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MaryAnne Fiorita
301/468-0606
800/357-1304
Long & Foster
6000 Executive Blvd.
Suite 100
N. Bethesda, MD 20852
Cell 301/529-0090
Fax 301/770-9654
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Montgomery County
Bethesda
An attractive, older suburb of Washington, D.C., Bethesda is the home of the National Institutes of Health, the Naval Medical Center, the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, and the National Library of Medicine. It is a community of recent high-rise commercial development and apartments contrasted with tree-lined streets and large homes on mature, well-landscaped lots. Excellent shopping is available at the Montgomery and White Flint Malls. For fresh produce and home-cooked foods, the Montgomery Farm Women’s Cooperative Market on Wisconsin Avenue is open every Wednesday and Saturday. Just north of Bethesda is the Cabin John Regional Park, with its tennis and handball courts, ball fields, hiking trails, picnic areas and play- grounds, train ride and Noah’s Ark Animal Farm.
Chevy Chase (Maryland)
A strong sense of community surrounds the Chevy Chase enclave, which falls within both Montgomery County, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Convenient to a number of exciting shopping districts, theaters and restaurants as well as public transportation, Chevy Chase is a “village” of large, well-kept homes on enchanting tree-lined streets. Many of the residents in this family-oriented community have lived in Chevy Chase all their lives, a testament to its appeal.
Colesville
Situated in gently rolling countryside, Colesville has large comfortable homes. There are neighborhoods of new as well as older housing. The community has many excellent recreational facilities, including Martin Luther King Park with its indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and playing fields for team sports.
Gaithersburg
Located at the center of the county, Gaithersburg was established in 1802 and still shows touches of its original rural character. Horse shows held at the nearby Potomac Horse Center are a regular weekend attraction and summers mean trips to area pick-your-own farm markets for strawberries and other fresh produce.
Restoration has brought renewed life and charm to Gaithersburg’s town center. In a small park on Darnestown Road is the National Geographic Society’s membership center with exhibits and a bookstore. An AMTRAK station, convenient to 1-270, and the county’s excellent Ride-On transportation system, have made this area a site of rapid growth. Housing is relatively affordable and appealing new subdivisions make this the community of choice for many families with young children.
Germantown/Damascus
New subdivisions have developed in Germantown as the result of the growth taking place throughout Montgomery County. The community’s convenient location adjacent to the 1-270 corridor and relatively affordable housing make it a popular place to live. Damascus is a quaint, small town. Its rural heritage is still in evidence in the older business sections and neighborhoods. Surrounding Damascus, small farms are available for those desiring land and the country life.
Kensington
Known for the shops along its Antique Row, Kensington is just outside the Capital Beltway, which encircles the District of Columbia and passes through Montgomery and other Maryland and Virginia counties. The towering spires of the Mormon Temple can be seen above the trees. It is a small, older community with lovely, well-kept homes and yards. Considerable open space adds to Kensington’s charm.
Montgomery Village
Montgomery Village is a planned community, characterized by open space, trees, and good recreational facilities, including a golf course and a lake. Work or play, residents have everything they need within the Village. Shopping is excellent. With many large businesses and government agencies in the area and its nearness to the MetroRail, Montgomery Village has continued to grow at a steady pace.
Olney
This older community in the northern part of Montgomery County is seeing a considerable amount of new development. Two popular attractions are the Olney Ale House and the Olney Theatre that often imports talent for its productions. Shopping is good and conveniently close by.
Poolesville
A quaint old riverfront town with a number of historic homes, Poolesville is the site of the only ferry still in operation on the Potomac. Semi-professional polo, played at the Potomac Polo Club, is among the best on the Eastern circuit. The Meadowlark Inn is a landmark run by the same family for generations. The small town character has been pre- served in this growing community.
Potomac
Located in Maryland’s hunt country, Potomac is a prestigious community of rolling countryside and large estates. Horses figure significantly in the leisure time activities of Potomac residents, with excellent facilities for polo, dressage, and cross-country riding. Potomac is also the site of the Tournament Players Club at Avenel, featuring the Kemper Open and other tournaments. A 185- mile towpath winds through picturesque C & O Canal Park. The original 19th century lock house at Swain’s Lock on the C & O Canal is a popular site for canoeing, biking, and hiking.
Rockville
The Montgomery County seat, Rockville is the second largest city in Maryland. Growing outward from the original town center are the newer business and residential districts. While many residents work in Washington, government agencies and private industry provide jobs in this desirable community. Rockville offers excellent shopping, recreational, and cultural opportunities. Notable is the Montgomery County park system, with a multi-pool swimming center, two public golf courses, and Rock Creek Regional Park for boating, fishing, and picnicking. Theaters include the Harlequin Dinner Theatre and Montgomery College Theater. There are many attractive new subdivisions with open space, pools, and tennis courts.
Shady Grove
The last stop on the Washington Metro’s Red Line, Shady Grove is popular with Washington commuters who want to live away from the city. The rapidly developing business community along Research Boulevard and Shady Grove Road has brought new life as well as services and amenities to this once rural area.
Silver Spring/Wheaton
The adjacent communities of Silver Spring and Wheaton have the comfortable feel of older, long-established neighborhoods. Homes are separated from sidewalks by mature landscaping on small lots. The atmosphere ranges from urban to suburban as you move away from the District. There are excellent cultural and recreational facilities, including a library, park system, arboretum, wildlife park, indoor and outdoor ice-skating, tennis courts, a miniature train, and an equestrian center.
