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When is a Fort Belvoir Address Not A Building on Post?
December 31st, 2008 Categories: Focus on Fairfax County, Military Relocation
When most people think of a Fort Belvoir address they immediately think of the U.S. Army Post. However Inlet Cove shares the Fort Belvoir postal address with its close neighbor. Inlet Cove is one of newer zero lot line neighborhoods that were built in Northern Virginia between 2002-2005.
With its close proximity to Fort Belvoir you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that a large percentage of the owners are current or former military. With the main gate to Fort Belvoir, DeWitt hospital, the PX and Commissary just a stones throw away, it is easy to understand why military families gravitate to either one of the large townhouses or detached homes that dot the winding streets in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is small with only 255 homes but it does have a tot lot and swimming pool.
With the shops of Lorton Market, the restaurants at Lorton Station and the Lorton VRE just a few miles south of the neighborhood finding what you need, if you don’t shop on post is easy. Recreation opportunities abound in the area with the Accotink Wildlife Refugee and Mason Neck State Park. Interested in history? Then just across the street is Pohick Church founded in 1732 and Mount Vernon is just a few miles away.
If a PCS move Fort Belvoir is in your future give me a call. Whether you are renting or buying I’ll be glad to answer your questions and give you a tour. I’ve been in your shoes many times and understand the complexities of a military move. You can also check out my Fort Belvoir Relocation Guide for more information on the area.
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The house was unassuming from the outside. A typical Prince William County brick front colonial with a great lot. Nothing unusual on the main level and since it was a foreclosure the buyer’s expectations weren’t set to high. Upper level had 4 nice size bedrooms and other than a little clean up the house was receiving two thumbs up.
Then we ventured to the lower level recreation room. This was obviously the party room in the house. At first glance the thought was perhaps vandals had come into the house. But then we realized that the graffiti was there on purpose. All of the walls had been covered with words and slogans. Honestly it was “tastefully” done and when you consider what we all encounter in foreclosure properties it was a pleasant surprise.
The house is on the buyer’s short list. It has multiple commuting options to the Pentagon where he is stationed, good schools and close to shopping. In a way it might be hard to paint over the graffiti but at least it only needs paint and not someone to come in with a mask and protective clothing to take out mold! Another day of interesting things you find when showing foreclosures in Prince William County.
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