If you are in the market for suburban paradise, Virginia Beach, VA may
be the perfect location. The city offers countless real estate options
from small starter homes in modest neighborhoods to custom-built
luxury homes in gated or golf course communities--and everything in
between. In the Bayside and Kempsville areas of the city, for example,
one will find scores of small real estate developments typical of single-family
suburbia: comfortably-sized homes designed for families of five or
fewer, with yards of a size perfect for customizing yet manageable on
a full-time work schedule. Comfortable, well-maintained townhouses are
also common in these areas.
In the North End area of Virginia Beach, VA real estate is toward the
more grand. In the Alanton or Forest Hills neighborhoods, for example,
you may find large lots, gentrified, tree-shaded streets, waterfront,
and luxuriant landscaping. Or, if unquestionably high-end is your
taste, try one of the city's most exclusive real estate areas, Bay Island. With
its isolation from traffic, lovely water views, private boat launches,
custom features, and large--even palatial--homes, this neighborhood
offers a lifestyle even a Hollywood celebrity would appreciate.
Virginia Beach, VA has many faces. Though the majority of the city's
real estate is suburban, some areas offer character that is distinctly
different. Ocean lovers may find the perfect home in Sandbridge, a
long, narrow strip of real estate surrounded by the Atlantic on the east and
Back Bay on the west. Homes in Sandbridge are designed for beach
living: typically narrow but two or three stories tall, often with
convenient bath facilities on the ground or garage floor. Many
properties have direct or even private beach access. Sandbridge's
geography also means one road in and out, a sought-after isolation
which offers a pleasant respite from the noise and pollution of
traffic. Other shore-lovers may wish to try the Chicks Beach
area. Houses here are often similar in style to Sandbridge but are
located along the Chesapeake Bay. Both separate and townhouse-style
homes are readily available. Chicks Beach is also not far from the
public oceanfront, offering the joys of both sea and bay as well as
easy access to shopping and transportation.
Virginia Beach, VA offers yet another personality in its southernmost
areas. Pungo and Blackwater are largely rural. Here you'll find
wide-open spaces, farm land, charming older homes, a fascinating local
history, and friends and neighbors who look out for each other in a
comfortable small-town atmosphere. South Virginia Beach, VA residents
enjoy a relaxed pace and fresh air as well as fresh local produce--or
the land to grow their own!
No matter what area of Virginia Beach, VA you call home, city-sponsored
amenities are near. There is an extensive central library
plus nine other branch libraries, a law library, and an active
Bookmobile program. It also has a large collection of materials for
disabled readers. The city's public schools are similarly
appointed. Consistently rated among the top in the Commonwealth, the
public school system offers fine neighborhoods schools as well as a
wide array of specialized programs for students of every
interest. Gifted programs are in place at all grade levels. In
addition, both elementary and high school level academies offer
extensive arts, science, legal, and other targeted curricula. And for
high schoolers and adults, the city offers advanced technical and
vocational training.
Virginia Beach, VA's parks and rec facilities are not to be overlooked,
either. The city provides a variety of themed facilities including two
skateboarding parks, two dog parks, three municipal golf courses, bike
trails, camping, swimming pools, sports fields, and boat
launches. These are in addition to dozens of neighborhood parks and
playgrounds.
Looking for culture? Virginia Beach, VA has many historic, educational,
and arts venues. Among them are the Contemporary Arts Center, Virginia
Aquarium and Marine Science Center, historic Francis Land House and
historic Thoroughgood House, Little Theater, and Fort Story/Cape Henry
Lighthouse. And throughout the year, events popular among locals and
visitors alike happen here. From the down-home charm of the Pungo
Strawberry Festival to the kitschy appeal of Viva Elvis, Virginia
Beach, VA offers culture for every taste.
With its complex geographic history and largely suburban nature,
Virginia Beach, VA never had a single downtown area. However, in the past
several years, city leaders have created Town Center, a massive
economic real estate project in what is known as the Central Business
Corridor. Town Center offers most everything you would find in a
typical "natural" downtown: abundant office space, high-end retail
shopping, an eclectic array of dining, an outdoor square that often
features live music acts, and nearness to the highway system. Town
Center is home to the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, where a
vast variety of music, drama, and dance shows appear year-round. You
can even live at Town Center: in these new luxury condos, someone who
yearns for the energy of an urban atmosphere will find a perfect home.
And living in Virginia Beach, VA, you needn't worry about your
career. Virginia Beach, VA is well-known among the military as well as
hundreds of national and international companies. Among the city's
largest non-government employers are Stihl, GEICO, and
Amerigroup. Companies appreciate the potential work force Virginia
Beach, VA represents: with Oceana and Little Creek military bases here,
there is a near-constant influx of highly-trained specialists
available. Virginia Beach, VA also is home to a number of college and
university campuses and satellite facilities, contributing even more
knowledge and skill to the population.
The beauty of a beach vacation spot plus the convenience and
comfortable familiarity of home year-round: this is living in Virginia
Beach, VA.
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