The Bearings South are aptly named: here, in the heart of historic Alexandria, one could never feel lost.

Built in 1941 as garden-style apartments and originally called Boulevard of Old Town apartments, these seven buildings were converted into a condominium community in 2006. The 158 units combine solid, red-brick construction with contemporary finishes such as granite countertops, Brazilian hardwood floors, crown molding, and stainless-steel kitchen appliances.

Studios, 1 bedroom, 2-bedroom and loft units are available, with both traditional and open floor plans. The Bearings condos feature galley kitchens, walk-in closets and ceiling fans supplemented by individual air-conditioning units.

Located in the 800 block of South Washington Street, the Bearings opens to the brick sidewalks and shade trees of Old Town, the oldest part of Alexandria --- originally laid out in 1749 --- and a nationally designated historic district. Immediately to the south is St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, the oldest public Catholic cemetery in Virginia and the oldest active cemetery in all of Alexandria.

Six blocks east is the Potomac River---a pleasant stroll for Bearings residents and their dogs. Nearby are Oronoco Bay Park, the gourmet grocer Balducci's and restaurants such as The Fish Market and Union Street Pub. Cyclists have easy access to the bicycle path to Mount Vernon.

The Bearings condominium association provides:

• Maintenance of a common laundry room
• Maintenance of the grounds
• Maintenance of the exteriors
• Salaries of management staff
• A master insurance policy
• A reserve fund
• Snow removal
• Trash removal

Each condo is assigned a space in the complex parking lot, and on-street parking is available as well. A short walk away is the turn-around for the King Street Trolley, a free shuttle that connects the waterfront with the King Street Metro station. King Street station serves Metro's blue and yellow lines, the Manassas and Fredericksburg lines of the Virginia Railway Express, and Amtrak. It is also a hub for Alexandria's DASH buses and Metro buses, and it features a taxi stand.

Do you know the difference between equitable title and legal title? 

Equitable title is conveyed to the buyer when the seller signs the offer to purchase. A ratified sales contract creates equitable title. After closing and accepting the deed, the buyer receives legal title.

  An appurtenant easement can be released by the dominant estate. An appurtenant easement is also released if the necessity for the easement no longer exists. An appurtenant easement is one of two primary types of easements. The other type of easement is an easement in gross. An easement in gross is attached to a particular person but the appurtenant easement is attached to a particular parcel of land. Either of these types of easements may be created in a variety of ways (express grants, express reservation, necessity, implication, prescription, agreement, and by condemnation). Each may also be terminated in a variety of ways (lack of necessity, merger, release, abandonment, destruction, court order).

Huntley Meadows Park, located in the Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley south of Alexandria, is an oasis of wildlife in Fairfax County's urban setting. Huntley Meadows is home to beavers, dragonflies, and 200 species of birds. The park occupies more than 1400 square acres of well preserved, natural forests.

Huntley Meadows Park provides its visitors the opportunity to appreciate the pure beauty of what nature has to offer. From a Hickory Horn Devil to a Yellow-Legged Meadowhawk, there are an abundance of interesting creatures right here. A one-half mile board walk which journey’s its way through the wetlands. The boardwalk leads to a hidden observation platform to view the wildlife. This is a great place to hike or bike trail. There is a two mile interpretive trail system enhance your park experience!

The land was owned by George Mason IV who’s house, Historic Huntley Est. 1825, is now apart of the National Register of Historic Places, Virginia’s Landmarks Register, and Fairfax County Historic House Inventory.

Huntley Meadows lies in a wet lowland which provides cleanliness to polluted waters and maintains control of floods and storms. On May 30, 2007 a series of meetings began taking place in order to find better long term solutions in preserving the wetlands. Friends and neighbors of the park are invited to to join the next meeting which takes place on August 23rd, 2008, 5pm - 7pm.

Educational programs are also provided by Huntley Meadows from preschool to self-guided visits. Volunteers are always needed and welcome to join the Friends of Huntley Meadows by helping to preserve the park. Four-hundred citizens are involved but more are also invited.

Hours:

• July 1st -September 1st
  •  Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
    
  • Closed Tuesday, Sundays and Holidays.
    
• September 2nd- October 31st
  
  • Everyday 9am- 5pm
    
  • Closed Tuesdays, Noon-5pm for Holidays
    
• November 1st - December 31st
  
  • Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
    
  • Closed on Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years

Huntley Meadows Park & Visitor Center
3701 Lockheed Blvd.,
Alexandria

703-768-2525

For more information about sales and rentals in the areas near and around Huntley Meadows Park please contact Condo 1 Alexandria.