New Townhomes in Old Town Alexandria
Old Town Commons provides a luxurious urban-living option in Old Town Alexandria. The Old Town Commons brand new townhomes with rooftop terraces occupy 5 city blocks. The exteriors are made of brick or the highly durable HardiPlank siding, and the colors are vibrant. These new townhomes set a new tone for homes in Old Town Alexandria while maintaining the local charm. You’ll love the rooftop terraces with views for miles.
The Duncan and Carlyle models come with a built in 2 car garage. The Buckingham model only enjoys assigned parking, but it makes up for the lack of garage with an actual fenced in back yard. Yep, grass and everything!
The standard interior finishes are impressive. Wide plank hardwood flooring, Energy Star stainless steel appliances, granite counters, recessed lighting and many modern touches. The master suite sparkles with luxury and speciousness. There are plenty of windows throughout the home letting in lots of natural light.
You know I am excited to see that the Old Town Commons has earned LEED certification. This means that a third party has determined that the homes meet or exceeded the USGBC standards for efficiency, indoor health and environmental sustainability. Below are some of the energy efficiency and water saving features included in the home, according to the EYA website:
- ENERGY STAR labeled double-pane windows and exterior doors
- Energy efficient gas heat and 14+ SEER electric air conditioning
- Third-party inspected house wrap and energy seal package
- Low-consumption toilets with optional dual-flush system
- Energy efficient electric water heater with available optional solar hot water rough-in
- Insulation specifications include:
- R49 insulation in roof
- R15 insulation in exterior walls
- Programmable thermostat
- ENERGY STAR labeled CFL light fixtures and bath fans throughout
- Optional rough-in for solar electric panels or solar hot water system
- Optional rough-in for electric car charging station
- Energy efficient, light-colored roof
- Water-conserving faucets and shower heads
- Optional dual flush water-conserving water closets
- Timer-operated powder room exhaust fan for whole house air recycling
The location earns a Walk Score of 89 out of 100. This is likely to improve once Harris Teeter opens its doors as well as the other restaurants and shopping options on the way. Braddock Metro station is located only 3 blocks away. The Potomac River and all the heart of Old Town Alexandria are within easy walking distance.
The homes are being built in phases with delivery already taking places on the first homes. Pricing (as I write this) starts in the low $700′s for a Carlyle. This will vary depending on the options you may decide to add. Please not that pricing will escalate as more of the neighborhood is sold – like a limited edition print.
Please send me an email for the latest pricing list and post questions below.
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