Alexandria Real Estate

Potters Glen

Potters Glen is a collection of 118 spacious, 3-level townhomes located off of Franconia Road in the Kingstowne area of Alexandria. Non-garage and 1 or 2 car garage units are available. Model names include the Binghampton, Cambridge, Dartmouth, Chelsea, Buckingham, Alexandria and Adams. These homes were built throughout the early to mid 1990s. Total square footage ranges from 2,280 to 3,450. Residents are able to make use of a gazebo and various tot-lots and walking trails. Students attend Franconia Elementary, Twain Middle and Edison High Schools. Located just outside the Beltway, this community is a great location for commuters, whether going downtown or out to Tyson’s Corner. Interstates 495/395/95 and the Fairfax County Parkway are just a few traffic lights away. The Springfield Transportation Center provides access to Metro, VRE, Amtrak, Greyhound and plenty of parking. Several bus routes are convenient to Potters Glen. Many shopping areas, professional centers and restaurants are located within walking distance. The Franconia Villas house insurance agents, medical professionals and travel agents among others. Other retailers along Franconia Road include HoneyBaked Ham, Paradiso Ristorante, CVS, Franconia Pizza, Strictly Rhythm Dance Studio and Matisse Day Spa. Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, Fort Myer and Bolling Air Force Base are all close by.

This subdivision is in a great location between Springfield and Kingstowne. Springfield Mall will soon be redesigned into the Springfield Town Center. The existing mall will be remodeled to include additional merchants, a new movie theater and top-notch restaurants; it will be surrounded by hotel, office and residential spaces. Some of the current tenants along Frontier Drive include Best Buy, Ulta, Bertucci’s, Home Depot, Z-Pizza, Pier 1 Imports, Old Navy and Staples. The Kingstowne Town Center is a popular spot for area residents. There is a 16-screen movie theater, 2 grocery stores, World Market, a dry cleaners and several restaurants. Dining choices include Bonefish Grill, Firehouse Subs, Noodles & Company, Panera Bread, Macaroni Grill and many others. Lee District Park is a terrific option for those looking to stay active. The park has numerous athletic fields, picnic areas, walking trails and sports courts while the spacious rec center features a swimming pool, exercise room, dance/aerobics studios, and gym with basketball courts and an indoor track. Local golf spots include Top Golf, Greendale Golf Course and Hilltop Golf Club.

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