

In the Burke Junction development in Fairfax city, single-family houses are priced from $899,990 to $999,990. (Benjamin C Tankersley/For The Washington Post)

The cozy neighborhood of Burke Junction, ideal for commuters, is just a short walk from the Burke Centre train station served by the Virginia Railway Express Manassas line and the Amtrak Northeast Regional train.

Once completed, the Fairfax City community will have 17 single-family houses, a walking trail and park. It opened in May and the builder has already sold about half of the home sites that wrap around the long cul-de-sac street.

Adam Hall, sales associate for the community, said the development is drawing interest from buyers in Northern Virginia as well as those relocating for jobs from other parts of the region.

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In addition to being near the train station, Burke Junction is also close to Old Town Fairfax and Fairfax’s trendy Mosaic District which has an eclectic mix of independent boutiques, restaurants, healthy food stores and an art house cinema.

There are six floor plans, and most have four bedrooms. But large families in need of extra space will appreciate the most spacious plan, the 4,244-square-foot Louisville that comes standard with five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and a three-car tandem garage.

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Sliding glass doors: All of the houses have bright and airy floor plans with high ceilings throughout all three floors. Exterior elevation choices include columned entryways, bay windows and covered front porches large enough to fit a set of four rocking chairs to take in the peaceful view.

The sales office is in the Berwyn model home. This is the midrange floor plan which starts at 3,681 square feet and has three full baths and a main-level powder room.

A wide foyer greets guests at the entry and separates the living and dining rooms. One of the unique features about this plan is that it comes with the option to add two sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to close off the formal rooms from the foyer.

A set of stairs is unobtrusively placed beyond the foyer just before the kitchen and family room entrance. The 19-by-19-foot family room is surrounded by windows and the model showcases a wall height fireplace with the television mounted above it.

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A light-colored wood flooring can be seen throughout the main level from the foyer to the back portion of the home.

The family room flows seamlessly into the kitchen with only a center island serving as the separation point. This makes it easy when entertaining or when the cook doesn’t want to feel left out of the action.

This isn’t just any center island, it’s an obvious gathering hub big enough to fit at least five stools and comes with a small secondary sink. There are recessed lights throughout the main-level rooms but four pendant light fixtures hang over the island adding even more style to the gourmet kitchen.



One of the most unique features about the Berwyn model plan is that it comes with the option to add two sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to close off the formal rooms from the foyer. (Benjamin C Tankersley/For The Washington Post)

White cabinetry and light-colored granite countertops keep with the light and airy theme. Some of the cabinets come with glass doors. There’s also an 11-by-8-foot dining area with access to a patio door that opens onto a deck spanning the width of the family room. Another plan, the Dover, comes with an option to add a covered porch off the kitchen.

Around the corner from the kitchen is a cozy hidden workspace with a built-in desk, cabinets and a window, perfect for children doing homework. This space is outside of a separate room which can serve as a home office. The model uses it to highlight a fifth-bedroom option with a walk-in closet.

Second-floor loft: A wide set of stairs leads to the second level where the first thing guests will see is an oversized loft space that can be used as a second family room. This loft also has built-in desks and can come with a double-door entry.

There are four bedrooms spread throughout the long hallway. They each have ample closet space, and two of the rooms share a buddy bath accessible by both bedrooms. The third bedroom is next to the owner’s suite and includes its own private full bath.

The 19-by-17-foot suite has a tray ceiling, dual closets and spa bath with dark cabinetry and granite counters. This level is also home to a large laundry room.

The model home has a finished lower level with a large recreation and game room with a wet bar and wall of cabinetry. Nearby, there’s a closed off room that can serve as the den or another bedroom and bathroom. But the highlight of this lower level is the exercise studio with wood floors and mirrored walls. And there’s still plenty of unfinished space for storage as needed.

Schools: Bonnie Brae, Robinson Secondary School for middle and high school.

Transit: There are plenty of options to get around — Burke Centre Amtrak Station, VRE, Fairfax County Parkway and Interstate 66.



A rear deck spans the width of the family room. (Benjamin C Tankersley/For The Washington Post)