Bilevel condominiums --- lofts and townhouse style lay-outsFor some people one of the benefits of condo living is that everything is on one level. Many there are no stairs inside the unit of some condominiums. For those in wheelchairs, for the elderly, or for those who just like life without stairs, this is a big advantage. But for some people, life on one level is just not enough. Lofts and bilevel condominiums offer condo-style living, but doesn't limit life to just one level. One of my favorite examples of this is found in the top floor units at the Tiers of Manchester. 
The Tiers are "swiss-style" condominiums. Their roof lines echo the high-pitched roofs favored in Alpine cottages. In Switzerland these roof provide the pitch needed to get excess snow off the roof. But in Manchester Lakes, these roofs provide opportunities for dramatic overlooks in the condo itself.
The pitch of the roof allows for high angled ceilings and the placement of a loft over-looking the living area.
It's difficult in a photograph to show how this brings a real feeling of spaciousness to the condo. The lofts here also provide bonus space for storage and closets under the eaves of the roof. The loft is easily accessed by way of a spiral staircase that only adds to the dramatic feel of these condos.
In Kingstowne has a good many condominiums with lofts and the Tiers of Manchester and Eton Square are just two of my favorites. To check pricing and availability on these go to Tiers or Eton Square.
Lofts are dramatic and very appealing but they aren't for everyone. Another alternative in you're looking for a multi-level condo is the townhouse style layout found at the Sycamores at Van Dorn.
The Sycamores is one of many garden-style condos in this area that offer townhouse-style floorplans in a garden-style condo. This give you all the benefits of condo life (low maintenance, amenities) with the homey feel of a townhouse. In condos such as these, the bedrooms are upstairs but the kitchen and living room are downstairs. In some condos like the Sycamores and Old Town Village, most or all units have a townhouse style unit. In other condos, such as Eton Square in Kingstowne or Worldgate near Reston, on the the top floor units have the townhouse-style unit. But there is yet one more way to get a multi-floor condo.
Some high-rises offer units with multiple floors. For example the Fountains in the West End of Alexandria VA, have units that occupy two floors. The Fountains is also one of the most affordable condominiums in Northern Virginia and features a convenient location that is easily accessible via I-395 or public transportation. The Atrium in Arlington VA is a high-end condominium in Rosslyn that has dramatic two-level units with two-story windows. There are plenty of choices these days. Contact us to find a property that will fit your tastes, budget, commute!
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Intro to Eton Square
Eton Square condominiums are part of Kingstowne in Franconia / Alexandria VA. Eton Square has an Alexandria postal address, but is located in Fairfax County Virginia. Eton Square is conveniently located near the shops of Kingstowne Towne Centre at Kingstowne Boulevard. Eton Square straddles Kingstowne Village Parkway with a north and south "campus" located on either side of this broad avenue / artery of Kingstowne. Eton Square has garden-style condos, which means that there are less than 4 floors in each building and there is no elevator. The stairs here are open to the elements. Open stairs and no elevators mean reduced condo fees as compared to other locations in Northern Virginia. The exteriors are a pleasing mix of brick and siding with interesting architectural details like round-windows, open archways and many dormers. Like many garden-style condos in the Kingstowne vicinity, the condos at Eton Square are spacious. Of note is the top floor at Eton Square. Top floor condos here have a two-level design with a dramatic loft-style overlook to the living room. To check prices, see a map and more pictures of units that are actually for sale, click Eton Square condos.
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Kingstowne -- a planned community in Northern VirginiaA few quick facts about Kingstowne: compared to most subdivisions, Kingstowne is immense. Kingstowne is more than 5.3 square miles or roughly 3400 acres. Kingstowne is home for people than many counties in Virginia! Kingstown is has about 22,000 residents. Kingstowne has over 5300 homes. Kingstowne Towne Center has many of the shops and services that consumers need. Kingstowne is also well served by the Springfield Mall.
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About Eton Square in Kingstowne
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