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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you all so much!  Please keep the ideas coming!

Here's some additional info for those who asked:

*  prefer SFH instead of townhome
*  prefer "suburban" to "urban" feel, though it would be nice to have some places to eat and amenities in walking distance
*  really would like yard/outdoor space
*  closest Metro stop will be Farragut West
*  pools, parks, tennis opportunities all very important to us--private club OK if not too pricey
*  will probably choose private schools initially, but would like to be in good public school area in case we stay long-term

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I'm all about living in DC, personally, but this list screams Arlington, particularly around Clarendon. Orange line to Farragut West; super-easy commute. Great schools (public and Montessori), walkable, lots of parks, pools, etc. The only issue is private school proximity; not that there aren't any in Arlington, but most of the top privates are in DC. [/quote]

Some Arlington suggestions if you go that route...

Look for rentals in 22201 if you want to be walkable

Full Circle Montessori
Chesterbrook Montessori
Montessori School of McLean 
(skip Hippo House and Children's House)

I don't think there are any private schools actually right in Arlington though (maybe a Catholic school?) - I think McLean and DC are the closest.  But depending where you live in Arlington, some of the private school might be more accessible than many places in DC.

A bunch of parks and tennis courts. There is a public pool (Upton Hills) that is pretty decent, but it does get REALLY crowded.  Unfortunately, the wait lists for most of the private pools are pretty long (several years).  Some pools allow you to purchase a membership from someone else - so you could try that approach.  You could also try Washington Golf & Country Club, but I think it's tough to get in there too.  And $$$.

I don't know specific recs, but AU Park might work too - parks, walkable, etc. [/quote]

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