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Brittany Parc is a peaceful enclave minutes from the busy and happening Tyson’s Corner. It was built in 2001-2002 by Centex Homes on a wooded site near a popular shortcut called Idylwood Road (it is a popular way with locals to bypass the crowded Rt. 7 and the HOV restricted I-66 during rush hour.) If you are familiar with the area, it is located behind Idylwood Towers at the end of Pimmit Drive in Falls Church, Virginia.

The 42 homes are what some would call “city style” homes – tall and stately with brick fronts in a colonial style. Most homes back to either green space or common areas. There are no common area amenities per-se, but there is a common area between the homes that the homeowner association is looking into making some sort of park. The community is well maintained with an active Homeowner Association. Landscaping is still being put in and a community-wide sprinkler system is in the process of being put to use. To make sure the community appears well kept, the homeowner dues include lawn care.

The community is perfect for a quiet evening walk. Well kept yards with lanscaped and open front yards on three quiet culd-de-sacs. If you stroll though the community in May, you may happen upon the popular yearly community picnic and see a large group of friendly people at all ages and different origins.

There are three primary floor plans. Most are of the Lexington and Saxony type with about 10 Oxfords to choose from.

The Lexington is your typical modern colonial with a step up master bedroom, tall ceilings in the family room and a large halfway open kitchen. The top floor has 4 bedrooms, making this a 5 bedroom home if the owner chose the 5^th bedroom option in the basement. It is more traditional and formal than the Saxony.

The Saxony is a popular model as it has a very open floor plan. If you like a large kitchen, you will love the Saxony. There is no staircase on the outside of the home (great in the winter), so you enter into a three story foyer instead. Downstairs has a game room and often a full bath and bedroom. On the main level, you will be amazed at the amount of light being allowed into the room. There is basically one wall on the floor – separating the living/dining room from the kitchen. Some of the homes have a three level extension adding a sunroom to the main level and a sitting room to the master bedroom.

The Oxford is the largest model. It has a main level even entry with few or no stairs. All the Oxford’s are on the right side on Brittany Parc Court as you enter the community. Over three levels, it has a lot of space – especially if the walkout basement is finished. The floor plan is modern – though it does have a formal feel with the kitchen in the rear together with the family room.

There are a few other floor plans but those homes are one-offs and rarely come up for sale.

At Brittany Parc everything is close. Within walking distance is the Tyson’s Station shopping center with Whole Foods, Starbucks, Trader Joes and a US Post Office. The Pimmit Library and a small park is just a few blocks up the road as well. To eat, you have Zagat rated Idylwood Grill, Tara Thai, Ledo’s Pizza, Subway and a Jason’s Deli. The W&O trail is also minutes from the community. Tyson’s Corner Mall is up the road minutes away with world class shopping and dining.

Easy access is an added bonus. Within minutes you can access I-495, I-66, Rt. 50 and Rt. 29. The White House (don’t have time to go there much these days) and Dulles Airport are both just 15-20 minutes away. If you prefer to use mass transit, you can walk the 1.5 miles to the West Falls Church metro or take the 3T bus to the station in a matter of minutes.

Pricewise, Brittany Parc homes these days sell in the mid $800’s. At the top of the market in 2005, they went for the mid $900’s. So, while other communities in Northern Virginia have gone down 20-30-50-100% (Herndon anyone?), Brittany Parc has kept its value very well and confirms yet again that location matters.

In short, Brittany Parc is a wonderful place to call home. If you would like more information or are looking for a home at Brittany Parc, please let me know and I will be happy to share my insights.

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