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By Marilyn Campbell

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After a long, hard day at work, Jor-dan Coleman comes home to alarge apartment with modernamenities, including a 24-hour

concierge, ample living space, a state–of-the-art fitness center and a pool. The apart-ment features high-end appliances and fin-ishes as well as an open, flowing layout andlarge walk-in closets. Coleman – a lawyerand Capitol Hill staffer – shares the priceyrent with a friend. The complex is ownedby Avalon, which has properties in Arling-ton, Fairfax, Herndon, Falls Church, TysonsCorner and Vienna, Virginia, as well asBethesda, Maryland, and Washington.

The demand for high-end apartments inthe Washington, D.C., area is high, withrents soaring over the $7,000 mark. Thereare some who say the luxurious livingspaces and carefree lifestyles are worth theextra money.

“There are two kinds of people who wouldbe inclined to spend that kind of money in

Renters want resort-like amenities andaccess to transportation.

Luxury Apartments Popping Up

Photo courtesy of Renaissance Centro

Luxury apartments buildings like The Harrison at Reston Town Center inReston, offer 28,000 square feet of luxury, resort-style living and an easycommute to downtown Washington, D.C.

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the luxury rental market,” said DavidFreishtat, who teaches in the Masters in RealEstate Development program at the Univer-sity of Maryland and practices law inPotomac, Md. “First there are fairly success-ful, young people who buddy up and sharean apartment with two or three friends.They can afford to spend 35-40 percent oftake home pay in housing. They don’t spendmuch on food because they don’t have afamily to feed,” he said.

“Empty-nesters who’ve sold their homesand decided to downsize are also inclinedto rent high-end apartments. If they boughttheir house 20-30 years ago and sold it re-cently, they’re flush with cash,” saidFreishtat. “They might be looking to buy ahouse in Florida or Arizona where there’sno income tax, but for the year and a halfuntil they make that decision they’re goingto live in a nice apartment because they’vealways lived in a nice house so they’readaptable to those kinds of apartments.”

“The trade off in these buildings is thatthey are in great neighborhoods,” saidColeman. “They’re new construction and

the layout is like you’re living in the sub-urbs, but with the convenience of living inthe city. There are kitchens, bathrooms, liv-ing spaces are fluid and the closets are ri-diculously large.”

ONE OF THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS isReston Town Center in Reston, Va., withrestaurants and shops and public transpor-

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statement. “Many young people are form-ing families later in life. As a result, theynot only want to enjoy the vibrancy of citylife, but live in an apartment that has manyconveniences and amenities.”

At Bent Tree in Centreville, Va., managedby Lincoln Property Company, high-endunits include cathedral ceilings, walk-inclosets, lighted tennis courts, racquetballcourts, a resort-style swimming pool, a

Photo courtesy of Renaissance Centro

Easy access to public transportation and close proximity to restaurants and shops attract residents to luxuryapartments communities like The Harrison at Reston Town Center in Reston.

cyber café, a fitness center, bike trails,barbeque and picnic areas and a spaciousclub house where people can hang out.

Proximity to transportation is anotherbonus, said Jeremy Feldman of Bent Tree.“You have the Fairfax Connector and we’renear the Metro.”

Luxury apartments that offer residentsaccess to public transportation are doingwell. Twenty percent of the units in TheHarrison have already been rented, evenbefore its grand opening.

Grand Opening:The Harrison atReston Town Center

The Harrison at Reston Town Center invitesthe public to its grand opening weekend,Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15: noon —ribbon cutting; 1-4 p.m. — property tours,cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, fitnessclass. RSVP for the grand opening events atwww.liveharrisonapts.com

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tation. A new, luxury apartment buildingwill has 360 apartments with easy accessto such a lifestyle.

The Harrison at Reston Town Center is nowopen, promising 28,000 square feet of luxury,resort-style living, and an easy trip to down-town Washington, D.C. for work or play.

