Arcturus
The Fisherman’s Dream: Arcturus
Arcturus is neighborhood of single-family homes located within the Fort Hunt community in the Mount Vernon district of Fairfax County. Most of the homes in Arcturus were built in the 1950s-1960s and range from a colonial style to that of a rambler. The homes offer spacious plots and room to breathe. The nearby Potomac River is a perfect neighbor and residents enjoy the many parks in the area. Most homes in Arcturus are a fisherman’s dream, since many homes are near the water and include piers and/or docks.
Winter Mood in the Potomac River, nearby Ft. Hunt.
Mass Transit is well-developed and accessible from Arcturus. The nearby Huntington Metro has 4500 parking spaces and is within walking distance of many local neighborhoods.
Arcturus is served by Waynewood Elementary School, Carl Sandburg Middle School, and West Potomac High School.
A Life In Arcturus
Fortunate angler
The Arcturus area of Virginia is actually an unincorporated portion of Fort Hunt, Virginia. Convenient to Alexandria, The Potomac River and George Washington Parkway, Arcturus lies on the the waterfront of the river in Fairfax County. The homes range from a colonial style to a rambler.
Most homes in this community are a fisherman’s dream, being near the water and many homes with piers and/or docks.
Schools for the Arcturus area include, Waynewood Elementary School, Carl Sandburg Middle School and West Potomac High School.
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$549,900 : 2411 Cavendish Dr, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$924,500 : 8636 Plymouth Rd, Alexandria5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$469,000 : 1505 Baltimore Rd, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$578,888 : 1802 Stirrup Ln, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full baths
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$575,000 : 8230 Riverside Rd, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full baths
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Do you know the neighborhoods of Fort Hunt Road?
Fort Hunt Road as seen from Belle Haven
Fort Hunt Road is surrounded by several neighborhoods with high-income families and many choices for different personalities. Each neighborhood has it’s own characteristics and activities to choose from. Below is an outline of some of these neighborhoods:
- Arcturus – Located in Fairfax County, this beautiful neighborhood offers luxury, manors, estates and homes between the Potomac River and George Washington Memorial Parkway.
- Belle Haven – With a population of approximately 6,200, the Belle Haven Neighborhood dates back to the 1920′s. This wealthy community offers luxury and prestige.
- Bucknell Manor – One of the most sought after neighborhoods to reside in, Bucknell Manor offers luxury and comfort.
- Hollindale – Across the Potomac Rivers lies the Hollindale Neighborhood with upper-middle class estates and homes. Set in a woodland scenery this gorgeous area is more of a colonial style.
- Hollin Hills – Designed in the 1940′s by Robert C. Davenport, the Hollin Hills community has a modern look. Trees are a major part of it’s landscape and most lots are at least 1/3 acre.
- Mason Hill – One of the more recent neighborhoods constructed, Mason Hill offers beautiful, modern homes.
- New Alexandria – This neighborhood is located in Fairfax County between Belle Haven Country Club and the Belle Haven Marina with beautiful homes and scenery.
- River Towers – Along the Potomac River the River Towers neighborhood is convenient to shopping, and located in the Old Town area.
- Stratford - A charming area of the Fort Hunt Neighborhoods, Stratford offers luxury, large and beautiful homes with overwhelming views.
- Villamay – Good-sized homes on large lots, the Villamay community is upscale and friendly.
- Waynewood – This area of Fort Hunt Road is a treasure find for the family-oriented. With gorgeous trees along the streets and that down-home feeling.
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$384,000 : 8249 Cedar Landing Ct, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$699,900 : 8506 Crown Pl, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full baths
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$500,000 : 2215 Cavendish Dr, Alexandria4 beds, 2 full baths
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$574,000 : 1509 Cool Spring Dr, Alexandria4 beds, 2 full baths
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$549,900 : 1404 Dade Ln, Alexandria4 beds, 2 full baths
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