Eton Square condominiums are part of Kingstowne in Franconia / Alexandria VA. Eton Square has an Alexandria postal address, but is located in Fairfax County Virginia. Eton Square is conveniently located near the shops of Kingstowne Towne Centre at Kingstowne Boulevard. Eton Square straddles Kingstowne Village Parkway with a north and south "campus" located on either side of this broad avenue / artery of Kingstowne.

Eton Square has garden-style condos, which means that there are less than 4 floors in each building and there is no elevator. The stairs here are open to the elements. Open stairs and no elevators mean reduced condo fees as compared to other locations in Northern Virginia. The exteriors are a pleasing mix of brick and siding with interesting architectural details like round-windows, open archways and many dormers. Like many garden-style condos in the Kingstowne vicinity, the condos at Eton Square are spacious.

Of note is the top floor at Eton Square. Top floor condos here have a two-level design with a dramatic loft-style overlook to the living room. To check prices, see a map and more pictures of units that are actually for sale, click Eton Square condos.

About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Will Nesbitt Realty and maintains Condo 1 Alexandria. 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.

Kingstowne is a massive 22,000 acre subdivision---a planned community with nearly 5400 residences. The Northern Virginia region is home to many planned communities, Reston and Dale City come to mind quickly. Reston works well, but in my humble opinion, Kingstowne, the newest of the planned communities in this area, seemed to get things right. Kingstowne has a nice mixture of condos, townhouses and single family homes, with multiple entry points through broad rolling boulevards.

Kingstowne is so large, that many of the nearby subdivisions are now referred by many as being in Kingstowne. Yes, Kingstowne in many was has become its own little town. Never mind that nearby subdivisions like Island Creek and Manchester Lakes aren't officially in Kingstowne, many people still refer to the general area near Springfield and Franconia in Fairfax County, Virginia as Kingstowne.

One of the reasons that Kingstowne works so well is because of its position in the area's transportation network. For example, because Kingstowne is located just outside the Capital Beltway (I-495) and has easy access to the Springfield Mixing Bowl, the enormous junction of Interstates 95, 395, and 495, Kingstowne provides its residents a good commute to major employment centers like the Pentagon, Washington DC, Tysons Corner, Arlington and Alexandria. Via back-roads, Kingstowne connects very easily to Fort Belvoir.

The residents of Kingstowne can also reach downtown via the Metro's Blue Line at the Springfield-Franconia Metro or the Van Dorn Metro. Springfield-Franconia station is closer to Kingstowne and offers plenty of parking. Van Dorn Metro is closer to town and offers a "kiss and ride".

Despite being in a major metropolitan area, Kingstowne maintains a small town feel. Kingstowne Towne Centre has shops, grocers, restaurants, banks and fast food---in other words: all the conveniences of modern life. Nearby Springfield Mall serves most needs. Kingstowne is a great place to live.

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About the Author: Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty in Alexandria VA. He specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne.