Alexandria for Rent: Waterfront Wonderland in DC - Historic Mount Vernon! - Property 194856

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Two docks, one floating, provide water access to Little Hunting Creek (LHC), the name originally given to Mount Vernon before George Washington obtained the property through his deceased half brother. LHC is a tidal navigable waterway which empties into the Potomac River near Mount Vernon. Because it is a tidal water, LHC always seems to be moving one direction or the other. The contrast between high tide (a lake) and low tide (a narrow creek) makes for an ever changing view of LHC. Boats, largely for bass fishing, trawlers, etc can be seen on LHC. Yet the Navy Reserve Unit annually brings one or two if its fairly large landing crafts up LHC for maneuvers. The landscaping includes a seventy five foot long by six foot wide meandering crushed stone path leading to the cobblestone main entrance, numerous stone retaining walls and slate steps, outdoor lighting and a four tier waterfall cascading to the only small grass area on the canal side with the floating dock.

If one has to commute to work, this is one of the best commutes to the Pentagon, Pentagon City, Crystal City, North Arlington as well as the 14th Street/Memorial Bridges leading to Washington DC. It is fifteen miles to the bridges, seven miles of which is The George Washington Parkway with its spectacular views and modest rush hour traffic. Add another ten minutes during rush hour, if your commute takes you into DC. Also Fort Belvoir is located about three miles away. Fort Belvoir has benefited greatly by BRAC to the tune of 20,000 additional jobs expected within the next five years! Shopping, including movies and groceries, is about five minutes away along Route 1 all the way or via The George Washington Parkway into The City of Alexandria . The City of Alexandria is considered a tourist/shoppers/art buyers destination with its share of high end shopping and restaurants.

Finally, there is Mount Vernon, home of George and Martha Washington, a short walk away. Mount Vernon is opened 365 days a year with its new (November 2006) spectacular orientation center and museum. For about $18 you can get an annual pass and walk in any day and pretend you own it. You want to relax, try sitting on the Mount Vernon veranda with a book perhaps, and the majestic view of the Potomac River and tell me it is boring. Like to walk or bike, the pedestrian/bike path along The Potomac River from Mount Vernon back to Washington DC is considered one of if not the premier path in the Washington DC area. This is truly a once in the lifetime to house you or your family in a residence they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Other Activities: Wildlife Watching

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