Stafford County may not occupy as plum a location in relationship to the District as do Loudoun, Prince William, or Fairfax Counties, but it compensates for that with a far more affordable cost of living. Gorgeous houses are found more cheaply here, along with quieter neighborhoods and smaller towns. For those who either work outside D.C. or prize a bit of personal space, this is where you want to be!
Aquia Harbor
This sizable gated community contains some 2,300 homes sprawling over a wooded, hilly homestead on the banks of the Potomac. Twenty-four hours security and a dedicated police force are just two of the many amenities that make Aquia Harbor a top pick for many families entering the area - an onsite golf course and marina keep things exciting, along with numerous green spaces for lounging, exercise, or play.
Country Wood Estates
As the name suggests, the majesty of treed woods inspired the site of Country Wood Estates. Yards full of trees and rustic villas are seen everywhere here. Spacious rambler-style homes, abundant plots, and wide terraces, porches, and decks ensure that you will always have room to roam!
Poplar Estates
Another wood-themed community - from the name developers of Country Wood, actually - Poplar Estates is your place for luxe nests on outsized plots of land. The homes are still being built, and each sports at least three acres of land! With loads of community amenities and gracious floorplans at a great value, combined with the area’s top-notch schools and loads of park land, this one’s going to fill up fast.
Woodstream Townhomes
Those who commute via I-95 should run - not walk - to scoop up one of the luxuriously-appointed, three-story townhomes available at Woodstream. The community’s immensely-desirable location and beautiful homes make it a popular choice for anyone not especially motivated to find time for lawn care or other tedious home exterior projects, but who want the best of Stafford living: sidewalks limned in flowers and trees, considerate traffic, pools and picnic areas, and the ability to walk to shopping or dining.
Seasons Landing
Five different home types are available to those settling within the planned community of Seasons Landing, and every one of them is gorgeous. Brick exteriors, stone fireplaces, sprawling floor-plans, wide driveways, and crisp, green lawns bespeak the fact that this a neighborhood of luxury residences.