At The Harrison, where rent runs fromjust under $2,000 to as high as $6,650 amonth, residents are offered such ameni-ties as a culinary demonstration kitchen; aprivate dining room for wine tastings; agaming area that offers pool, shuffleboard,chess, and card tables, a massage room, aspin studio and a 24-hour gym with state-of-the-art equipment. The pet-friendly prop-erty even caters to four-legged friends witha dog park and pet spa.

“People now want to simplify their lives,”said Karen A. Kossow, Vice President ofMarketing, Community Realty Company,Inc. which provides leasing and manage-ment services for The Harrison. “They wantan opportunity for a healthy and enrichedlifestyle. For example, with the fitness cen-ter and lounge area, there are opportuni-ties for socialization. You can keep youf pethere, and there’s even a place to walk yourdog or give it a shower. If you work fromhome there are offices with a printer andfax and conference rooms where you canhold a meeting. These things just make yourlife easier and simpler and give you moretime to enjoy life.”

Also at Reston Town Center is The Met-ropolitan, owned by Kettler, a real estatedevelopment firm based in McLean, Va., andwhich manages apartments throughoutNorthern Virginia. Residents at some of thefirm’s properties pay more than $7,000 amonth for features such as 17-foot ceilings,floor-to-ceiling windows, wood flooring andceramic tile bathrooms.

Kettler is also putting the finishingtouches on The Acadia, a 411-unit, high-rise luxury apartment building in the Met-ropolitan Park section of Arlington, Va., andplans to begin leasing units this spring. InOctober, the firm will begin construction onm.flats Crystal City. It will beKettler’s sixthproperty in the Pentagon-Crystal City neigh-borhood in Arlington.

“Our m.flats apartments are meeting agrowing demand for living spaces withinwalking distance of work, shops and enter-tainment,” Robert C. Kettler, chairman andchief executive officer of Kettler, said in a

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Luxury apartment communities like Midtown Alexandria Station offeramenities that help simplify life for busy professionals and empty nest-ers alike.

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diately — was how to develop a site planthat would satisfy the county, but also giveus a sustainable result that allows the aes-thetic effects we were seeking.”

Part of the assignment would also entaila plan for preserving mature trees on theproperty’s eastern side.

THE GARAGE, which would houseDobson’s collectible motorized vehicles,needed a footprint of some 400 square feet,the contractor determined; the sunroom,one level up, would be plenty spacious atslightly over 200 square feet. Hence, Foster’s“stacked” pyramidal design not only satis-fies family “use” requirements, but also al-lows the “growing room” needed for anentire grove of mature trees bordering theproperty’s perimeter.

The plan was, of course, partly predicatedon lowering the lot’s existing grade somefive feet, enough to carve out a foundationfor the garage and create driveway access.

The foundation also figures prominentlyin an innovative engineering solution thatgives the couple the amount of glass theyhad been seeking in the sunroom.

To meet the county’s wind-bracing re-quirements, Foster and team designed anarrow-gauge, all-steel framework for thesunroom’s many large glass panels whichis anchored all the way down to the con-crete foundation itself.

Though not visible to the naked eye, theinfrastructrure allowed designers to extendwindows to within a few feet of the floorand mere inches from the corner of theroom.

“Our dogs can even look out the win-dows,” Joan Davanzo said. “The designgives us a really a stunning view in all di-rections.”

But, surely, a nearly all-glass room mustbe quite cold in the winter?

“All the windows are Low-E Argon-filleddouble pane — state of the art thermal re-sistance,” Foster said.

To reinforce the comforting insularity,however, the contractor applied thermally-resistant spray foam behind the wall sur-

Al Dobson and his new spacious garage to house his sport car, motor-cycles and ’60s rock memorabilia.

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On the face of it, adding a two-level structure to a 30-year-old brick house is not especially difficult. Essentially,

Vienna homeowners Al Dobson and his wifeJoan Davanzo each have a pet project — aspacious first level garage to house sportcars, motorcycles and ’60s rock for him; alovely sunroom comprised of floor-to-ceil-ing window walls for her.

