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Our folks (75-76) are at the Montebello Condominiums in Alexandria and LOVING IT!  They really like that there is such a range of ages and feel that it keeps them younger.  On their floor there are couples with young babies, middle-aged people, and 1 couple like them.  This is a stepping stone for them to an independent living or retirement community.  (We have deposits at the Goodwin House, the Fairfax, and some place out in Reston that I can't remember the name of, depending on their preferences and who goes first OR if they both go together.)

The amenities are great:  indoor pool, outdoor pool, tennis courts, small bowling alley, fitness room, small grocery store, small wooded area for walking, gated, great security, shuttle bus to the Huntington Metro, dedicated indoor parking, hobby rooms in each building for carpentry or painting items, community/party rooms in each building, lots of outdoor parking for add'l cars and guests.  Staff is great.  Common areas have been recently renovated and the whole place is very well maintained.  Dogs up to a certain lb are accepted and there is a huge community of dog owners out and about at all times walking their pets.  Quick access to Old Town, the city and the GW Bike Path for being out-and-about.  Nice country club right down the street for first-class golf if that is your thing.

They are in a J unit, which is about 1600 square feet, and the largest uncombined unit size.  Great balconies off of the LR and the MBR.  A huge amount of storage plus a storage unit right off of their indoor parking spot.  We had to do a small amount of work when they moved in (kitchen updates, bathrooms updated, hardwood floors throughout).  If the unit next door ever goes up for sale then we will pick it up for another 1000 square feet (turn the add'l kitchen into a utility room, convert the LR/DR into a family room with a wet bar area and keep the bed/bath for a live-in).  Because of their floor, building and what direction the condo is facing, they have absolutely fabulous views of the WDC skyline.

We looked at the Turnberry (Arlington) and Porto Vecchio (Old Town Alexandria).  While both are very nice, and definitely more posh with the 24-hour concierge service, we all felt more comfortable at the Montebello.

Prices are very reasonable, especially the condo fee (under $1K a month) given all the amenities.  All told, even with the prior and upcoming renos and add'l unit cost, we figure we've saved just under $1M over the other options.

We are all very happy with their choice!
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