Willowsford Opens to Wide Acclaim

Nov. 1, 2011 - PRLog -- ASHBURN, Va., – Willowsford, an exceptional new community in Loudoun County, has officially opened to the public and commenced home sales.  More than 750 people were in attendance at the “A Taste of Willowsford” event to preview Willowsford’s initial new home collections offered by Beazer, K. Hovnanian and Van Metre Homes.  For months, the public has waited patiently as the development in Willowsford’s first villages emerged into its charming entrances and streetscape of low stone walls and four-board fencing, a distinctive truss bridge spanning Upper Broad Run Creek, the farm loop trail and Tenant House information center with spacious outdoor amphitheatre—all exemplifying the spectacular community that is now underway.

Visitors to Willowsford are now able to experience the Willowsford lifestyle by visiting the Tenant House, its inviting farmhouse-style community information center incorporating repurposed stone, wood and brick from a nearby historical structure built circa 1800, and previewing new home collections by Beazer, K. Hovnanian and Van Metre Homes.  Architectural standards for Willowsford’s homes have been exclusively designed to ensure a quality single-family home community with generous homesites from ¼-acre to 2+acres, complementing the natural beauty of the setting and reflecting styles and features authentic to Loudoun County’s charming historic towns and villages.  

Located in the heart of Loudoun County, the community spans over 4,000 acres—half of which is dedicated to shared open space managed under the Willowsford Conservancy. Within the conservancy lies Willowsford Farm which is preparing for its first year of fruit and vegetable production in 2012 under the direction of its new farm manager, Michael Snow.  RPL, a national residential development expert, is overseeing the project execution and has established the conservancy.

“Willowsford is built around a true quality-of-life concept,” stated Brian Cullen, who is leading the Willowsford development team.  “We’re creating a place that will have a unique sense of community where residents can enjoy the types of old-fashioned amenities that some of us remember from our childhoods—nature trails, a farm, outdoor camping, a sledding hill—but also with sophisticated entertaining venues.  We believe this is all part of developing a place with true character—something that is sorely lacking in many new communities today.”

A number of unique and engaging recreational spaces are planned for Willowsford.  Sycamore House and The Lodge at Willow Lake, two of the community centerpieces, are planned to include resort quality amenities.  These signature community facilities will also showcase Willowsford’s strong food and farm connection, supporting a variety of culinary programs that appeal to both the champion barbeque’r and the seasoned epicurean.  Willowsford plans to offer a very unique “farm-to-table” lifestyle that engages residents across a broad spectrum of local and seasonal eating—a place where you can ‘grow your own’ at the community garden, ‘pick your own’ at the u-pick garden, buy direct from Willowsford Farm through its CSA or at the farm market, ‘cook your own’…or enjoy a professionally prepared meal with friends and family. An extensive nature trail and park network, a lake for fishing and recreation and a dog park add to the distinctive community design.

"We absolutely love Willowsford,” stated Justin Rerko. “Its blend of artistic community design and architecturally inspired homes stands out in an area where every development feels the same.  We look forward to making our home at Willowsford."

For more information, visit www.Willowsfordpr.com, or call 571-252-3980.

RPL is a national real estate investment company focused on residential land development.  RPL offers extensive industry and market expertise and a track record of proven success as a result of the organization’s dedication to operational excellence and the highest standards in business practices.  Since 1995, the principals and affiliates of RPL have participated in the development of more than 87 residential communities located throughout 20 U.S. markets with a total capitalization exceeding $5.3 billion.