and indoor ice rink is within 15 minutes
• There is a bike/jogging path that follows both the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Potomac River to Olde Town Alexandria and Washington, DC.  It begins at the Mount Vernon Mansion - you can jog or bike to it from Riverside Estates
• US Route 1 has many restaurants and shopping centers within 10 to 15 minutes

Over the years we have had many clients and friends purchase a home in Riverside Estates - it is undeniably a warm and friendly subdivision.

If a Northern Virginia home purchase is in your plans we invite you to use our

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Entrance to The Oaklands is on Hoadly Road about halfway between The Prince William County Parkway and Dale Boulevard.  The homes are approximately 6 years old

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 Commuting

• Commuter buses to the PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC and the WASHINGTON NAVY YARD/BOLLING AFB are located at the Lindendale Road Commuter Lot (Approximately 10 minutes)
• Bus service to the FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD METRO is available at the Horner Road Commuter Parking Lot
• SLUG LINES can be found at the Horner Road Commuter Parking Lot
• MCB QUANTICO is approximately 20 minutes from The Oaklands
• Both the Prince William Parkway and Dumfries Road (Route 234) are each less than 10 minutes from The Oaklands.

Schools and Library

• Marshall Elementary
• Benton Middle
• Osbourn Park High
• See Prince William County Schools for more detailed information
• Chinn Regional Library less than 10 minutes

 Community Features

• One and two car models on 7,000 square foot lots.
• Three or four bedrooms homes with anywhere from 2 to 3.5 baths. 
• Sidewalks on both sides of the street
• Concrete driveways.

Shopping

• Between two neighborhood shopping centers, Hoadly Road Marketplace and The Shops at County Center
• Ten minutes or less to Mapledale Plaza on Dale Boulevard

Recreation

• Water Works Waterpark is located on Dale Boulevard 
• Prince William Indoor Ice Rink is also located on Dale Boulevard
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is less than 30 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 15 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 20 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 15 minutes
• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 10 to 15 minutes 

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Cedar Run is not as well known as much larger subdivisions.  However, it is centrally located and both the lot and homes sizes make it very popular.  There are

• 92 homes that were
• Built in the mid-90's and the
• Average lot size is from .47 to .50 acres with
• Finished living area averaging 3,000 to 3,400 square feet

 

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Commuting (It doesn't get any better than this)

• Approximately 20 minutes to MCB Quantico
• Slug Lines to Pentagon and DC locations at the Horner Road Commuter Lot (approximately 15 minutes)
• Three Commuter Bus routes within 5 minutes - Pentagon,   Washington, DC,   Navy Yard/Bolling AFB at the Dale Boulevard Commuter Lot
• Prince William County Parkway is approximately 5 minutes away for east/west commuting
• Commuter Bus Service to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station at the Horner Road Commuter Lot (approximately 15 minutes)

Community Benefits

• Cheshire Station Shopping Center and Center Plaza within 5 minutes
• Dale City Rec Center with year round indoor pool approximately 5 minutes away on Minnieville Road
• Chinn Regional Library is approximately 10 minutes
• Dale City Neighborhood Library is approximately 5 minutes
• Prince William County Public Schools for detailed information on Minnieville Elementary, Woodbridge Middle and Gar-Field High
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and numerous educational programs is approximately 20 mimutes
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 miles of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is approximately 25 minutes
• The bike/jogging path along the Prince William Parkway to Manassas isapproximately 5 minutes

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There are 400 homes in Winding Creek.  It has two entrances on Minnieville Road and is approximately 5 miles west of I-95.  Its' central location in eastern Prince William County makes it an ideal location for ease of commuting throughout Northern Virginia.

 

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Community Advantages

• Pool and tennis club
• Large usable lots
• Underground utilities
• Sidewalks
• Wide streets
• Fortuna Village Shopping Center is approximately 10 minutes.  Lake Montclair Center and Staples Mill Center are approximately 5 minutes
• Well maintained homes
• Numerous home styles to prevent the "cookie cutter" look
• Planned community activities

Commuting Options

• Commuter buses to the PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC and the WASHINGTON NAVY YARD/BOLLING AFB are located at Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road (Approximately 10 minutes)
• Bus service to the FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD METRO is available at the Horner Road Commuter Parking Lot
• SLUG LINES can be found at the Horner Road Commuter Parking Lot
• MCB QUANTICO is approximately 15 minutes from Winding Creek

Schools and Libraries

• Ashland Elementary
• Benton Middle
• Hylton High
• Dale City Neighborhood Library is located in the Center Plaza Shopping Center  
• Chinn Regional Library less than 20 minutes

Recreation

• Dale City Rec Center  located on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
• Water Works Waterpark is located on Dale Boulevard in Dale City
• Prince William Indoor Ice Rink is also located on Dale Boulevard
• Prince William Forest Park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping is approximately 20 minutes
• Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs is less than 30 minutes
• Lake Ridge Park and Marina with boat launch to the Occoquan Reservoir, 9-hole golf course, miniature golf and picnic facilities is approximately 20 minutes
• Occoquan Regional Park with boat launch to the Occoquan River, summer boat storage,ball fields and picnic areas is approximately 25 minutes
• Old Hickory Golf Club is approximately 20 minutes
• Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room is approximately 15 minutes 

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Two weeks ago I developed a slide show and wrote about the profusion of Cherry and Bradford Pear Blossoms in our community.  The wind and rain did their jobs well - the blossoms are gone and the trees are leafing out.

However, we are now in the midst of a "Second Spring" - this tme it's Dogwood, Crabapple, Redbud, Phlox, Azaleas and Lilac.  My husband just had to go out and take more pictures so we could develop a second slide show.

We have lived in Lake Ridge for 26 years and have developed a very detailed report about commuting, schools, shopping and recreation.  Take a look at Lake Ridge Community Profile  If you are planning a Lake Ridge home purchase the links below will assist you in your search.

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Just two weeks ago today we toured Lake Ridge taking pictures of blossoms on Cherry and Bradord Pear trees for use in another blog post. One of the photos was of Bradford Pear trees in the median of Mohican Road. Today my husband was out taking photos of the second wave of blossoms - Redbud, Crab Apple, Phlox, Dogwood and Lilac. As he drove along Mohican he remembered the photo we snapped of Bradford Pear blossoms. They are long gone, but the trees are now leafed out

 

There are 1,200 acres of treed common ground in Lake Ridge in addition to the trees in the yards of the more than 7,000 residences.  It is one of the reasons we decided to make Lake Ridge our home 26 years ago.

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