Beautiful Porches, Patios And Riverfront Views: VA/DC Dream Homes

VIRGINIA/DC — Homes with riverfront views and porches that let you enjoy parkland settings are on the market across Northern Virginia. In D.C., a magnificent home in the middle of Georgetown features a private patio that serves as a perfect place to relax and live outdoors during nice weather.

In McLean, a magnificent home comes with two decks above a screen porch to enjoy the peaceful sound of raindrops. Homes in the Manassas and Fredericksburg areas come with excellent views of the Occoquan and Rappahannock rivers, respectively.

High demand is expected to keep pushing home prices upward in Northern Virginia through the rest of spring and into the summer. In particular, steady year-over-year price increases are expected for homes in Fairfax and Arlington counties as well as the city of Alexandria, according to a new report from the Center for Regional Analysis and George Mason University and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.

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.

Bedrooms Have Private Decks At McLean Home

There's nothing like fresh air when the weather gets warm, and residents can easily get that at this McLean home. The home's bedrooms have their own private decks, offering quick access to the outdoors. For those rainy days, there's a screened porch to enjoy the peaceful sound of raindrops. On top of all that, the home has a parkland setting beyond the backyard.

Riverside Home In Fredericksburg Has Natural Light, Full Bar

This home for sale in Fredericksburg offers lots of natural light through its abundance of windows that face the Rappahannock River. In total, the residence has five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms. The home's location on the Rappahannock is ideal for any outdoorsy family.

Waterfront Manassas Home Has Plenty Of Privacy On 3 Acres

A house on the Occoquan River in the Manassas area is located on 3 acres off of Yates Ford Road, and includes an array of amenities and luxuries. In total, the home has five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It also has additional space in its library, sun room and formal dining room.

Ashburn House Has Stone Patio, Wet Bar, And 12 Acres For $2.5M

This brick home in Ashburn has seven bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. The property also features a four-car garage. Outside, the home has a stone patio with a fire pit. The property's 12 acres offer plenty of privacy.

Charleston-Style Double Porch Highlights Alexandria Home

The exterior with double porches will demand your attention at this four-bedroom Alexandria home. The townhouse features a Charleston-style setup of lower and upper porches. But that's not the only outdoor area to enjoy. Residents also have a landscaped yard and deck in the back.

Tudor-Style Home In Burke Overlooks Trees

This house in Burke will wow you with its Tudor-style exterior and location backing to a wooded area. The four-bedroom home includes a master bedroom that has its own home office space and outdoor deck. The home's living room leads out to the other deck facing the trees.

Renovated 1830 Georgetown Home Features Beautiful Patio

This 1830 home in Georgetown is in pristine condition and comes with a free-standing carriage house that can be accessed by a heated breezeway. The home has three bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, along with a gourmet kitchen. The home features a patio and gated parking.

Spacious Reston Home Offers Plenty To Enjoy

This one-of-a-kind, 5,000-square-foot custom-built home is located in Reston's sought-after Fox Mill Woods neighborhood. The floor plan is open and airy with large rooms; high ceilings are on 3-levels with loads of light. The home features a large deck, covered porch and lower level patio.

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