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Watergate of Alexandria
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This community is a great place to call to home and it has so much to offer those buyers who want to get in on Old Town living. Watergate of Alexandria has a number of amenities and thrives on character and style. The residents here enjoy driveways, which is quite a luxury in this part of town, snow removal, garages, fences & gates, Storage rooms, meeting spaces, and pest control.
Another great feature is that the grounds are nicely kept and it is obvious they have grounds and maintenance clean-up. They also have garden benches and a fish pond to allow residents to enjoy the grounds. Watergate is located closely to a lot of Old Town Alexandria sites, restaurants, and entertainment.
If you are looking for a place that embodies the heart of Old Town, then consider taking a look at Watergate of Alexandria. It delivers convenience and comfort at your fingertips.
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The Differences between the Watergates
Watergate of Alexandria is very different from Watergate at Landmark
The original Watergate
Watergate is perhaps one of the most famous real estate names in North America. The original Watergate complex was built in Washington DC along the Potomac, sited in a location that made it ideal for members of Congress and Executive Branch staff. Watergate in DC is most famous for the burglary that occurred at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
Ties to this break-in is what led to the downfall of Richard Nixon and what put the word “Watergate” in every newspaper in America, if not the world.
As the original Watergate was nearing completion, plans were made and land was purchased to build another Watergate in Old Town Alexandria. Old Town Alexandria had approved a sleek and modern complex known as the Alexandria House, so it was assumed that the Watergate of Alexandria would be welcomed by the city. However, the City of Alexandria balked at the modernization of Old Town, forever changing the trajectory of Old Town.
colonial elegance at the Watergate of Alexandria
The Watergate of Alexandria evolved into a condominium community that better fit with the surrounding neighborhood. The Watergate of Alexandria has architecture and a design style that echoes Old Town Alexandria. The condominiums here are townhouse style, sited around a courtyard and gardens as one my expect from a traditional Alexandria home.
Watergate of Alexandria is a far cry from the original Watergate concept. Watergate was not sleek and modern. There is no pool at the Watergate of Alexandria, and there are no tennis courts. But Watergate of Alexandria is a gem in its own right. It’s location in Old Town and the colonial /Federal style of architecture fits nicely with Old Town. Watergate of Alexandria is not far from the Braddock Road Metro Station.
After failing to get approval for the type of complex they were seeking in Old Town, the developers of Watergate then proceeded to build the Watergate at Landmark. Landmark is in West End Alexandria and thus, not really near the water at all. But Watergate at Landmark is truer to the original Watergate brand. Watergate at Landmark has a bevy of amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, racket ball courts, and much more. The community provides shuttle service to nearby Van Dorn Metro.
Watergate at Landmark
Watergate at Landmark is a large complex of 5 high-rises. Watergate at Landmark is a gated-community with 24 hour security. Homes here range from 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom condos. Each condo at Watergate at Landmark has a balcony. Watergate at Landmark has both surface and garage parking depending upon the unit.
As you can see, Watergate at Landmark and Watergate of Alexandria are very different from each other and in many ways they are both very different from the original Watergate apartments in Washington DC. Watergate of Landmark has become representative of some of the best condos that West End Alexandria has to offer. Watergate of Alexandria has melded into the community of Old Town Alexandria.
Homes for Sale at Watergate at Landmark
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$365,000 : 309 Yoakum Pkwy #1001, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full baths
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$209,500 : 309 Yoakum Pkwy #703, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$215,000 : 307 Yoakum Pkwy #1821, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$259,000 : 307 Yoakum Pkwy #1611, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$559,000 : 998 Royal St, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$564,900 : 1014 Royal St #1014, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$550,000 : 1015 Pitt St N #1015, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$495,000 : 1040 Royal St N #1040, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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