Knock out the existing screen porch;slightly expand the footprint for the garage;sun room goes on top embracing the reardeck and pool; and, Bingo, it’s done.

Yet as anyone who has lived in the FairfaxCounty for a while knows, no project iswithout complications, and add to this theproblems of an unlevel grade, set-back re-strictions, strict rules on structures with lotsof glass and the owner’s desire to preserveall the surrounding trees, and suddenlythere are the makings of an intricate engi-neering challenge — the sort of brain-bustermost contractors wouldn’t attempt to un-ravel.

That’s how it all started with this decep-tively understated Vienna addition: severalcontractors told Dobson and Davanzo theycouldn’t have the amount of glass in thesunroom they were looking for; county rulesregarding glass and where it can be posi-tioned are rigorously enforced; and then,too, the glass must to be “braced” to resistwinds that otherwise might cause it to im-plode — a requirement which inevitablyreduces sightlines.

“County rules on glass in new construc-tion have been in place for over a decade,”said David Foster, president of Foster Re-modeling Solutions, the contractor thecouple hired to execute the project. “Be-cause of some tricky complications, a lot ofcontractors stay out of the sunroom arena— so it’s become somewhat specialized.”

What several contractors plainly told JoanDavanzo, nevertheless, was that her dreamproject — as she envisionsed it — simplycouldn’t be built.

“We were told the windows couldn’t beas low to the floor, nor as close to the cor-ner as we wanted,” Davanzo said. “Since Ihad particularly liked the openness of theold screen porch the sunroom was to re-place, this was discouraging.”

By contrast, Davanzo said, Foster beganaddressing the project’s technical hurdlesfrom the first meeting.

“His experience was palpable,” said AlDobson, 70, who has had several previousencounters with remodelers. “The first con-sideration — which he pointed out imme-

faces — and drilled holes in the steel col-umns to accommodate an added infusion.

“It’s all about creating a tight structure,”Foster said. “That’s what keeps outside tem-peratures out.”

On the other hand, the sunroom featureDavanzo most appreciates this time of yearis how fluidly it opens to spring’s balmybreezes. All the windows are casement-stylewhich can be independently adjusted to letin cross breezes. Overhead, two skylightsopen electronically — and individually. Theskylights are also equipped with electricblinds and rain sensors.

The room’s interior design scheme, whichDavanzo developed in conjunction withFoster, reflects a number of favored ownerlifestyle preferences. The golden duotoneteakwood floor — comprised of a framedrectangular perimeter traversed with diago-nal slats — is a pattern the couple cameupon in their travels in Italy. The tongue-and-groove ceiling and warm sea-foamgreen wall color, likewise, were chosen to

highlight a verdant visual continuum thatrecalls childhood adventures in the coun-try.

The new sunroom is accessible throughan adjacent family room separated by threeFrench doors which Davanzo mostly leavesopen.

“This is where I spend most of my timewhen I’m at home,” she said.

For Al Dobson, the favored hang-out nowis his “man cave” garage which houses aCorvette, his Italian motorcycle and a soundsystem that plays choice sounds of the ’50sand ’60s.

A racing enthusiast who participates intime trials at Summit Point, Dobson wanteda room that speaks to his passion for motorsports. Underfoot, PVC tiles in an iconiccheckerboard pattern set the tone for a pri-vate retreat decorated with ’60s movie post-ers and other period memorabilia.

“It’s a really peaceful spot to just relax,”Dobson said. “That’s what this process wasalways for, so I’m glad we pursued it.”

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The Virginia Historic Garden Touris an 8-day event that stretchesacross the Commonwealth. Eachspring visitors are welcomed to

over 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gar-dens, homes and historic landmarks. Thisevent provides the opportunity to see un-forgettable gardens at the peak of Virginia’sspringtime color, as well as beautiful housessparkling with more than 2,000 flower ar-rangements created by Garden Club of Vir-ginia members.

