Cardinal Forest is one of the largest condominium communities in Northern Virginia , with 1,050 attractive homes nestled into nearly 100 acres of old growth forest and carefully tended landscaping. In addition to 68 residential buildings, we have two swimming pools, four tennis courts, four playgrounds, two clubhouses, a multi-purpose area, sauna, boat lot, and other amenities. Whether you want a compact one-bedroom apartment or a spacious three level town home, you will find it here in Cardinal Forest .

With the peaceful living and relaxed pace, it is hard to believe that Cardinal Forest is only 16 miles from the heart of downtown Washington , D.C. Whether by car, bus, subway or train, the commute downtown is quick and easy. We are also close to the other major employment centers in the area, but without the high taxes, concrete canyons, and siren symphonies that are usually associated with commuter neighborhoods.

Cardinal Forest is located in Fairfax County, Virginia . Data from the 2000 US ranks Fairfax the second most affluent county in the country. This local wealth ensures a superb quality of life, including excellent schools, health care, shopping, roads, cultural opportunities, and services. Within Fairfax County , Cardinal Forest is located in the West Springfield district, an area that boasts one of the lowest crime rates in any major metropolitan area.

When you are here, it may seem as though you are miles from everything else, but in reality Cardinal Forest is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from practically everything. Here are just a few of the businesses located within one mile of our neighborhood: Giant Food, Whole Foods Market, CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks, Blockbuster Video, Merchant Tire and Auto, West Springfield Car Care, a dance studio, a martial arts studio, a pet spa, a computer store, three sport and health centers, several banks, doctors, gas stations, gift shops, and more. There are nearly a dozen restaurants and eateries within one mile of us. If you take your shopping seriously, you can get in your car and be in Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner, Potomac Mills, or any of Northern Virginia 's many shopping areas in only a few minutes.

Cardinal Forest is located two miles from the nearest commuter rail station and a quick bus ride from the Springfield subway station. There is also direct bus service to the Pentagon.

If nature is what you like, Cardinal Forest is bounded on two sides by parkland, including beautiful Lake Accotink Park which comprises nearly 500 acres of forested parkland surrounding a 77 acre lake. You are also only minutes away from Burke Lake Regional Park , Hidden Pond Nature Center and many other outdoor venues.

As a condominium, Cardinal Forest is a membership association. Each individual unit owner is also part owner of the entire property. The interests of these owners are represented by a volunteer Board of Directors whose members are elected from among the owners. This board works closely with a team of professional managers to ensure that the interests of our membership drive all management decisions and that we continue to maintain the air of informal elegance that is our trademark.