Want to live in the country, beeline to the city, enjoy the benefits of a solid community from yesteryear grown smartly into a suburban village, walk to town for boutiques and then skirt shortly down the highway for some of the best outlet stores in the Washington, DC region?
Live in historic Leesburg, VA, or new transitional homes surrounding the town, many within walking distance of fine and casual dining, outdoor music and sought-after clubs. Turn corners from brick sidewalks and peek at hidden gardens. Plant your own in pots on the terrace or courtyards in the condo you buy or rent. Or, for a small fee, lease a garden plot at Ida Lee Park.
Affordable Leesburg condos for sale or rent punctuate this town just 40 miles from downtown Washington, DC. Vacation rentals are a wise choice for visitors exploring Civil War battlefields, such as Balls Bluff Regional Park, overlooking the Potomac River, the plethora of vineyards dotting the green hilly countryside, or the Blue Ridge Mountains via Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive. A leaf-lookers paradise for the spectacular red and gold foliage in the fall, trails off the drive are just as breathtaking in winter, with clear views of the valley, and in spring and summer, a destination to hike and cool off in a mountain stream. Town of Leesburg condos for sale are your gateway to such views, whether from a rooftop terrace or just a glimpse looking up a narrow street, perhaps by Dodona Manor, General George Marshall’s home from 1941-1959.
Founded in 1758, Leesburg is the seat of government for Loudoun County, a haven for the horse set, celebrity estates, farming, including organic and new breeds, which you can visit, especially during the County’s seasonal open house and farm events. The Town offers suburban comforts, such as grocery chains, with an eye toward controlled development.
Your condominium will be a secure investment as tech firms spread to this corner of northwest Virginia while rents are reasonable being situated on the outskirts of DC. Telecommute, use flex time or carpool on high-occupancy lanes as you buzz into Dulles Airport, about a half hour away, to Reston’s trade associations for work or other parts of Northern Virginia via the Dulles Toll Road. On lazy days, take Route 7 and stop at malls, seafood joints, or trendy restaurants.
Just north of Leesburg is White’s Ferry – drive your car on board and boat over the Potomac. For just a few dollars and in just about 15 minutes, you’ll be in Poolesville, MD, country and about a half-hour from popular Maryland suburbs.
Make time for outings to Harpers Ferry, WV, where John Brown took his stand against slavery before the Civil War, only about a half-hour away. Punt up the hill for fudge, visit museums and purchase Civil War memorabilia. Draw a deep breath as you climb the staircase toward the old railroad crossing over the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, but don’t look down through the open grates! Outdoor adventurers will have practically at their doorstep mid-range rapids for whitewater rafting. If you’re really fit, bike the C & O Canal to Georgetown in Washington, DC.
You and your kids will love Leesburg’s First Fridays each month with the free music, outdoor and in, its street fairs, including on New Year’s Eve, Civil War reenactments, Fourth of July festival and fireworks and the Halloween Parade, reputed to be the longest running east of the Mississippi. Your kids will think the main reason you should buy a Leesburg condo for sale will be to frequent Catoctin SkatePark to in-line skate or skateboard.
If you’re an artist, you’ll fit right in; rent a gallery. If you’re a gardener, take part in the flower and garden festival; if you’re not, where else can you experience the most fragrant aroma of summer’s blooms? |