The Clifton Historic District, registered asa Virginia Historic Landmark, was a CivilWar railroad stop and is filled with shops,memorable restaurants and restored homes.Clara Barton, founder of the American RedCross, tended to soldiers after the Battle ofSecond Manassas at St. Mary’s Church andthe historic Fairfax Station, now a RailroadMuseum.

A self-drive tour on April 21 featuresstables, vineyards, a world-class garden,Georgian-revival architecture, and a 10,000square-foot contemporary home with a van-ishing edge swimming pool – four privatehomes with gardens and two stables in all.Tour ticket includes a tea at the Clifton Pres-byterian Church.

Tour proceeds fund the restoration andpreservation of Virginia’s historic gardens,and provide graduate level research fellow-ships for building comprehensive and on-going records of historic gardens and land-scapes in the Commonwealth, and supportthe mission of the Garden Club of Virginia.

Virginia Historic Garden Tour inClifton and Fairfax Station

❖ Redlac Drive, Clifton Located in a pas-toral setting with grazing horses nearby, thisgraceful 1987 Georgian Revival housedraws its elegant inspiration from historicWilliamsburg. Large rooms with archingPalladian windows overlook a formal box-wood knot garden and serene five-acrelandscape. The hardwood tree canopyshades a hillside azalea and rhododendrongarden with a bridge over a swale. Dennis

and Cyndy Patrick, owners.❖ Willowbrook Road, Fairfax Station

Nestled in an equestrian neighborhood, this10,000-square-foot contemporary homewas built in 2013 for an active family withyoung children on the site of their previous

Photo courtesy of Garden Club of Fairfax

Nestled in an equestrian neighborhood, a 10,000 square-foot contemporary home was built in 2013 for anactive family with young children. An immaculate two-stall stable is home to a beloved horse and a pony. Thewife is an accomplished equestrian as evidenced by a tack room filled with trophies and ribbons.

Tour includes arare private look atspecial properties inFairfax County,Old Town Alexandriaand Leesburg.

Historic Virginia in Gardens

Clifton and FairfaxStation, Tuesday, April 21

This self-drive tour features stables, vineyards,a world-class garden, Georgian-revival architec-ture, and a 10,000 square-foot contemporaryhome with a vanishing edge swimming pool –four private homes with gardens and two stablesin all. Tour ticket includes a tea at the CliftonPresbyterian Church. Advance Ticket Sales: $30at www.vagardenweek.org or [email protected]. Visitwww.gardencluboffairfax.blogspot.com for a listof local retailers selling tickets.

Old Town Alexandria,Saturday, April 18

Old Town Alexandria was in 1946 the thirdcity in the country to create a historic district topreserve its downtown. Today it has 4,000buildings with a historic designation. The April18 walking tour in Old Town includes five row

Photo courtesy of Garden Club of Fairfax

The self-drive garden tour in Fairfax Station and Clifton in FairfaxCounty features stables, vineyards, a world-class garden, Georgian-revival architecture, and a stunning 10,000 square-foot contemporaryhome with a vanishing edge swimming pool – four private homes withgardens and two stables in all.

house. A handsome entrance of stone,leaded glass and ironwork leads to a spec-tacular open-plan living, dining and kitchenarea designed by the fun-loving owners withyear-round entertaining in mind. The im-

houses with courtyard gardens in this preservedarea, and refreshments at St. Paul’s EpiscopalChurch. In addition to the private propertiesfeatured, the tour ticket allows access to TheCarlyle House Historic Park, Lee- Fendall HouseMuseum and Garden, George Mason’s GunstonHall and George Washington’s Mount VernonEstate and Gardens. The tour is hosted by TheGarden Club of Alexandria and Hunting CreekGarden Club. www.vagardenweek.org

Leesburg, Sunday andMonday, April 19-20

Leesburg was mapped and recognized by theCouncil of the Colony in 1758. Most of the 11 fea-tured tour properties are located on two historicroads, Edwards Ferry Road and Cornwall Street.The neighborhoods offer a variety of architecturalstyles and well established gardens. This two-dayTowne and Country tour features 11 properties andcoincides with the Leesburg Flower and GardenFestival, which takes place on April 18 and 19.


