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The Pointe On Little Hunting Creek
This is a very secluded four bedroom three bath contemporary water front private residence built on very historic land once owned by George Washington as part of The Mount Vernon Plantation. It is so secluded, one of the commercial delivery services could not locate the dwelling. The residence is located approximately 300 feet from the cul de sac beyond a second home seen from the street that shares the common driveway and that creates the impression the driveway services only that home. A heavily forested ravine, which includes trees in excess of 200 years old, hides the house from its immediate neighbor. The rest of the nearly 3/4 acre is heavily forested but the trees have been trimmed to take advantage of the water views on two sides.The fourth side of the lot (along the driveway) adjoins US Park Service Land. The Pointe On Little Hunting Creek emits a feeling of a vacation hideaway rather than your normal typical suburban residence. For these reasons, this property is considered one of the most unique waterfront properties in the Washington DC area, where water frontage is at a premium! If you like to entertain or throw parties, nothing in the area compares to this venue.
Two docks, one floating, provide water access to Little Hunting Creek (LHC), the name originally given to Mount Vernon before George Washington obtained the property through his deceased half brother. LHC is a tidal navigable waterway which empties into the Potomac River near Mount Vernon. Because it is a tidal water, LHC always seems to be moving one direction or the other. The contrast between high tide (a lake) and low tide (a narrow creek) makes for an ever changing view of LHC. Boats, largely for bass fishing, trawlers, etc can be seen on LHC. Yet the Navy Reserve Unit annually brings one or two if its fairly large landing crafts up LHC for maneuvers.
The landscaping includes a seventy five foot long by six foot wide meandering crushed stone path leading to the cobblestone main entrance, nurmerous stone retaining walls and slate steps, outdoor lighting and a four tier waterfall cascading to the only small grass area on the canal side with the floating dock. Several terraced patios are position for guests to take advantage of the views.
The all glass main entrance into the house, spanning a width of fourteen feet, consists of floor to ceiling glass windows and double glass doors. The house with liberal use of floor to ceiling windows is sited to take maximum advantage of the water views from the interior of the house. The open floor plan on the entry level provides views of the water from all three main rooms (the kitchen, living and dining) as well as the summer porch. The master bedroom suite's floor to ceiling windows in the sleeping area captures the water view on two sides making for a truly spectacular view. The spacious master bathroom, formerly a bedroom, with a jacuzzi, a large separate shower, her and his wash counters and a private commode complements the sleeping area. A walk-in closet as well as another closet/custom drawers in the private entry hall way completes the suite. A second bedroom and hall bath are on the entry level.
The lower walkout area consists of two bedrooms, both with water views, one with floor to ceiling windows, a large family/recreation room with a wood fireplace and a bar, a large washer/dryer/playroom area and a storage room.
If one has to commute to work, this is one of the best commutes to the Pentagon, Pentagon City, Crystal City, North Arlington as well as the 14th Street/Memorial Bridges leading to Washington DC. It is fifteen miles to the bridges, seven miles of which is The George Washington Parkway with its spectacular views and modest rush hour traffic. Add another ten mimutes during rush hour, if your commute takes you into DC.
Also Fort Belvoir is located about three miles away. Fort Belvoir has benefited greatly by BRAC to the tune of 20,000 additional jobs expected within the next five years!
Shopping, including movies and groceries, is about five minutes away along Route 1 all the way or via The George Washington Parkway into The City of Alexandria . The City of Alexandria is considered a tourist/shoppers/art buyers destination with its share of high end shopping and restraurants.
Finally, there is Mount Vernon, home of George and Martha Washington, a short walk away. Mount Vernon is opened 365 days a year with its new (November 2006) spectacular orientation center and museum. For about $18 you can get an annual pass and walk in any day and pretend you own it. You want to relax, try sitting on the Mount Vernon veranda with a book perhaps, and the majestic view of the Potomac River and tell me it is boring. Like to walk or bike, the pedestrian/bike path along The Potomac River from Mount Vernon back to Washington DC is considered one of if not the premier path in the Washington DC area. This is truly a once in the lifetime to house you or your family in a residence they will remember for the rest of their lives. |
