History, Hollywood And Summertime Living: VA/DC Dream Homes

VIRGINIA/DC — A luxury home near Leesburg with everything you could need and a stately home in Herndon featured in a Hollywood science fiction movie. Those are just two of the many homes in Virginia and D.C. currently on the market.

The Leesburg home features a private sauna, a putting green and a pool, along with 14,000 square feet of luxury indoor living. The Herndon home on Grace Street was picked by the location manager for the 1997 Jodie Foster movie Contact based on a novel by Carl Sagan.

Looking for a home with a pool to cool off during the area's long, hot summers? Patch has lists of homes with a place to splash in Vienna and McLean.

Check out this week's collection of homes currently on the market in Northern Virginia and D.C. You can find photo galleries of properties in the listings linked in each article.

Leesburg Estate Features Sauna, Theater, And Putting Green

This luxurious home in Leesburg combines plenty of space with an array of modern amenities, including a private sauna, a putting green and a pool. In total, the property offers six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, and more than 14,000 square feet.

Historic Herndon And Hollywood Home Rolled Into One

Welcome to this famous Historic Herndon home that made its Hollywood debut in the movie Contact. This stately home is full of charm and historical details. It includes an inviting grand foyer; a formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace; and a stunning gourmet kitchen.

Completely Renovated Alexandria Home Dates Back To 1770

Even though this Old Town Alexandria home was completely renovated, the history is evident. The three-bedroom home dates back to 1770, featuring original heart pine floors and original fireplaces that are decorative only. A courtyard provides a private place to enjoy the outdoors.

Modern 3-Level Home In Arlington Is Perfect For Entertaining

A stunning architectural masterpiece, this impressive Arlington home offers six bedrooms and six full baths. The gourmet kitchen includes a waterfall center island, Wolf/subzero stainless appliances and a dinning/breakfast area. The home backs to the Washington Golf & Country Club.

Fort Hunt Home Features Front Porch, Modern Interior

Renovations make on this 1952 home in Fort Hunt feel like new. It comes with charming front porch with a ceiling fan. Inside you'll see how the renovations transformed the home, with nine-foot ceilings that can be found on both levels, and the main level has a gourmet kitchen.

132-Year-Old Brick Colonial In Downtown Fredericksburg

The brick colonial in downtown Fredericksburg, built in 1889, has four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and more than 3,000 square feet. The house comes with a front porch. The classic features continue around the home, with an extra side porch and a detached garage behind the house.

Woodbridge Home Boasts Gourmet Kitchen, Prime Location

This home in May's Quarter in Woodbridge combines a great location with plenty of amenities. The house has five bedrooms, four and a half bathroom, and more than 5,400 square feet. The home's main level is anchored by its gleaming hardwood floors and elegant plantation shutters.

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