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By John Byrd

It’s been a good year for Sun DesignRemodeling.

In January, the full-service design/build remodeler won four “Contrac-

tor of the Year” awards from the Washing-ton, D.C. chapter of the National Associa-tion of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).Then, in February, an already locally-hon-ored gourmet kitchen was named categorybest (“kitchen above $150k”) in the 10-statesoutheastern region.

Winning projects include: a rear elevationpoolside recreation solution; a FrenchCountry gourmet kitchen (the southeasternregional winner); an open kitchen plan ina traditional interior style; and a lower-levelbuild-out to designed for use by three gen-erations.

French Country Kitchen Is Localand Regional COTY winner: Resi-dential Kitchen Over $120,000

For Dr. Rick Layfield and his wife KellyLayfield, the search for their dream kitchenstarted shortly after they purchased their3,700-square-foot, four-bedroom home inClifton eight years ago.

“The kitchen suite was a primary sellingpoint,” Kelly Layfield said of the 400-square-foot room.

But she found the rear of the house darkand dated. Sightlines to the children’s back-yard play areas were not well-aligned. Andthere was a visually obstructive bulkheadover the primary food preparation zone.

Also, the pentagon-shaped food prepara-tion island and dining counter wasn’t wellsuited for in-kitchen dining. And the cor-ner breakfast area was cramped — makingit hard to access a door to the back porchwhich used to be a pathway to the family’soutdoor grill.

Fortunately, Kelly Layfields’s first meet-ing with designer John Benson was produc-tive from the start. He proposed a rectan-gular food preparation island with a gran-ite surface, parallel with the two corners ofthe cook’s work zones.

Benson also helped Layfield explore thelighter, more textured hues she had beenseeking: marble subway tile wall covering;surfaces in Granite Bianco Antico; whitecabinets with glass facings; and an ovenbacksplash in a white quatrefoil tiling. Thecoffers, likewise, are delineated in a whiteand grey duotone.

“This is just the balance I was looking for,”Layfield said. “It feels like home.”

Open Floorplan Defines Casual ButElegant KitchenResidential Kitchen; $80k to$120k; COTY Honorable Mention

Steve and Melynda Britt’s four-bedroomcolonial in Vienna offered considerablecharms when the couple purchased it 10years ago.

There was a nicely finished library andliving room, a formal dining room and asizable family room in the back half of thehouse with a 13-foot cathedral ceiling fram-ing a lovely view of mature landscaping.

For Melynda Britt, the larger goal was akitchen footprint that offered an efficientwork space — integrated with the surround-ing great room.

“Since the emphasis was on a more intel-ligent use of limited square footage,” SunDesign’s Durosko said, “we thought custom-built-ins would help create better coordi-

nated work zones.”Critiquing the kitchen now, Britt is

amazed at how much more effectively thesolution works on several fronts: The foodpreparation island protects the cook’s worktriangle, and is positioned for easy serviceto the family room; the beverage station,an effective space divider, is accessible fromboth the breakfast area and family room;the coffee bar is situated between doorsleading to the dining room and the break-fast room, out of the chef ’s way; thekitchen’s mosaic tile flooring has been re-placed by a refinished hardwood flooring.

“We can now comfortably entertain 20-25 guests,” Britt said. “Better yet, the spaceis really warm and comfortable.”

Finished Lower Level Offers Multi-Gen Family SolutionCOTY Honorable Mention

Eric Park and his wife Tina, both physi-cians, were already quite busy 10 years agowhen they purchased a 3,400-square-foottwo-level neo-colonial in Falls Church.

“Our plan all along was to create a fam-ily home,” Tina Park said. “We saw the lowerlevel eventually playing a part in our dailylives, but were only using it for storage. Itwasn’t until my mother began regularlyhelping us with the girls that we began look-ing at the house more closely.”

