SAlona Village Luxury Homes
Primarily developed during the mid-20th century period, Salona Village is now one of the premiere neighborhoods in McLean, Virginia. The charming Craftsman cottages, classic Colonials, and kitschy split-levels are still in evidence, joined by original properties that have been expanded and upgraded, or teardowns that have resulted in impressive trophy homes.
Centrally located near McLean s downtown area, Salona Village is home to approximately 200 properties, and maintains a refreshing sense of community and character. It feels like a small town with quiet and very walkable tree-lined residential streets. And if you want to stretch your legs and stroll for a few more blocks, you ll come to the heart of McLean s restaurant and shopping district.
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This idyllic neighborhood dates back to a stately brick planation house on land that was homesteaded around the turn of the 19th century. The large farm home was later the site of a Union General s headquarters. It still stands today, preserved through a Fairfax County easement. Widespread resident development in the area was slow to follow, however, with a sprinkling of homes built during the 1920s through to the early 1940s. These were often Craftsman-style, Queen Anne farmhouses, or classic Colonials. The early 1950s saw a new era of construction in the area, continuing through to the 1970s. More recently, home building has accelerated once again, although typically in the form of add-ons, remodels, or teardowns that are replaced with larger and more extravagant footprints.
As a result of the lengthy timeline, there is a wide variety of architectural styles in Salona Village, with the various designs mentioned above as well as Ramblers, Cape Cods, Arts & Crafts, and various custom builds including palatial estates with stone exteriors and a European feel. As with other parts of McLean, you ll also find a fair share of modernist structures, including those by noted architects. Lot sizes are often generous, and terrain in the neighborhood can be quite verdant with stands of trees, meadows, and parks including Pimmit Run Stream Valley Park and Pimmit Bend Park.
The Salona Village of today surrounds the original farmhouse property and its considerable acreage including three large meadows. A portion of the old homestead land is being repurposed by Fairfax County planners into recreation use for the enjoyment of residents. The village is roughly bound by Dolly Madison Blvd to the north, Chain Bridge Road to the west, and Pimmit Run to the south. The village extends almost as far as Old Dominion Drive to the southwest. That means that it s close to McLean s downtown hub, including popular bakeries, restaurants, and grocery stores such as Parsa Bakery, Greenberry s Coffee, Sweet Leaf, Caf Tatti, Capri Ristorante, Listrani s, Rocco s, Tachibana, Rashad Gourmet, Safeway, Balducci s, and others.
To learn more about homes for sale in Salona Village, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
Salona Village, Fairfax County, VA FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the price range of homes for sale in Salona Village?
A: The size of property lots in the area has a lot to do with overall value, but generally speaking, home prices can range from around $1,000,000 all the way to about $10,000,000.
Q: Is Salona Village close to downtown McLean?
A: Yes, the village lies just to the northeast of the downtown area.
Q: How far is it from Salona Village to Washington, DC?
A: There are several roadways leading from Salona Village to Washington, DC and the driving distance is roughly around 10 miles, depending on exact destination.
Q: Is there public rail transit in the area?
A: Yes, the McLean Metro station is a couple miles away.