Washington, DC
Adams-Morgan
An up-and-coming neighborhood, Adams-Morgan is undergoing considerable growth and renovation. Restored townhouses may date back into the last century. This is the place to go to sample the foods of Thailand, Ethiopia, El Salvador, and other exotic lands. Adams-Morgan has numerous boutiques offering unique art and handicrafts. Thrift or second-hand shops provide untold treasures for the bargain hunter. For daily needs and the more usual items, Connecticut Avenue and Dupont Circle shopping is convenient.
American University Park
Taking its name from American University, this is a family-oriented neighborhood of detached homes. There are large yards and pleasant streets where children can play and their parents can enjoy an evening stroll. The National Cathedral, the Naval Observatory, and the National Zoo are not far. The quietness of this neighborhood off Embassy Row brings the best of suburban living within city limits.
Capitol Hill
The hub of the city, Capitol Hill is closely attuned to the business of government. Quiet residential streets lined with stately townhouses are a short walk away from government offices, museums, galleries, restaurants, and shops. The Hill is dotted with small parks and the 19th century Eastern Market is a major attraction for fresh produce and other goods. Diversions of another sort are found in numerous political and private clubs that draw prestige from their Capitol Hill addresses. Congressional and Senate staffers are especially fond of gathering for political discussions in local restaurants.
Chevy Chase (Washington)
Chevy Chase is a charming, prestigious area that falls within both the District of Columbia and Montgomery County, Maryland. This quiet residential community has many large, comfortable homes along its tree-lined streets and offers a unique combination of close-in convenience and quiet seclusion. Convenient to Metro as well as many interesting shopping, dining, and entertainment areas, Chevy Chase is an area of understated elegance and life-long residents.
Cleveland Park
Cleveland Park is a firmly established neighborhood that goes back to the early 1900’s. Site of the National Cathedral, it is one of the most sought-after areas in the District. While architecture is diverse, neighborhoods are dominated by large frame houses with great wrap-around porches. Cleveland Park is adjacent to the National Zoo. Shopping areas are close to this family-oriented neighborhood just five minutes from the heart of downtown.
Dupont Circle/West End
For residents of Dupont Circle, just about everything is within walking distance. The Metro puts the rest of Washington just a few steps away. This townhouse community, which extends into West End, has become increasingly residential and popular in recent years. It is a lively, cosmopolitan area, with a wide variety of shops, restaurants, galleries, and movies. In the area are National Geographic Society’s Explorers Hall, several embassies, the Brookings Institute, and the famed Phillips Collection.
Foxhall
One of the wealthiest, most exclusive neighborhoods in the District, Foxhall is a community of magnificent homes with gatehouses, chauffeurs, and other servants’ quarters. Residents enjoy fine art, antiques, and the best in contemporary design. It’s not unusual, when homes in this community change hands, for the estates to be handled by Sotheby’s.
Georgetown
A flourishing town before the District of Columbia came into being, Georgetown has retained much of its small town independence and a character of its own. Especially popular with visitors to the nation’s capital, it is also one of the most desirable places to live in the District. Georgetown’s streets invite you to walk, with their intriguing alleyways to explore and chic shops, restaurants and pubs to visit and re-visit.
Georgetown is a distinct, historic community where many homes and buildings date back to the early 1800’s. It is a college town, with Georgetown University in its midst. In Dumbarton Oaks there is the museum and gardens to expand the mind and please the senses, while the footpaths along the C & O Canal are a hiker’s delight.
Periodically the streets of Georgetown are the scene of nighttime revelry as when the Redskins have a Super Bowl season—admittedly this is a rare occasion. More often the nightlife is indoors at “Blues Alley” and several other well-known clubs. Shopping in the Victorian Georgetown Park mall and countless boutiques is a unique experience. Conveniently close by, along Rock Creek, is “Foggy Bottom,” site of the Kennedy Center and George Washington University.
Hillcrest
Away from the noise of the city, the neighborhood of Hillcrest is still only 15 minutes from downtown and Capitol Hill. A popular area with families, there is excellent shopping nearby and residents feel a real sense of community. Fort DuPont and Fort Davis Parks are favorites here, with their bike trails and picnic areas and programs organized by the District’s Recreational Authority.
Kalorama
Kalorama is an older neighborhood of quiet, understated elegance. The three- and four-story turn-of-the-century townhouses, built in the finest beaux-arts style, have a regal air about them. Across Connecticut Avenue are luxurious single-family homes. Intended from its development in the 1890’s to be a fashionable residential area, Kalorama has maintained its original character. It is convenient to Dupont Circle, the Kennedy Center, and to prime shopping along Connecticut Avenue. Metro puts it within minutes of downtown.
Shepherd Park/Colonial Village
Similar to Chevy Chase, Shepherd Park is an older, well-established urban neighborhood. Here are comfortable single-family homes on large lots with plenty of trees and greenery. The community is the site of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Situated along Rock Creek Park, Colonial Village is an enormously desirable place to live. Residents enjoy the country atmosphere that the surrounding parkland provides, knowing that their in- vestment is safe from further development. This is an area of comfortable single-family homes.
Also in Northwest are the two communities of Forest Hills and Crestwood on either side of Rock Creek Park. A country atmosphere dominates these areas of large, estate-like homes.