Belle Haven Meadows is a small community of detached homes located on Belle Haven Meadows Court in the Groveton and Beacon Hill area of Alexandria, Virginia. The neighborhood provides a quiet cul-de-sac setting near West Potomac High School, Richmond Highway, Huntington Metro, parks, shopping, and Old Town Alexandria.
Developed primarily between 1989 and 1990, Belle Haven Meadows contains approximately 14 Colonial-style residences. The community’s limited size means homes for sale may appear infrequently.
Homes in Belle Haven Meadows are primarily spacious two-story Colonials with brick or brick-accented exteriors. Most residences provide four or five bedrooms, multiple full and half bathrooms, and approximately 2,600 to more than 3,900 square feet of finished living space.
Floor plans commonly include formal living and dining rooms, family rooms with fireplaces, eat-in kitchens, and upper-level bedroom suites. Finished lower levels may provide recreation rooms, home offices, guest accommodations, exercise areas, storage, or additional bathrooms.
Interior finishes vary according to renovations completed by individual owners. Buyers may find hardwood flooring, crown molding, built-in cabinetry, bay windows, and large primary suites. Updated homes can include open kitchens, stone countertops, modern appliances, renovated bathrooms, improved windows, and upgraded mechanical systems.
Belle Haven Meadows homes generally occupy lots of approximately one-fifth to one-quarter acre. The cul-de-sac layout limits through traffic and gives the community a defined residential setting.
Outdoor features may include decks, patios, screened porches, landscaped gardens, and fenced backyards. Most residences have an attached two-car garage and private driveway, although buyers should verify the parking and storage available at each property.
Homes in Belle Haven Meadows are generally not governed by a mandatory homeowners association. Owners are still subject to Fairfax County zoning regulations, permitting requirements, recorded restrictions, and utility or access easements.
Buyers should review the title report and property documents to identify any restrictions that apply to a particular residence.
Bucknell Manor Park provides athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, a playground, and neighborhood green space. Mount Eagle Park and Lenclair Park offer additional recreation nearby.
Huntley Meadows Park features wetlands, wooded trails, wildlife observation areas, and an accessible boardwalk. Belle Haven Park, Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, and the Mount Vernon Trail provide opportunities for walking, cycling, boating, and enjoying the Potomac River.
Beacon Center provides grocery shopping, restaurants, pharmacies, fitness facilities, and everyday services. Belle View Shopping Center and the Richmond Highway corridor offer additional retail and dining choices.
Old Town Alexandria is a short drive from Belle Haven Meadows and provides independent shops, restaurants, historic attractions, entertainment, and waterfront activities.
Belle Haven Meadows is conveniently located near Richmond Highway, Beacon Hill Road, Fort Hunt Road, and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. These routes connect the neighborhood with Old Town Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, Interstate 495, Reagan National Airport, and Washington, D.C.
Huntington Metro is the closest Metrorail station and provides Yellow Line service. Fairfax Connector and Metrobus routes operate along Richmond Highway and nearby roads.
Belle Haven Meadows is served by Fairfax County Public Schools. Schools commonly assigned to community addresses include:
West Potomac High School is located immediately east of the community. School boundaries and academic programs may change, so buyers should confirm the assignment for a specific property through the Fairfax County Public Schools boundary locator.