Marlan Forest
Upscale single-family homes in wooded area just across GW Parkway from river.
Homes near Dyke Marsh Nature Preserve
Will Nesbitt kayaking the Dyke Marsh
The Dyke Marsh Nature Preserve is managed by the National Park Service as a part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Dyke Marsh is located along the west bank of the Potomac River and includes approximately 485 acres of tidal marsh, floodplain, and swamp forest. Dyke Marsh is one of the largest remaining freshwater tidal wetlands in the Washington Metropolitan area. Today, the nature preserve provides a habitat or home for a diverse array of plants and animals and offers an ideal setting for a variety of recreational activities. The trail, which leads visitors into the marsh, known as the “Haul Road,” is a favorite of area birdwatchers, hikers, photographers, and nature lovers. In addition, the waters in and around the marsh are popular fishing areas. People who explore the marsh by canoe may be rewarded with up-close encounters with the resident wildlife.
Belle Haven Marina is just south of Old Town Alexandria.
There are a number of neighborhoods and condos in close proximity to the marsh, including River Towers where many residents have views to the marsh itself. Belle View is also popular for affordable convenient living near Old Town. If you’re looking for a single-family home in a fine neighborhood near the Potomac, you’re looking near the Dyke Marsh between Fort Hunt Road and the George Washington Parkway.
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$639,000 : 7112 Marlan Dr, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$889,000 : 1204 Villamay Blvd, Alexandria6 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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$625,000 : 7214 Marine Dr, Alexandria4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$849,815 : 1224 Tudor Pl, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$674,900 : 1305 Westgrove Blvd, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full baths
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Villamay, Westrgrove & Marlan Forest provide location close to it all
Homes at Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Heights/Marlan Forest provide a variety of homes with generous lot sizes and easy access to outdoor recreation as well as important roads.
The farthest north is Westgrove, which contains homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. Most homes feature sturdy brick with colonial touches. Villamay is located on the bluff and offers residents beautiful views of the across Potomac River to Maryland. Villamay homes tend to be split level and have enormous, modern-feeling rooms.
Finally, the most natural of the three communities is Marlan Forest, as you might be able to tell by its name. Homes in Marlan Forest (or Marlan Heights, its sister development) have large lots with towering hardwoods. It’s a quiet, elegant, highly desirable community with prices ranging from $500,000-$800,000. Home varieties include ramblers, colonials and cape cods. For commuters and those on the go, Marlan Forest is just across from George Washington Parkway, borders Ft. Hunt Road and is near Route 1 and Huntington Metro Station.
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$899,950 : 1203 Villamay Blvd, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full baths
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$750,000 : 7113 Marlan Dr, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full baths
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$925,000 : 1208 Huntly Pl, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full baths
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$850,000 : 7208 Park Terrace Dr, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full baths
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$779,000 : 7108 Marlan Dr, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full baths
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Restaurants near Fort Hunt
Here’s a few of the many local restaurants available to residents of Fort Hunt. Of course, the many restaurants of Old Town and National Harbor are nearby, but these are some of the closest restaurants along with reviews by Yelp readers. Mamma’s Kitchen is one of the newest restaurants on this list and is sure to be an area favorite.
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There are several good restaurants (and a few bad ones) that aren’t on this list. For example the Village Wharf is one of the oldest and most treasured dining establishments in Fort Hunt. The Village Wharf serves reasonably price surf-and-turf in a traditional casual-dining atmosphere. Primo’s in the Belle View Shopping Center is another local favorite. Residents here also have relatively easy access to Chili’s, Ruby Tuesday’s, IHOP and loads of other chain restaurants.
Homes For Sale At Marlan Forest
Marlan Forest / Marlan Heights is located at Fort Hunt in Fairfax County, 2 miles south from Old Town Alexandria.
Map of Marlan Forest / Marlan Heights.
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$1,595,000 : 900 Clifton Dr, Alexandria5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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$529,900 : 8002 Bainbridge Rd, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$195,000 : 6641 Wakefield Dr #714, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$499,900 : 925 Croton Dr, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$185,000 : 6641 Wakefield Dr #607, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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Villamay, Marlan Forest and Westgrove Neighborhood Notes
Near Route 1 & Fort Hunt Road
Down south from Old Town Alexandria, Westgrove can be discovered with its’ sturdy brick homes displaying colonial designs were the majority was built in the 50’s and 60’s. Although Westgrove lies below the uplands, it is still outside the River’s floodplain.
Situated on the bluff, Villamay homes are mostly split level created with spacious rooms with an updated atmosphere.
Marlan Forest is very much wooded unlike its neighboring Villamay and Westgrove. Marlan Forest lots are spacious and with towering hardwoods in a tranquil and exquisite, much desired neighborhood.
These homes are developed with generous proportions and ample lots in a wonderful and much desired neighborhood with convenient and accessible parks, bike trails and jogging paths from Fort Hunt Road. The Belle View Shopping Center is also just 5 minutes away for convenient shopping needs.