At first Park’s mother, Kay, would stay inthe guest room, but gradually everyonestarted looking at ways to increase avail-able privacy.

It’s at this point that Sun Design Remod-eling enters the story.

“A basement conversion is challenging,”said Sun Design’s Liz Lee-Sint, who guidedthe Park project from concept to comple-tion, “especially when it’s going to bemainstreamed with the rest of the house.”

For Kay, the top priority was a suite withall the features of independent living, in-cluding a private entrance, a comfortablemaster suite and a fully functional kitchen-ette with dining for four.

On a separate note, the Parks envisioneda 195-square-foot family fitness center anda children’s play zone with custom built-ins.

Describing the finished décor as “modernAsian contemporary,” Tina Park stressedsimple lines, soft tones and open visuals.

“It’s really the nicest place in the housenow,” Park said. “And it satisfies so manydifferent needs that it’s become our maingathering place.”

House and grounds reconciliationjudged this year’s bestExterior Solution/COTY Grandaward winner

As Monte Zaben tells it, the rear eleva-tion to his 8,300-square-foot colonial inFredericksburg was so sun-exposed it wasuncomfortable sitting by the pool he hadjust installed the year before.

After researching several options, how-ever, he stumbled on Sun Design’s portfo-lio of indoor-outdoor solutions, and set upa meeting.

Combining an extended radius that stepsdown to the pool with vaulted entrance way,the structure’s architecture is welcoming.

Tapered craftsman-style piers support aseam metal roof. Inside, three distinct ac-tivity zones flow together: an open-airlounge; a cozy poolside vista with a pair ofwicker chairs; and an outdoor kitchenequipped with a traditional grill, a powerburner and refrigerators. A second levelgrilling deck is now, likewise, under roof.

Happy with the outcome, Zaben said heenjoys the outdoor kitchen so much he wasout grilling one of his specialties this pastJanuary. “We make regular use of the out-door space on just about every seasonableday,” he adds. “It’s very much a part of ourlives now.”

John Byrd has been writing about home improve-ment for 30 years. He can be reached [email protected].

Four Sun Designremodeling projectsnamed Washington-area “Contractor ofthe Year” winners.

Home Improvements Earn Awards

Photo by Bryan Burris

With its private entrance, fully operative kitchenette and dining table forfour, the new lower level allows Tina’s mother, Kay, to host bridge par-ties for friends independent of any other household activities.

Photo by Mitro Hood

BEST RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN: Sun Design’s winning kitchen solutiontakes full advantage of a 13' cathedral ceiling with a two-level windowwall. Owner Melynda Britt says the space is much better organized, yetmore accessible — perfect for entertaining.


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maculate two-stall stable on the propertyhas attached horse trailer storage and ishome to a beloved horse and a pony. Localequestrians will be in the stable to answerhorse-related questions. Garth and HeatherViar, owners.

❖ Also Willowbrook Road, Fairfax StationSerenity awaits visitors at this single-storyCalifornia-style property. The experiencebegins on the long drive that winds past ariding ring and pastures. Slate steps lead tothe entrance courtyard, where a koi pondand bamboo fountain set the warm spa-likemood of this wonderful home. The house,purchased in 2003, has been completelyrenovated by the current owner. Clean, con-temporary and connected to nature, therooms along the back of the house eachopen to a series of graceful garden roomswith an entertaining deck, a yoga/medita-tion deck, an outdoor shower and a seatingarea surrounding a fire pit. Inside, visitorsfind delights like a glass conservatory andstudio. The eco-friendly, award-winningstable complex contains a four-stall barn,equipment storage, dry lots, round pen,composting system and pastures. Randalland Joan Onders, owners.

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Located ina pastoralsettingwith graz-ing horsesnearby,this grace-ful 1987GeorgianRevivalhouse inCliftondraws itsinspirationfromhistoricWilliamsburg.

