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Leisure World of Virginia, an over 55 community in Northern Virginia, has an interesting location with the beautiful golf course of the Lansdowne Resort weaving around the community affording beautiful views.
The gated Leisure World of Virginia is in the fastest growing part of Northern Virginia in Lansdowne. Its an upscale area convenient to everything. For miles there are new home communities sprouting up on both sides of Route 7. Location
It is 17 miles from Tysons Corner and the 495 beltway. It is convenient to Dulles Airport and within commute distance to Washington, DC. There are upscale shopping areas and outlets. Convenient access to shopping in Leesburg. You pass well-known attractions as Wolf Trap theater and Great Falls of Virginia. The area's planning preserves the feeling of open space and woods. At this time of year, the Autumn color of the trees was very beautiful.
This community features:
- Gated
- Large award-winning clubhouse with activities and restaurant
- Indoor/outdoor pool
- Rooftop tennis courts
- Fitness Center
- Views
- Golf at Lansdowne Resort
- Chapel
- Library
- Bank
- Convenience store
- Concierge
- ...and more
Their brochure states that over half of the residents live there because their roots are in the Northern Virgnia area and they want to be close to family and work. Yes, many of the residents are still working although over 55--more than a third.
Leisure World of Virginia at build-out will comprise 2500 condominium homes (please verify)--the largest adult community in Virginia.
Two Campuses
There are two campuses to be built--the first, the West Campus (now nearly finished), of high and low rise condos, is nearly filled. The last building of that campus, the Riverview condos, is nearly fully occupied. The Riverview condos is even more upscale in design. (Please verify all information.)
The next campus to be built is the East Campus and that is not expected for a couple more years and the website states prices could be higher than West Campus. (Please verify for accuracy with the builder regarding pricing for future buildings.)
Resales
There may also be resales of West campus homes by this time. Check with local Realtors or the community.
All Leisure World communities offer a variety of price ranges (typical of large communities). The developer, IDI Group, also has a LW community in Maryland, in which I reside, and have found the management and amenities of LW communities to be outstanding.
Award-Winning Community
LW of Virginia recently won a prestigious award from the 50+ Housing Council "Best Overall" among Nation's large active adult communities. The community clubhouse category also won an award. I visited the clubhouse and was impressed with the elegant design and interior amenities.
Many features included in H/O Fee...
There is a monthly homeowner's fee which includes maintenance of grounds and common areas, fire insurance of the common areas, water, common area utilities, trash removal (trash chutes), full time security, shuttle bus, snow removal, clubhouse amenities, operating and replacement reserves, basic cable and a few other items. (Although we try to be accurate, it is your responsibility to verify all information to be accurate and current.)
In-unit services for odd jobs and maintenance repairs are available at a nominal charge.
The owner is responsible for payment of electric service and gas heat, which are individually metered. Real estate taxes and personal property and liability insurance are not included in the condominium assessment. (Please verify all information.)
Views
Some of the views are of the Potomac River, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Lansdowne Resort. The campus is 93 acres.
Enjoy the photos, below, we took while visiting. Not all features shown are available in all units and may be options.

Buildings and rooftop tennis courts

Enclosed balcony. Fireplace is electric and may not be available in all plans and some features shown may only be optional. Please verify all information with the builder.

Condominum decorated and spacious hallway

Kitchen features latest amenities and breakfast area (some items shown may be options)


The Centerpiece is the beautifully designed clubhouse featuring rooftop tennis court and La Pergola gourmet Restaurant & Bar as well as outstanding amenities of indoor pool, fitness center, aerobics studio, ballroom, classrooms, etc.

Interior view of clubhouse

Very large, incredible Fitness Center with state-of-the-art fitness machines.

Large pool area with spa--I wanted to jump in it was so beautiful.

Rooftop tennis courts--included views.

Outdoor dining patio off clubhouse
Directions: From highway 7, turn onto Lansdowne Boulevard, go two blocks and turn right onto Woodridge Parkway and 2 blocks turn left onto Slatestone Court and see signs to Sales Center on left ahead.
Phone at Sales Office: 703-581-1711 or 1-866-666-7575 toll free.
Website: www.idigroup.com
We are not affiliated in any way with IDI Group or Leisure World of Virginia. This website is for informational purposes only. Please verify any and all information as it is subject to change.
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Also see my Review of LW of Maryland by IDI Group