Bucknell's quiet streets
Neighbors of Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Forest:
- Belle Haven
- New Alexandria
- River Towers
- Bucknell
- Mason Hill
- Hollin Hills
- Hollindale
- Waynewood
- Arcturus
- Stratford Landing
- Belle View
Schools that serve Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Forest:
- Belle View Elementary School
- Lyles Crouch Elementary School
- Carl Sandburg Middle School
- Bucknell Middle School
All roads lead to the bunker
- West Potomac High School
- Mount Vernon High School
Golf Course that serve Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Forest:
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$195,000 : 6641 Wakefield Dr #714, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$185,000 : 6641 Wakefield Dr #607, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$1,325,000 : 6026 Edgewood Ter, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$899,950 : 1203 Villamay Blvd, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full baths
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$750,000 : 7113 Marlan Dr, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full baths
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Marlan Forest Backyard in Fairfax County
Marlan Forest and Marlan Heights in Fairfax County provides a highly desired location address just 2 miles south of Old Town Alexandria. Marlan Forest provides its residents with easy access to Mt Vernon bike paths for walking, running, biking and wildlife viewing as its location is just across the George Washington Parkway from the Potomac River. Most homes are brick ramblers, Cape Cods and Colonials built in the 50’s.
The forest is more than just a name in Marlan Forest. Many trees were spared to maintain the natural environment and thus residents are surrounded by towering old growth trees. The nearby homes are usually beautifully landscaped, complimenting the luxurious greens of the development.
Fort Hunt Road borders the west along with route 1 offering vast shop stops such as Belle View, Hollin Hall, Mount Vernon Plaza and Hybla Valley. Wilson Bridge is an arm length away while the Parkway connects commuters to Alexandria and other north points. The Huntington Metro stop also services the area. Fort Hunt/Mount Vernon area is well known to buyers for its outstanding Fairfax County Public Schools, county services and safety.
Fort Hunt Real Estate for Sale
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$1,595,000 : 900 Clifton Dr, Alexandria5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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$529,900 : 8002 Bainbridge Rd, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$195,000 : 6641 Wakefield Dr #714, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$499,900 : 925 Croton Dr, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$185,000 : 6641 Wakefield Dr #607, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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Marlan Forest
A choice location and woodsy feel make Marlan Forest (and its conjoined sister development Marlan Heights) a highly desirable address.
Set just across the George Washington Parkway from the Potomac River, Marlan Forest gives its residents easy access to the Mt. Vernon bike path for walking, running, biking and wildlife viewing. It is bordered on the west by Ft. Hunt Road, which, along with nearby Route 1, provides abundant shopping opportunities. Wilson Bridge is a stone’s throw away, the Parkway connects commuters to Alexandria and other points north, and the area is served by the Huntington Metro stop.
The “forest” in Marlan Forest is more than just a name; it is a fact. Builders took pains to spare as many trees as possible, and so today’s residents are blessed with the luxury of towering old growth trees in and around their yards. Homes tend to be beautifully landscaped, adding to the lush, green feel of the development.
Most of the homes were built in the ’50′s–a variety of ramblers, Colonials and Cape Cods, avoiding the cookie-cutter feel of some developments. Prices range from $500K to just over $1 million, with an average price of about $800K.
Buyers are also drawn to the Fort Hunt/Mount Vernon area by the excellent Fairfax County Public Schools, county services and safety.
Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Forest
This is wonderful neighborhood with easy access to parks, bike
trails and jogging paths. These homes have generous proportions and
ample lots.
Heading south from Old Town Alexandria, one will encounter Westgrove first. Westgrove’s homes, many built in the fifties and sixties, are sturdy, brick homes with tasteful, colonial touches. Like much of New Alexandria, Westgrove lies below the uplands, but still well outside most of the River’s floodplain.
Villamay homes are perched on the bluff, and many have wonderful vistas to the River and beyond the Potomac to Maryland. Villamay homes are often split level characterized by enormous rooms with a thoroughly modern feel.
Marlan Forest, as the name implies, is a bit more wooded than Villamay and
Westgrove. The lots are large and most have towering hardwoods. The
entire neighborhood is quiet, elegant and highly desirable. Check here
for a look at sales and prices in Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Heights.
Fort Hunt Overview
The Neighborhoods of Fort Hunt Road
The nieghborhoods surrounding Fort Hunt Road are generally low-crime, high-income and well-maintained. Despite these commonalities, there are many differences between these neighborhoods depending upon the geology, location and builders in that neighborhood. This information is provided to give one an idea of the many choices offered along Fort Hunt Road, as well as give you an idea of what sort of activities are available here.
Neighborhoods
- Belle Haven — Belle Haven is one of the Northern Virginia’s most prestigious neighborhoods because of it’s proximity to services, high quality of construction and commanding position near Fort Willard.
- New Alexandria — Between the Belle Haven Country Club, Belle Haven Marina and Mount Vernon Rec Center, you’ll find New Alexandria. This one little neighborhood includes garden apartments, cottages, houses, townhouses and luxury homes.
