BRAMBLETON BUZZ: LATEST NEWS & EVENTS IN LOUDOUN COUNTY

News & Updates Around Ashburn – Summer 2019

Posted August 8, 2019

Summer Events in Brambleton

From neighborhood development to Town Center happenings, here’s a run-down of the latest news around Brambleton.


Around the Neighborhoods

The summer months are a great time to buy a new home in Brambleton! The community’s pools, parks and over 18 miles of trail are proudly displayed amid lush landscaping while the social scene gets kicked up a notch with summer concerts, festivals, pool parties and more. Just one look is enough for future residents to whet their appetites with a taste of the #BramLife as they eagerly await their own move-in day!

Are you ready to call Brambleton home? New homes are currently available in 4 distinct neighborhoods – but hurry, they’re selling quickly!

  • West Park – This is one of the last neighborhoods selling brand NEW single-family homes in Ashburn! Winchester Homes has their Jameson model home plus 2 additional homesites for sale, priced from the upper $600s. These single-family designs have a desirable Brambleton address, amazing amenities and are located within walking distance to Brambleton Middle School and the brand new Independence High School. And Loudoun’s newest park, Hanson Regional Park, is being built right around the corner!
  • Downtown Brambleton – Connected. Modern. Walkable. Welcome to surban living, where the convenience of walking to great parks, coffee shops, the movies, or even the neighborhood gym is not sacrificed for trendy architectural features and modern townhome designs. An urban experience awaits in these KnutsonMiller & Smith and Van Metre townhomes, all within walking distance to Brambleton’s Town Center. Private rooftop terraces and relaxing views of the lake are some of the highlights of living in Downtown Brambleton. Priced from the low $500s.
  • Toll Brothers at Brambleton – These 4-level townhomes with rooftop terraces offer some of the most private backyard retreats in Brambleton! Plus you’ll have convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment at the Brambleton Town Center. Hurry, only 3 homesites remain, priced from the upper $600s.
  • Birchwood at Brambleton – Enjoy the active adult lifestyle in a low maintenance home and walkable community with a resort-style Clubhouse in Ashburn’s newest 55+ community. Home styles range from single-families, attached villas or elevator condominiums with 1,000 to over 3,000 square feet and a variety of features such as garages, lofts, basements and outdoor spaces.

Ready to Move NOW?

 


Birchwood at Brambleton: Life Refreshes at 55!

We have exciting news to share from Birchwood, Brambleton’s premier 55+ community: the Clubhouse is now open! This 20,000 square foot gem houses the Marketing and HOA offices as well as indoor and outdoor pools and bars, a demonstration kitchen, art studio, fitness room with yoga studio, golf simulator, theater room, and multiple conversational seating and meeting areas. This residents-only* retreat is sure to impress and maybe even spike a little envy: Are you old enough? Click below for a video tour.

*Birchwood at Brambleton is an exclusive 55+ community with its own private facilities, including the new clubhouse, pools and activity courts that are provided through and maintained by the Birchwood at Brambleton Community Association’s monthly dues.

Ready for More?

Birchwood at Brambleton offers low maintenance, never-before-built condominiums, courtyards, villas, bungalows, carriages and single-family homes by Miller & Smith, Van Metre Homes and Winchester Homes, priced from the $300s to $700s. Plan your visit of our builders’ decorated model homes today.

Come See What’s New with Birchwood’s Builders:
  • Birchwood at Brambleton picture collage 2019Miller & Smith Courtyards – Courtyard homes with luxurious owner’s suite & secondary bedroom on the main living level; up to 4 beds/3 baths; up to 2,491 sq ft; priced from the low $600s.
  • Van Metre’s Grand Villas – New homesites now available with elevators!
  • Van Metre’s The Townes – 2-level townhomes with main-level masters; up to 2,600 sq ft; priced from the low $500s
  • Winchester’s Carriages – 1st floor owner’s suites; up to 3 beds/baths; up to 2,627 sq ft; priced from the low $500s

News & Happenings Around the Town Center

Good Dog Rocky Celebrates Grand Opening!

Brambleton dogs in town centerGood Dog Rocky celebrated its official ribbon-cutting and grand opening on July 13th. Since opening the store earlier this year, Good Dog Rocky has been providing a healthier lifestyle for our pets with natural, nutritious and organic pet food choices. They’ve also become Brambletonians’ favorite choice for dog grooming and bathing services (there’s even a self-wash option). Catch a full recap of the day’s events and pictures – including those of Biscuit & Waffles, the local Brambleton Corgi celebs – on our blog.

