Clifton Virginia Real Estate

It’s hard to believe a small town like Clifton still exists just outside our Nation’s Capital. It has been home to everything from politicians to farmers and even a survivor from the Titanic. Sited 25 miles from Washington, D.C., the town has been around since the 1700s with much of the old world charm still in place. Clifton was initially a plantation and later became a railroad town. In 1869, a post office was established and the town started growing with stores and a school. On March 10, 1902 Clifton Station was established as a town by Charter from the Virginia General Assembly. It became the first town in Fairfax County. In 1985, the entire town was named to the National Register of Historic Places . Some 63 Clifton buildings were added to the register at that time. Towards the late 1970s and early 1980s development was starting to edge near Clifton, raising concerns that the new construction could ruin the beauty of the town. In the 1980s, an ordinance was enacted stating that only one building could be placed on 5-acre (20,000 m2) parcels that had not already been divided. Single-family homes were constructed in the southern and eastern parts of Clifton while land to the north became equestrian areas. 

Today, there remains a post office, a legion post, 2 churches, several quaint shops, businesses, restaurants and an award winning ice cream shop owned by the former town mayor.

Clifton hosts several community events each year including October's Clifton Day—an arts and crafts spectacular, the Haunted Trail at Halloween and a 5k run called the “Clifton Caboose Twilight Run.” There's also an antique car show, wine festival and a homes tour. It's also home to the famous Bunnyman Bridge and it's own winery called Paradise Springs.

Dining

"Trummers" on Main is a new addition to Clifton. It's a high end restaurant serving everything from seafood and steaks to gourmet salads. It's also known for its selection of wines and cocktails, including the Titanic. For lighter fare, including sandwiches and beer try the Main Street Pub. There's also the Clifton Cafe where gourmet coffee goes hand in hand with yummy crepes. And don't forget Peterson's Ice Cream Depot and the Dog Pound, with its hot dogs and soft serve.

Parks, Recreation Centers, Horse Back Riding, Boating and Golf

Clifton has its own town park with a playground. It's also close to Bull Run Marina and the soccer fields at Kinchloe.

Many residents in Clifton own horses and there are riding trails and stables  where riding lessons are offered throughout.

Twin Lakes Golf Course is right in Clifton's backyard. The 18-hole features 6,788 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 73 . The course rating is 72.0 and it has a slope rating of 132.  Fairfax Country Club is also nearby.

The closest  Fairfax County Recreation Center is South Run. It has an indoor pool and offers dozens of exercise classes for both young and old as well as tennis courts and playing fields.

Education

Robinson High School serves the Clifton community. It's a high achieving school with many extracurricular activities and a top ranked football team.  The children of Clifton attend one of three elementary schools: Oak View, Fairview or Union Mill. George Mason University is just minutes away.

Transportation

Clifton is just a short drive to Virginia Rail and is close to Fairfax County Parkway, Route 28, Prince William Parkway, and I-66.

Housing

Most of the homes in Clifton are on 5 acres of land or more. There are some communities where the homes are on an acre or under.  Clifton also includes some Planned Unit Develop meets such as Little Rocky Run a wonderful community of single family residences and townhomes.