Haymarket

The term "cookie cutter houses" has become synonymous with planned communities. Often, with only one or two builders offering design options, homeowners only have a few choices regarding their home's architecture, layout and overall aesthetics. Such is not the case in the luxury gated golf community of Piedmont in Western Prince William County. With 16 builders contributing to the construction of this neighborhood, Piedmont is a place where you can choose an upscale staycation lifestyle—and your floor plan. "Piedmont is appealing to home buyers because of the diversity. It offers a wider variety of models and floor plans than similar neighborhoods in the area, but with comparable prices," says Mary Beth Eisenhard, a Realtor and founding member of the Eisenhard Group with Long & Foster Gainesville. Located just north of the historic town of Haymarket, Piedmont contains just over 1,600 residences with a mix of single-family homes and town houses. Single-family homes start in the mid-to-high $700,000s before topping out just shy of $1.5 million. As advertised, they are available in various styles and materials, from classic brick colonials with columned porticos to rambling modern farmhouses with wide front porches and gabled roofs. For the latter, you pay around $725,000 and, in turn, enjoy four bedrooms and 3,500 square feet. A custom estate-style home made of durable Hardiplank and elegant stone might offer six bedrooms and 7,000 square feet with a price tag of $1.3 million. Town houses also run the gamut, ranging from around $500,000 for three bedrooms and 2,500 square feet, all the way up to the high $600,000s for three levels, four bedrooms and a spacious 4,000 square feet of living space. Like single-family homes, they come in all shapes and sizes, including brick front rowhouses with jutting bay windows and attached homes that feature traditional colonial architecture and double garages. Piedmont complements their generous home offerings with lush amenities, starting with The Piedmont Club. This premier country club hosts an 18-hole championship golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio. The course welcomes players of all levels, with events for pros and lessons and programs for newbies. When you're off the greens, the stunning 22,000 square-foot clubhouse offers gourmet cuisine at The Bistro or on the patio overlooking the course. You can also build your social network with ongoing social events, programming for kids and families, holiday celebrations or opportunities to host your own gathering. Whether you have a family, are living your best life as a single or are enjoying your golden years, Piedmont provides amenities to please. The Piedmont Athletic Club offers personal trainers, a full-service gym and an indoor pool with year-round swim lessons. Outside, two Olympic-size pools with well-appointed bathhouses await, providing summer fun, activities and events. You can also keep your tennis game tight with two tennis courts or plan a pick-up game on the basketball courts. For your tiny tots, five playgrounds throughout the neighborhood make play dates easy to arrange. For your school-aged crew, Mountain View Elementary earns an A-minus from Niche and hosts an active calendar of community events. Bull Run Middle School is walkable for many families and has been recognized as a "School of Excellence" five times by the Prince William County Public Schools and a "Blue Ribbon School" by the Virginia Music Educators Association. Battlefield High School wraps up your students' secondary education with strong student leadership programs that prepare them for success after high school. When it's time to stock the pantry, Harris Teeter is 10 minutes away at Heritage Marketplace. Once you get groceries, you can treat yourself to some Starbucks or satisfy your sweet tooth at Baskin Robbins or Dunkin' Donuts. If it's a more grown-up taste you're looking for, Trouvaille Brewing Company serves locally brewed beer in a friendly atmosphere. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, natural beauty surrounds you in the Piedmont community, but commuting convenience is also part of the package. With Route 15 creating the neighborhood's western border and I-66 just a few minutes south, you can easily be anywhere you need to be in the Greater Washington region. Piedmont does more than allow you to choose a floorplan and home style you love; it allows you to build the life you want.

Piedmont South offers exactly the calm and orderly environment that many homebuyers look for in a suburb. The quiet Haymarket neighborhood features a pleasant combination of convenient location, pleasant surroundings, nearby amenities and highly-rated public schools. “It’s an attractive, secluded neighborhood,” says local Realtor Mary Beth Eisenhard of the Eisenhard Group. “But it’s still close to shopping and dining. It’s a fundamentally comfortable place to live.” Homes in Piedmont South showcase a range of architectural styles, from traditional colonials to more modern designs. Most homes in the area were built in the last 30 years, and tend to have large layouts, accommodating families of different sizes. Condos in the neighborhood typically sell for between $350,000 and $450,000 while offering 1,500 to 2,000 square feet, while the neighborhood’s spacious single-family homes can go for anywhere from $600,000 to a little under $1 million and typically feature between 2,500 and 5,000 square feet. The neighborhood’s wide, modern streets are lined with shade trees and carefully maintained lawns, with many houses backing into small wooded areas. Piedmont South’s residents enjoy easy access to a number of pleasant spaces, where leisure and recreational activities like walking, jogging, and casual sports games are common. A number of gated communities in the area, like Parks of Piedmont, maintain their own private parks, pools and recreational facilities. The area’s shopping is concentrated in central Haymarket, less than half a mile from Piedmont South. There, on either side of Washington Street, you’ll find a variety of retailers, from big box stores like Walmart and Kohl’s to local shops like Saddlery Liquidators. The area is also home to the neighborhood’s supermarkets, Aldi and Wegman’s. In terms of dining, Piedmont South offers a range of options. As with retailers, the area’s restaurants are concentrated in central Haymarket. Washington Street has everything from fast food and chain restaurants to international eateries serving Japanese, Italian and Mexican cuisig8pyne. Zandra’s Taqueria is known for its combination of modern and traditional taco offerings, along with its generous margaritas. When locals are in the mood for a night out, they have a number of bars and breweries to choose from. Highly rated Trouvaille Brewing Company features an ever-evolving selection of classic pilsners, modern fruited sours and hazy IPAs, all brewed in-house. Schools around Piedmont South fall under the jurisdiction of Prince William County Public Schools, a district that has been recognized for its consistent efforts toward delivering quality education. Haymarket Elementary is rated seven out of ten on GreatSchools, and Bull Run Middle School has an A- overall grade on Niche. Battlefield High School also has a seven out of ten rating on GreatSchools: it has been recognized as a “School of Excellence” by the county four times and is regularly ranked among the top 25 high schools in Virginia by U.S. News. Battlefield is known for its strong computer science curriculum, which can be seen in its award-winning Robotics team. While Haymarket is often considered part of the D.C. suburbs, it's not the quickest commute if you’re looking to get to the Capitol — Piedmont South is close to where the houses stop and the farmland starts. Downtown DC and central suburbs like Arlington and Alexandria are all around 45 minutes away by car, however, it’s an easier commute to the western suburbs: Centreville and Manassas are just a 15 minute drive. The neighborhood’s out-of-the-way location has its benefits, too. There are a number of excellent parks and preserves within a short drive, including the expansive and historic Manassas National Battlefield Park, and James Long Regional Park, which features miles of mixed-use trails. Piedmont South offers an uncomplicated suburban living experience. It combines easy access to essential amenities with a peaceful environment, striking a balance that appeals to those looking to enjoy both suburban convenience and rural tranquility.