- River Towers — River Towers is a one of a kind place near the marina, the Metro and shopping, but surrounded by 26 acres of park lands.
- Bucknell — “Bucknell” includes both Bucknell Manor and Bucknell Heights, and is a neighborhood of Cape Cods, duplex townhouses situated on the uplands behind Fort Hunt Rd. Some of the most affordable homes along Fort Hunt Road are found in Bucknell.
- Villamay — Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Forest are situated half-way down Fort Hunt Road along the Potomac. The homes here are general upscale, but lacking pretension.
- Mason Hill — Mason Hill was one of the last subdivisions to be developed along Fort Hunt Road and as such its homes are generally newer than most neighborhoods in the area.
- Hollin Hills — Hollin Hills is yesterday’s vision of tomorrow. This is one of Northern Virginia’s most remarkable neighborhoods because of its unique setting and architecture.
- Hollindale — Sometimes called Hollin Hall because if its proximity to the Hollin Hall Shopping Center. Hollindale is mostly traditional single family homes on rolling wooded lots.
- Waynewood — Americana at its best. Tree-lined streets, churches and schools frame a community where families are welcome.
- Arcturus — Estate homes, manors and luxury houses are most common along the Potomac in Collingwood and around Arcturus. There are a few more modest homes as well in Wellington and Collingwood.
- Stratford — The last stop on Fort Hunt Road neighbors Mount Vernon. Large river homes with excellent views are found here.
- Area Shopping — The area is well served by a wide range of shops and services.
Villamay, Westgrove & Marlan Forest — Three of Fort Hunt’s finest neighborhoods.
This is a wonderful neighborhood with easy access to parks, bike trails and jogging paths. These homes have generous proportions and ample lots.
Heading south, one will encounter Westgrove first. Westgrove’s homes, many built in the fifties and sixties, are sturdy brick homes with tasteful, colonial touches. Like much of New Alexandria, Westgrove lies below the uplands, but still well outside most of the River’s floodplain.
Villamay homes are perched on the bluff, and many have wonderful vistas to the River and beyond the Potomac to Maryland. Villamay homes are often split level characterized by enormous rooms with a thoroughly modern feel.
Marlan Forest, as the name implies, is a bit more wooded than Villamay and Westgrove. The lots are large and most have towering hardwoods. The entire neighborhood is quiet, elegant and highly desirable.
The Many Neighborhoods of Fort Hunt Road
The neighborhoods surrounding Fort Hunt Road are generally low-crime, high-income and well-maintained. Despite these commonalities, there are many differences between these neighborhoods depending upon the geology, location and builders in that neighborhood. This information is provided to give one an idea of the many choices offered along Fort Hunt Road, as well as give you an idea of what sort of activities are available here.
Neighborhoods
- Belle Haven — Belle Haven is one of the Northern Virginia’s most prestigious neighborhoods because of its proximity to services, high quality of construction and commanding position near Fort Willard.
- New Alexandria — Between the Belle Haven Country Club, Belle Haven Marina and Mount Vernon Rec Center, you’ll find New Alexandria. This one little neighborhood includes garden apartments, cottages, houses, townhouses and luxury homes.
- River Towers — River Towers is a one of a kind place near the marina, the Metro and shopping, but surrounded by 26 acres of park lands.
- Bucknell — “Bucknell” includes both Bucknell Manor and Bucknell Hieghts, and is a neighborhood of Cape Cods, duplex townhouses situated on the uplands behind Fort Hunt Rd. Some of the most affordable homes along Fort Hunt Road are found in Bucknell.
- Villamay — Villamay, Westgrove and Marlan Forest are situated half-way down Fort Hunt Road along the Potomac. The homes here are general upscale, but lacking pretension.
- Mason Hill — Mason Hill was one of the last subdivisions to be developed along Fort Hunt Road and as such its homes are generally newer than most neighborhoods in the area.
- Hollin Hills — Hollin Hills is yesterday’s vision of tomorrow. This is one of Northern Virginia’s most remarkable neighborhoods because of its unique setting and architecture.
- Hollindale — Sometimes called Hollin Hall because if its proximity to the Hollin Hall Shopping Center. Hollindale is mostly traditional single family homes on rolling wooded lots.
- Waynewood — Americana at its best. Tree-lined streets, churches and schools frame a community where families are welcome.
- Arcturus — Estate homes, manors and luxury houses are most common along the Potomac in Collingwood and around Arcturus. There are a few more modest homes as well in Wellington and Collingwood.
- Stratford — The last stop on Fort Hunt Road neighbors Mount Vernon. Large river homes with excellent views are found here.
- Area Shopping — The area is well served by a wide range of shops and services.
To search properties contact Will Nesbitt. I am a condo specialist, but I am also a resident of this area. Thus I
serve many clients all along Fort Hunt Road in condos, townhouses and single family houses. I know this area well and will work hard to serve you.
