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9417 Windsor Way
Burke, Virginia 22015
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,697 Square Feet
Welcome to Mulberry Hill
Initially, the little house on the hill was a part of the massive 300 acre Windsor (for which the street is now named) tobacco Plantation in Burke, Virginia (also named after a slave and plantation owner, Silas Burke.) Built in 1782, this little cottage began as a two-story wood house with several fireplaces. Throughout the years, previous owners have added and changed rooms to accommodate the various families that have called Mulberry Hill home. Today, this traditional home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces spread over 2,697 square feet, and sited on a corner acre lot. The home also features a detached 2-car garage and a stunning 10 x 10 Amdega summerhouse imported from England as a surprise for the current owner’s birthday! A deck was thoughtfully added to the summer house and is a delightful touch complementing the 3 walls of windows within. This home truly has to be seen in person to appreciate all of its charm and rich Virginia history. Schedule a private tour of 9417 Windsor Way with The Nellis Group TODAY!
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Burke & Burke Centre Virginia
Burke Virginia is one of Fairfax county’s hidden gem for its prices and its unpretentious sophistication. Located off the beaten path, Burke exudes all the suburban tranquility that any reasonable homeowner would expect of Northern VA, but without the town centers, Metro Stations, and destinations that sometimes make NoVa living constricting. Consisting primarily of single-family homes on large lots tucked amongst ancient trees, Burke often feels like you’re much farther out than you are. Located only 21 miles from Washington DC (33 minutes by car,) Burke is a land of hikes, horses, Little League, and the great outdoors. People come here for the serenity and stay for the community.
What’s there to do in Burke?
As we’ve stated, there are no malls here, no shopping destinations, outlets, concert venues, or office parks. People come here to live peacefully and raise families away from the distractions of more modern communities such as Reston. Living in Burke is a simpler type of living; a community that prides itself on its safety, schools, and family activities. When people have outings, they opt outdoors. With countless woodland areas, lake activities, hiking trails, and sports teams (for adults and children), Burke’s residents are all about it! For shopping, dining, and other activities that don’t involve getting your heart rate up, nearby Springfield, Fairfax City, and Tysons Corner are most likely where you’re headed.
Burke Centre: The Pride of Burke
Residentially, the glory of Burke has to be the award-winning Burke Centre. In 2010 The United States Census Bureau gave Burke Centre its own designation, splitting it from Burke officially. Burke Centre is organized by areas of similar size and styled units that have been designed and built by the same builder. Each area of similar size and design residences (i.e., smaller single-family houses, townhouses, large single-family houses, condominiums, duplexes, apartments, etc.) is called a “cluster.” The clusters are, in turn, organized into Neighborhoods, which are essentially based on the geography of the community.
The Breakdown:
There are five Neighborhoods: the COMMONS (6 Clusters/959 residences); the LANDINGS (11 Clusters/1,399 residents); the OAKS (16 Clusters/1,221 residences); the PONDS (14 Clusters/1,096 residences); and the WOODS (18 Clusters/1,187 residences).
Each neighborhood has one Trustee, and two Trustees are elected At-Large. The Trustees and Cluster Committees are elected by the community annually.
In summary, Cluster Committees represent a specific area within their Burke Centre neighborhood. Each Cluster focuses on its own unique needs and issues. Cluster members communicate information to one another, attend Neighborhood Council meetings, hold social gatherings, develop street improvements, organize cleanups, etc. There are 65 clusters within Burke Centre. The Cluster is the basic building block of the Conservancy and the cornerstone of Burke Centre’s management structure. Both owners and renters in good standing are eligible to serve on cluster committees.
Burke is served by two Virginia Railway Express stations, Burke Centre, and Rolling Road, both on the Manassas line. It is also served by the Metrobus (Washington, D.C.) system, via the 17A, B, G, H, K, and L and the 18G, H, J, P, R, and S routes, with rush-hour-only service to the Pentagon and Springfield Metro stations.
What’s happening in the neighborhoods?
Within each neighborhood (The Ponds, The Oaks, The Landings, The Commons,) there is a swimming pool, community center, basketball courts, volleyball pits, tennis courts, tot lots, open green space, and trails. Although each neighborhood has its amenities, residents of any cluster are free to use the other’s facilities. Adding to the expansive list of offerings, Burke Centre has its own VRE station, providing residents with a traffic-free option for work in and out of D.C. Burke Centre Conservancy also hosts residents-only events throughout the year. The annual Friends of Sadie Blood Drive, senior bus trips, Easter Egg Hunt, Earth Day Cleanups, Santa visits, and wine garden are just a few of the things residents look forward to with their neighbors each year. However, the showstopping Burke Centre Festival is where this neighborhood shows its level of commitment to the community. This year will feature “a huge Arts & Crafts Show, Karaoke, Fairfax County Police, Fire & Rescue displays, emergency preparedness area, live bands, dance and other entertainment, roving characters, a wide variety of festival food vendors, interactive wildlife shows, high-quality face painting, amusement rides, pony rides, a nursing mom’s private tent, basketball toss, Midway-style games, tons of community booths, giveaways and drawings, an after-hours wine garden and much more.” (Burke Centre Conservancy)
The bottom line:
Whether you’re searching for the more rustic experience of Burke, or the communal, amenity-rich options of Burke Centre, this area is truly a haven from the bustle of Washington D.C. and NoVa’s more aggressive suburbs. Burke and Burke Centre have everything you and your family could want or need within easy access to your home, but none more important than the peace, safety, and tranquility that comes along with these addresses.
*photos above courtesy of MLS, Deb Frank, Burke Centre Conservancy*