Many of you may remember my post from a little over a year ago in which I introduced you to Birchwood at Brambleton, an “active adult” community for the 55+ set, nestled into the southeast corner of the award-winning master-planned community of Brambleton in Loudoun County.
I’ve been a big fan of this neighbourhood, in addition to the range of home styles, ever since I visited. While there were initially three builders offering different home styles and floor plans, one (Miller and Smith) quickly sold out of their small number of lots. Both Van Metre and Tri-Point Homes (formerly known as Winchester) continue to build, but lots for new homes have been selling faster than anticipated throughout the pandemic. And prices continue to go up, so if you’re interested in this community, you owe it to yourself to take a look. (Give us a call, and we will set up an appointment and confirm current incentives.)
Photo courtesy of Van Metre
Birchwood at Brambleton Offers a Community Feel with Plenty to Do
I started working with a client right at the beginning of the pandemic last March, and after one weekend of looking at homes, she was sold on Birchwood, with all its amenities, great location, and close-knit community feel. It’s easy to meet people here, as everyone I’ve met is very friendly and looking to interact with neighbours (although, like in other places, that’s limited now during the pandemic!). When things can get back to a more “normal” routine, you can expect to find things like cooking demos, wine tastings, live music, and other events available to residents each week. Plus, the gorgeous multi-level Clubhouse (shown at the top of this post) with soaring ceilings and walls of windows offers plenty of lounging space, workspace, billiards, an indoor pool, workout rooms, a theatre area for movies, an art studio, and a golf simulation area. Outside you’ll find pickleball courts, an outdoor pool, fire pits, and decking overlooking the lake. There are plenty of walking trails, too.
Plans for Future Development of this Popular Community
Birchwood at Brambleton has plans to continue development on the eastern side of Loudoun County Parkway as well (right now there are just apartments). However, the developer has not yet released the lots to specific builders, and Van Metre was unsure of the exact timetable for that. There will be another Clubhouse on this eastern side (albeit smaller).
Photo courtesy of Van Metre
The Current Inventory of Lots is Going Fast
Let me give you an update on what is still available in the way of new construction on the western side. (Of course, I can also help you with resales, although those are pretty limited in this new community at this time.) As I said, property values here continue to be appreciated. For example, the base price of the 2-level Van Metre Towne home my client put a contract on back in late March of 2020 has already gone up $40,000 since then. With a limited supply of new construction in active adult communities, the demand for homes in Birchwood will continue to outpace supply, making it a good long-term investment.
Two Builders Give You a Huge Range of Home Styles and Floor Plans
Van Metre offers the widest range of home styles, from one-level condos to various 2- and 4-story townhomes (some with elevators) to 3-level single-family homes. A new series of condos, called “The Rise,” with parking spaces more accessible to owners’ units, has just been released for sale. Tri Point Homes offers two styles of attached homes, the Bungalows with three levels of living and the Carriages with two levels (no basement). As you would expect in a 55+ community, there are floor plans from each builder offering level Primary Bedrooms and Baths, and there are multiple options for customization for each style of home. Both of these builders very much let you make your home your own, based on how you live. There are some cool outdoor living features offered as well, including covered decks, 3-season rooms, and rooftop terraces like the one below.
Photo courtesy of Van Metre
Options Fit a Range of Size Preferences and Budgets
Square footage can range up to about 4,000 square feet of living space in the single-family Van Metre homes, and base prices run the gamut as well, depending on the style of home (condos start in the mid-$300s). Currently, the model home of the gorgeous Van Metre Towne “Bernstein” floor plan (the same floor plan my client purchased) with a Primary Bedroom on the Main Level, is for sale at $839,990 (Great Room shown below). Being the model, it has a ton of structural and design upgrades including an interior brick wall, a gourmet kitchen, and an expanded floor plan offering 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.
Photo courtesy of Van Metre
While I’m not at all surprised about the success of this neighbourhood, there’s a new sense of urgency if you’re interested. Give Karen
(703) 585-3386 or Maggie
(703) 531-7363 a call if you’d like to preview the various home styles. Everything is by appointment only right now, and we can help you negotiate the best incentives from structural or design upgrades to closing costs.
