| The Commonwealth of Virginia is a remarkable place | | | | As part of growing northern Virginia, the Stafford |
| to live, offering its residents a wide variety of | | | | area provides its residents with access to an |
| lifestyle opportunities. One extremely interesting | | | | incomparable range of shopping options. Antique |
| option is the Stafford County area. It is a great area | | | | vendors and artisans have hung their shingles |
| and the Stafford homes for sale are selling at true | | | | throughout the area, as have the major retailers in |
| bargain prices. | | | | Potomac Mills large outlet center. Don't let the calm, |
| Stafford lies between Richmond, the | | | | natural beauty of the area fool you--one can find |
| Commonwealth's capital, and Washington, the nation's | | | | anything he or she may need in this part of Virginia! |
| capital. It is the county seat for Stafford County, | | | | However, Stafford somehow manages to maintain |
| located in beautiful northern Virginia. | | | | an attractive small town feel. More than 1,000 acres |
| The area is a dream for amateur historians. The fact | | | | of parkland and the natural beauty of the area help |
| that George Washington's boyhood home, Berry | | | | to keep the County from feeling too crowded or |
| Farm, is part of Stafford is only one fascinating tie to | | | | urban. Large old plantation properties and gorgeous |
| the past. This is where the tale of Pocahontas and | | | | equestrian properties assist in maintaining an almost |
| her relationship with Captain John Smith unfolded and | | | | rural feel. It's not an exaggeration to say that the |
| it almost seems as if every historical figure from | | | | Stafford area really does provide those who call it |
| eighteenth and nineteenth century US history is | | | | home with "the best of both worlds." |
| somehow linked to Stafford. | | | | Stafford's ties to the "government economy" have |
| Today, many people considering Stafford homes for | | | | helped it to remain vibrant even during tough |
| sale are drawn to the area due to its convenient | | | | economic times and its future looks bright. Amazingly, |
| access to Washington, DC. Many government | | | | it is still possible to find wonderful Stafford homes for |
| workers and other Washington professionals call | | | | sale at great prices. A recent survey of offerings |
| Stafford home and the well-developed commuter rail | | | | revealed everything from beautiful cabins tucked |
| and highway system make travel back and forth | | | | away in the wood to large estates overlooking the |
| from the capital quite convenient. | | | | Potomac. Prices for Stafford homes for sale started |
| Stafford homes for sale are also attractive to those | | | | at a mere $150,000! |
| with a link to the famed Marine Corps Base of | | | | If you are considering a move to northern Virginia, |
| Quantico, which is located nearby. The base is | | | | work in Washington, DC, or are looking for a |
| another of the area's larger employers. | | | | high-potential location for real estate investment, you |
| The area is home to a new regional airport, over one | | | | will undoubtedly want to investigate the many quality |
| hundred and fifty restaurants and several of Virginia's | | | | Stafford homes for sale. There is no place else in |
| best elementary and high schools. Stafford County | | | | Virginia, or the country for that matter, quite like |
| offers an active, growing, vibrant and positive | | | | Stafford County! |
| atmosphere. | | | | |