Luxury + Modern + Condos Residences
There is a huge demand for luxury and modern condominiums in Washington DC Metro at the moment. It’s easy to see why. A steady influx of new residents to the nation’s capital and surrounding communities has dovetailed neatly with climbing incomes. The result is a thirst for increasingly attractive places to live. In densely populated urban landscapes, that often means upscale condos for sale.
There is a lot of history in Washington and adjacent areas such as Alexandria, Arlington, and Bethesda. That means a wide range of ages and architectural styles when it comes to condominiums. Row houses, apartment and former commercial buildings from a bygone era are often restored and converted to highly desirable condominiums. At the same time, there has been a lot of new construction with spectacular new condo towers, mixed-used communities, and luxurious townhouses.
Luxury and Modern Condominium Residences for Sale in the Washington Metropolitan Area
Examples of Luxury Addresses, New and Old
When it comes to luxury, location and history rolled into one, it’s hard to ignore the legendary Watergate complex in Washington’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Designed by Luigi Moretti, the midcentury modern coops often boast epic Potomac River views. Not far away is 3303 Water Street. another upper echelon luxury address, right across from Georgetown Waterfront Park.
City Center in Mount Vernon Triangle and The Columbia in the West End neighborhood, represent two different eras of luxury. City Center is quite new, spanning over five city blocks with residences, offices, hotels, and upscale shops and restaurants. The Columbia is a charming condo conversion of a former women’s hospital with roots dating back to the Civil War. There’s also an on-site Trader Joe’s!
VIO and Amaris are great examples of new modernity overlooking the Washington Channel at the new District Wharf development in the Southwest Waterfront. The Navy Yard area in the Southeast quadrant is also experiencing a celebrated makeover, with the new Washington Nationals Park, Riverwalk Trail, and luxury condos like Avidian, eNvy, the The Bower.
On the other side of the Potomac River lies popular destination places like Arlington, Old Town Alexandria, and Fairfax, Virginia. The waterfront village of Rosslyn in Arlington boasts a rash of desirable condominiums like Turnberry Tower, Waterview, and the brand-new Pierce. Old Town Alexandria is famous for its fabulous shopping, restaurants, and visitor attractions. The very modern Oronoco and the recently completed Robinson Landing are two great examples of upscale living. Further west, McLean, and its rapidly expanding neighbor Tysons are introducing new luxury developments such as Monarch.
Just north of the Washington border are neighborhoods like Bethesda and Chevy Chase, featuring vibrant shopping and dining corridors, and high-end condo developments. Hampden Row, The Darcy, and The Lauren are just a sampling of high end buildings in this particular part of Maryland, conveniently close to Downtown DC.
To learn more about luxury and modern condos for sale in the Washington, DC region, call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, (202) 400-3070.