There’s a New Chef In Town!

AhSo RestaurantAhso's new chef de cuisine, Rich Falbo has already put Brambleton on the DC food map, and now chef and owner, Jason Maddens, is making sure it stays there with his recent team expansion. Join us in welcoming Chef Rich Falbo as AhSo’s Chef de Cuisine! Falbo is a 20-year restaurant vet who most recently worked at Dupont Circle’s Firefly. He started his latest gig alongside Maddens earlier this summer. Learn more from EaterDC.

Award-Winning Brambleton Library

Brambleton Library Design Award

We’re proud to announce that the beautiful Brambleton Library building was a 2019 recipient of the Loudoun County Economic Development’s “Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Awards!

Local residents, project owners, developers and architects are encouraged to nominate buildings around the county that they admire. This year, the Brambleton Library was the Design Cabinet’s selection and students’ choice for the “Familiar” category. This category recognizes design excellence demonstrated in the exceptional attention given to surrounding buildings, places and details during the project design, making it look as if it had always been a visually harmonious member of the larger family of forms, textures and colors which can be found in the existing neighborhood.

This award was received within 6 months of the library being open – a true testament to how well it fits in with this Town Center and has quickly become a neighborhood hotspot!

Visit Loudoun’s “Summer of Love” Tour Makes A Stop In Brambleton

Summer of Love at BrambletonBrambleton’s Summer Concert Series kicked off with a throwback to 1969!  Visit Loudoun’s #LoCoSummerOfLove VW van made a special appearance at the June 27th concert as part of its tour around Loudoun celebrating 50 years of the iconic “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan. Want to see the van again? Catch it through October at various Loudoun events.

Celebrate Brambleton In Color

Thank you to everyone who has discovered our whimsical new mural on the east side of the OneLife Fitness building, and keep the pictures coming on social media using #BrambletonInColor! Congratulations to this summer’s photo contest winner (shown below) and recipient of a $100 Brambleton Town Center gift card.


Resident Perks

Welcome to the #BramLife! Enjoy your new neighborhood with these exclusive Brambleton resident perks and discounts.

  • Sign up for community updates – The Brambleton Community Association (BCA) wants you to stay “in the know!” Subscribe to regular community updates and alerts.
  • Get your Bram Life Pass – Brambleton residents receive exclusive discounts at several participating businesses including AhSo, Solace Brewery, Fleetwood Winery and more just by showing their Bram Life Pass (aka, pool pass). For example, Fleetwood Winery offers 10% off purchases every Thursday from 12 to 8 PM.
  • Redeem your Onelife Fitness membership – If you purchased a brand new home from a Brambleton builder within the past year, hurry in to Onelife Fitness to activate the FREE membership (your builder has already paid for it)! Call the club for details, 703-774-9500. *Please note: free membership must be activated within one year of your settlement date. Free memberships are non-transferable and not applicable to Brambleton resales or Birchwood residents.
  • Mark your calendar and be sure to attend the next Brambleton event!

Back-To-School

Students at Brambleton Middle School

A lot of “Tigers” will be roaming around Brambleton once the new Independence High School opens in a few weeks, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Join us in welcoming this new school to the community and wishing all Loudoun County Public School students and staff a great new year!

Need some motivation to get your crew ready to hit the books? Our Back-to-School Guide has a few pointers for our Brambleton families and friends!


Connect With Us!

 

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Join Our Exclusive Facebook Groups:
  • B_Beautiful@Brambleton – Follow along on this resident-created group to share the beauty of Brambleton through visuals. All are invited to join.
  • Brambleton Realtor Insiders – Realtor friends are invited to join this newly created exclusive Facebook group to stay updated on Brambleton & Birchwood’s latest news, development and photos!
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Nearby Happenings

Local Parks

Hanson park ground breaking ceremony

Loudoun County held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park on Saturday, June 29, 2019. The ceremony took place at the park site on Evergreen Mills Road in Arcola.

Features of the 257-acre park will include 17 lighted athletic fields, including two artificial turf fields and one cricket field; five ponds; the historic Lee-Hanson House; an event lodge and nature center; pavilions and picnic shelters; a skate plaza and disc golf course; a splash pad and playground with inclusive features, dog parks and over 75 acres of wooded park with trails. The park will be operated by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Currently, construction is expected to end around Spring of 2022.

Metro Trains Have Arrived In Loudoun!

“The current date to open the system to the public is July 16, 2020. That is our goal at this point, and we’re working very hard to meet it,” said Charles Stark, airports authority senior vice president for the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, via WTOP. Read more.


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