Lorton neighborhoods have been around a long time. In fact the Lorton area has history that goes all the way back to before the Revoluntary War and Pohich Church still in service today was completed in 1774. With a combination of older neighborhoods with large lots to the newer town center developement Lorton continues to attract new residents.
The newest Lorton growth came about when the DC Reformatory located in Lorton was ordered closed in 1998. With just over 3200 acres the prison complex gave Fairfax County developers an opportunity to create an entire new vision for the land and its usage. With a Virginia Rail Express Station already in place in Lorton (1994) the area was poised for growth.
To the east of I-95 a new town center Lorton Station has grown up around the VRE station. Currently featuring multiple restaurants, a pharmacy and a variety of small shops. In the summer time Fairfax County has a Sunday Farmers Market in the VRE parking log. Just down the road Lorton Market offers a large Shoppers Food Warehouse, UPS store, emergency medical center and banking. All of shopping options make it easy for homeowners to stay in the neighborhood for just about everything they need.
A new high school, South County Secondary School and Laurel Hill Elementary School were opened in the last few year. The Laurel Hill Golf Course an 18 hole championship course operated by the Fairfax County Park opened in 2007 and with a 9000 square foot club house it has become a terrific place for Lorton residents to gather. Bike paths and walking trials connect different sections of the community and also connect with the Fairfax County Cross County Trail.
The jewel of the redevelopment is the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. The site has retained the old brick reformatory buildings and revamped them into a blend of artist's studios, classroom and performing arts center.
With it's convenience to Fort Belvoir, easy access to I-95, community VRE station and community amenities it is easy to see why the "new" Lorton has become a re-development success in Fairfax County.
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If you are interested in learning more about relocating to the Lorton area give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213. We can meet up for coffee at Lorton Market and talk about about whether this is the right time for you to make a move. No hassle, no pressure, just straight talk about the home buying process property in today's market.
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Cindy....WOW....what a nice project to develop.....housing for everyone....nice community....good luck with your marketing and I'll be keeping an eye on it....
Nice nod to Lorton...I can remember when I only thought of it as the place where you got on the AutoTrain or went to prison. ;-)
Nice job Cindy, you are definitely the authority in your area. . .great example for other Realtors to follow your example.
To know the area you serve well!
Cindy, so what I am wondering is what Real Estate agencies were aroung in Lorton in 1744? Do think they had discloure then?...
CIndy, I love the way you always have a local touch, as well as a bit of history too, to your posts!
Barbara-thanks for stopping by. This isn't my project, unfortunately! The area has a number of developers who have built huge subdivisions and Pulte is now working on an addition to the over 55 community with condos.
Susan-I just did a post on the autotrain too. I can remember my dad warning me about driving at night along the old 123. Now I look forward to events at the old prison grounds.
Fernando-thank you for your kind words.
Gerry-the only real estate agency around the America's in 1744 was the King of England. Obviously that changed a few years later and then it was where you could drive your stakes in the ground and claim the land. Now we get to write 50 page contracts for a spec of space.
Kristin-we are fortunate to live in an area where history is still visible.
Nice post on the local area. Your marketing is wonderful.
Kay-thank you for stopping by. I have a home in the over 55 community of Spring Hill under contract now. My buyer is thrilled!