There’s no better feeling than loving where you live! Friendly neighbors, award-winning amenities, and scenic views are just a few important factors that can transform a house into a dream home.
Loudoun County has a ton of these fantastic neighborhoods that many members of our Team Family call home! We are so passionate about this area and are excited to highlight our top 5 picks for the best communities in town. If you’re considering making a move in or out of Loudoun County, don’t hesitate to contact us—our experts in the area are eager to help you find the perfect place for you and your family!
Stone Ridge has the soul of an old-fashioned community with the infrastructure of a modern oasis. You get a small-town feel with the big city just down the road! With highly-rated schools, beautiful homes, and amenities galore, this neighborhood has been rated the #1 neighborhood in Loudoun County by many different outlets, and it’s making #1 on our list because of its diversity and plethora of amenities. It consists of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes and is continuing its growth beyond its current 3,462 dwellings. Residents can enjoy a newly renovated clubhouse offering a fitness center and rental space, an amphitheater with an event lawn, three pools, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a multi-purpose court, and miles of walking trails, all with Loudoun County’s Bryne Park at the heart.
One of the largest communities in Northern Virginia, this neighborhood began construction in 1988 and will be completed when the final section of residential development and two parcels of commercial/retail that are currently under construction are finished. When fully built, the community will have approximately 2.5 million square feet of planned commercial and office space. Presently a 200,000 square foot retail space, known as the Ashburn Village Center, provides for shopping and services within minutes of all residents. This amazing place to live offers unbeatable amenities like multiple community centers with outdoor pools, tennis, basketball, multipurpose courts, and meeting rooms, 8 playgrounds, 50 miles of trails, baseball and soccer fields, a fit trail, over 500 acres of open outdoor space, as well as 8 lakes and ponds for catch and release fishing and canoeing. Ashburn Village is on our list because of the incredible Sports Pavillion, which offers a vast array of programs in Fitness, Aquatics, Tennis, and Youth Activities for the community. It hosts a Seasonal Outdoor Pool and Marina, Indoor Pool, Steam and Sauna rooms, Racquetball Courts, Full Gymnasium, as well as year-round Tennis Courts. The Sports Pavilion is home to the year-round Blue Wave Swim Team and summer AquaJets Swim Team. The Association hosts many exciting community events, such as a brilliant display of fireworks on Lake Ashburn in July, VillageFest, H.E.L.P. Wellness Expo, Comedy Night, Fiesta 5K/10K & Fun Run, Kids Triathlon, Halloween Spooktacular, Santa Parade, Shred events, Community Yard Sales, Summer Movie Nights by the Lake, and more! From office space, cosmetic salons, to athletic facilities and coffe shops, there literally is never a dull moment in Ashburn Village!
Willowsford Community consists of 4 neighborhoods; The Grant, Grange, Grove, and Greens. Each is known for its stunning and unique architecturally designed homes, resort-quality pools, 40+ miles of trails, dog parks, picnic pavilions, fishing ponds, kayaking and canoes, parks, playgrounds, tree houses, and multiple campsites. It goes without saying that Willowsford’s connection to the outdoors is built into the very foundations of this incredible neighborhood. To fully enjoy all nature has to offer, a full-time lifestyle team coordinates bringing everyone together with an array of activities, including cooking and fitness classes, trail running and mountain bike races, nature exploration, outdoor concerts, and movie nights. It even has an organic farm and farm-to-table cooking program with pop-up restaurants, visiting chefs, and a farm market. The Sycamore House, a countryside manor built as a hub to bring people together, is the tastiest link between residents and Willowsford Farm. Their in-house chef and culinary advisor oversee two professionally designed teaching and demonstration kitchens, which host an array of culinary programs and events using fresh produce from their own Willowsford Farm, as well as periodic visits by local and celebrity chefs for pop-up restaurants at Sycamore House.
The highly-anticipated Hartland Community has homes hitting the market as we speak. When construction is completely finished, it will be comprised of nearly 800 acres and include 775 homes with lot sizes ranging from under a ¼ acre to just over an acre and will be designed with planning principles that encourage social interaction. After being largely separated from friends and family over the last year during the Coronavirus Pandemic, living in a community whose vision is to foster a sense of belonging is as inviting and beautiful as it sounds. Although there will be no townhomes or multi-family units within the community due to the zoning regulations, elevated architectural standards have been a top priority, and Hartland will feature a variety of home sizes and styles, including fresh design takes on Craftsman, Farmhouse, and more.
If sports are your thing, you will love the pool as the centerpiece of the neighborhood and the tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and basketball courts close to home. The true heart of Hartland is its Community Center, Hartland House, which features gathering spaces, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-level pool, and a quaint coffee shop called Maggie’s Coffee Stop, offering the perfect place to catch up on neighborhood happenings with a complimentary cup of coffee or tea. If you’re interested in exploring, the miles of paths and trails connecting you to the natural world with various parks, ponds, playgrounds, and acres of woodlands will surely be your thing. The kiddos will love the designated sledding hill in the frosty winters, and you will love the potential winery/brewery in the works to be a staple of this amazing neighborhood. Speaking of the natural world, Hartland is offering a CSA produce subscription from the neighboring Willowsford farm, which will keep your fridge stocked with the freshest flavors around, delivered right to your door.
Although the Nation’s Capital is just 10 miles away, this neighborhood is tucked away among strawberry fields, horse country, and vineyards. With over 6,300 homes, this community is one of Northern Virginia’s largest luxury neighborhoods around, and its mission is to always promote the health, safety, welfare, and interests of all residents! Natural beauty can be found throughout the tree-lined streets and their 50 annual events are the reason this neighborhood is making our list, but there’s so much more this community has to offer! Family fun is easy to find with 4 outdoor swimming pools, 10 playgrounds, 4 tennis courts, and miles of biking and walking trails. South Riding is also home to the County’s state-of-the-art Dulles South Recreation and Community Center, which features an indoor swimming pool, lazy river, fitness center, sports court, and a rock-climbing wall, as well as an outdoor skate park. Many of our team members and client family reside in South Riding and could tell you this is a fantastic place to be!
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