Tiers
Swiss chalet style condos, many with lofts.
Unique Condominiums Featuring a Spiral Staircase and Loft
Tiers Condominiums are part of the Manchester Lakes, a community of over 1300 condominiums and townhomes, built in the last twenty years. Tiers Condominiums are large, Swiss-style condominiums featuring unique architecture and enjoyable balconies. All of the Tiers Condominiums feature a wood-burning fireplace and a washer and dryer (or hookup). The top-level Retreat model even boasts a spiral staircase, loft, and garage.
Chalet style condos at Manchester Lakes
Tiers Condominiums are located in Fairfax County Virginia, with easy access to clubhouse, two outdoor pools, tennis courts, an exercise facility, tot lots, ponds throughout the community, and a nearby park. The schools that serve Tiers Condominiums include Franconia Elementary, Mark Twain Middle School, and Edison High School. This community is adjacent to Kingstowne, which offers shopping and fine dining.
Tiers Condominiums residents enjoy a 10 minute commute to the I-495, a less than 10 minute commute to I-95 HOV lanes, access to the Fairfax connector bus service, and a short commute to the Franconia metro line. In addition to having access to the facilities provided in Manchester Lakes, Tiers Condominiums residents can take advantage of the two nearby golf courses, the Lee District Recreational Center, and nearby shopping and dining and enjoy great views overlooking Fairfax County Parklands.
Homes for sale in Tiers Condominiums:
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(all data current as of
9/13/2011)
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$269,900 : 6006 Curtier Dr #F, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$289,900 : 6011c Curtier Dr #C, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$272,500 : 6024f Curtier Dr #F, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$239,900 : 6019d Curtier Dr #D, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$229,900 : 6035 Curtier Dr #D, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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Schools of Tiers
| School Level | School Name | School Address | Phone Number |
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| ELEMENTARY | Anthony T. Lane Elementary School profile | homepage | map |
7137 Beulah Street Alexandria, VA 22315 |
703-924-7700 |
| MIDDLE | Hayfield Secondary School–Middle profile | homepage | map |
7630 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22315 |
703-924-7400 |
| HIGH | Hayfield Secondary School–High profile | homepage | map |
7630 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22315 |
703-924-7400 |
Bilevel condominiums — lofts and townhouse style lay-outs
For some people one of the benefits of condo living is that everything is on one level. There are no stairs inside the unit of some condominiums. For those in wheelchairs, for the elderly or for those who just like life without stairs, this is a big advantage. But for some people, life on one level is just not enough.
Lofts and bilevel condominiums offer condo-style living, but don’t limit life to just one level. One of my favorite examples of this is found in the top floor units at the Tiers of Manchester.
Chalet style condos at Manchester Lakes
The Tiers are “swiss-style” condominiums. Their roof lines echo the high-pitched roofs favored in Alpine cottages. In Switzerland these roof provide the pitch needed to get excess snow off the roof. But in Manchester Lakes, these roofs provide opportunities for dramatic overlooks in the condo itself.
Loft at the Tiers of Manchester Lakes
The pitch of the roof allows for high angled ceilings and the placement of a loft over-looking the living area.
Looking down from loft at Founder's Walk
It’s difficult in a photograph to show how this brings a real feeling of spaciousness to the condo. The lofts here also provide bonus space for storage and closets under the eaves of the roof. The loft is easily accessed by way of a spiral staircase that only adds to the dramatic feel of these condos.
Spiral stairs to the loft at the Tiers
Kingstowne has a good many condominiums with lofts, and the Tiers of Manchester and Eton Square are just two of my favorites. To check pricing and availability on these go to Tiers or Eton Square.
fireplace at the Sycamores
Lofts are dramatic and very appealing, but they aren’t for everyone. Another alternative in you’re looking for a multi-level condo is the townhouse style layout found at the Sycamores at Van Dorn.
The Sycamores is one of many garden-style condos in this area that offer townhouse-style floorplans in a garden-style condo. This gives you all the benefits of condo life (low maintenance, amenities) with the homey feel of a townhouse. In condos such as these, the bedrooms are upstairs, but the kitchen and living room are downstairs. In some condos like the Sycamores and Old Town Village, most or all units have a townhouse style unit. In other condos, such as Eton Square in Kingstowne or Worldgate near Reston, on the the top floor units have the townhouse-style unit.
Sycamore at Van Dorn
But there is yet one more way to get a multi-floor condo.
Rear of the Fountains condominiums at 301 N. Beauregard
Some high-rises offer units with multiple floors. For example the Fountains in the West End of Alexandria VA, has units that occupy two floors. The Fountains is also one of the most affordable condominiums in Northern Virginia and features a convenient location that is easily accessible via I-395 or public transportation. The Atrium in Arlington VA is a high-end condominium in Rosslyn that has dramatic two-level units with two-story windows.
There are plenty of choices these days. Contact us to find a property that will fit your tastes, budget, commute!
 Will Nesbitt
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About the Author — Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