❖ Poplar Grove, Lakewood Lane, FairfaxStation Time stands still at Poplar Grove. Acurving driveway leads visitors throughtowering oaks and flowering cherry andplum trees to a slower, more gentle way ofliving. The warm cream colored Federal-style home was built in 1964 and renovatedquite literally from the ground up in 2001.The owners, one a landscape architect ofworld-class talent and the other a graduateof DuPage School of Horticulture and a sev-enth-generation Virginian, carved a para-dise of 18th-century grandeur out of whathad been seven overgrown acres. The own-ers’ passion and expertise brought to life atwo-level Colonial parterre kitchen gardenwith boxwood topiary, oyster-shell walk-ways and a climbing-rose-covered chickencoop. Nearby is a vineyard with over 400Petit Verdot grape vines. Visit the swimmingpool garden and follow a shady path thatleads to the secret white garden with a pondand splashing fountain. In fact, fountainscan be heard bubbling and splashing in ev-ery direction. Another fountain brings wan-dering guests to an alfresco dining areareminiscent of Charleston. Inside, visitorsfind grand moldings, sparkling chandeliersand museum-quality artwork and antiques.Master Gardeners will be available to an-swer questions in the gardens. CharlesPrillaman and Parker Jennings, owners.


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Address .................................. BR FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price .... Type ....... Lot AC PostalCode .......... Subdivision ............ Date Sold

1 11990 MARKET ST #2104 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 1 ...... RESTON ..... $1,700,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 20190 .. MIDTOWN AT RESTON TOWN . 01/30/15

2 3219 NAVY DR ...................... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ..... HERNDON ..... $985,000 .... Detached .... 0.57 ...... 20171 ......... DARTMOOR WOODS ........ 01/09/15

3 2702 ROBALEED WAY ............ 6 .. 5 .. 0 ..... HERNDON ..... $947,500 .... Detached .... 0.55 ...... 20171 ................ ROBALEED ............... 01/26/15

4 2078 BEACON HEIGHTS DR ... 3 .. 2 .. 1 ...... RESTON ....... $918,000 .... Townhouse . 0.06 ...... 20191 .................. RESTON ................. 01/20/15

5 11004 BURYWOOD LN ........... 4 .. 2 .. 1 ...... RESTON ....... $890,000 .... Detached .... 1.16 ...... 20194 ................... ASCOT .................. 01/16/15

6 1503 STUART RD ................... 5 .. 3 .. 1 ...... RESTON ....... $825,000 .... Detached .... 0.84 ...... 20194 .................. RESTON ................. 01/06/15

7 11685 BENNINGTON WOODS RD .. 4 .. 3 .. 0 ...... RESTON ....... $794,000 .... Detached .... 0.27 ...... 20194 .................. RESTON ................. 01/23/15

8 12020 CANTER LN ................. 4 .. 4 .. 0 ...... RESTON ....... $790,000 .... Detached .... 0.56 ...... 20191 .................. RESTON ................. 01/16/15

9 2622 MOUNTAIN LAUREL PL .. 4 .. 3 .. 2 ...... RESTON ....... $770,000 .... Detached .... 0.36 ...... 20191 ........... FOX MILL WOODS .......... 01/20/15

10 11990 MARKET ST #1101 ...... 2 .. 2 .. 0 ...... RESTON ....... $750,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 20190 .. MIDTOWN AT RESTON TOWN . 01/30/15

Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of February 16, 2015.

January, 2015 Top Sales in Reston, Oak Hill and HerndonLocal REAL ESTATE

In January 2015, 9 50 Reston

homes sold between

$1,700,000-$120,000, and

40 homes sold between

$985,000-$165,000 in the

Herndon and Oak Hill area.

1 11990 Market Street #2104, Reston — $1,700,00010 11990 Market Street #1101, Reston — $750,0004 2078 Beacon Heights Drive,

Reston — $918,000

5 11004 Burywood Lane, Reston —$890,000

6 1503 Stuart Road, Reston — $825,0007 11685 Bennington Woods Road,

Reston — $794,000

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