(Updated at 1:05 p.m.) Firefighters are investigating the source of dark smoke seen billowing out of a Columbia Pike apartment building’s parking garage.
The smoke was seen coming out of the garage entrance at the rear of the Pike 3400 building, at the southwest corner of the busy intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Glebe Road. A large fire department response was dispatched to the scene around 12:30 p.m., though the smoke has since largely abated.
A full slate of candidates is vying to unseat Rep. Don Beyer as Arlington’s representative in Congress.
Beyer has held onto his 8th District seat — which includes all of Arlington County, the cities Alexandria and Falls Church, and portions of Fairfax County — since he replaced the retiring Rep. Jim Moran in 2014.
Address: 20031 Oakland Farm Road
Neighborhood: Virginia’s Eastern Shore (Cape Charles, Virginia)
Type: 5 BR, 5 (+3 half) BA waterfront, restored, historic, estate with main house, carriage house and barn/event space – 5612 sq. ft.
Listed: $3,295,000
Noteworthy: 1850 Charm Updated for Modern Luxury/Event Space
Mimosa Farm: A Bespoke Waterfront Legacy
An offering of unparalleled distinction, Mimosa Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously restored and totally renovated historic estate. This 17.1-acre waterfront property, boasting over 1,500 feet of natural shoreline, seamlessly combines the charm of its 1850 heritage with the pinnacle of contemporary luxury and convenience. The estate features a grand main house, a versatile carriage house with a complete apartment, and an expansive restored barn with living quarters currently operating as a high-demand event venue, yet ripe for a multitude of bespoke uses.
*Key Features Include*
-5 Bedrooms (3 in Main House, 1 in Carriage House and 1 in Barn/Event Venue),
-5 Full Bathrooms ( 3 in Main House, 1 in Carriage House and 1 in Barn/Event Venue) and
-3 Half Baths ( 1 in Main House, 1 in Carriage House and in 1 Barn/Event Venue)
-New three-bay garage/carriage house with a second-floor living suite.
-Historic barn built circa 1863, now a five-star rated event venue (“Mimosa Barn”).
2,808 square feet of space with a capacity for 300+ guests plus bedroom with water view, 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, kitchenette, sitting area and flex spaces
-RV electric post next to the garage.
-Irrigation system.
-500-gallon propane tank.
-Private125′ dock with a boat lift.
-Whole-house generator, water filter, and dehumidifier.
-Main house security system
-Large outdoor fire pit.
-Historic Preservation Tax Credit available
Listed by:
Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty/Barclay Nordlinger Team
[email protected]
(202) 285-3935
(Updated 12 p.m.) Today (Thursday) marks one month since Russia invaded Ukraine, plunging the country and Arlington’s sister city, Ivano-Frankivsk, into war.
In solidarity with Ukraine, Northside Social (3211 Wilson Blvd) is hosting a fundraiser this weekend, featuring traditional food and beer and live Ukrainian music from D.C.-area ensemble Gerdan.
Ghost Limb is a timely and haunting examination of authoritarianism set during Argentina’s Dirty War that draws poetic inspiration from the Persephone and Demeter myth. When Consuelo’s son is “disappeared” by the military, she discovers a psychic link between her injured arm and her tortured child-and races to find him before it’s too late.
Performance Days and Times
Ballston Quarterfest Crawl is coming back in May.
The now-annual free event put on by the Ballston Business Improvement District is set for Saturday, May 21 this year.
Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos César Rodríguez joins NCE for a luminous performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, “Elvira Madigan,” celebrated for its elegance, lyricism, and timeless appeal. Artistic Director and violinist Leo Sushansky takes center stage in Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, offering a deeply personal and passionate interpretation of its sweeping romantic lines.
The program is further enriched by Florence Price’s Adoration, a work of profound beauty and spiritual warmth, and Johan Svendsen’s Romance, cherished for its lyrical charm and expressive simplicity.
Mysterious Bug Bites Reported — Arlington residents are against dealing with red and intensely itchy bug bites, the cause of which is so far unclear. One theory is that last year’s scourge of oak mites are back. [Facebook, WUSA 9]
Catalytic Converter Thefts in Fairlington — “A resident has reported that the catalytic converter on their Toyota Prius was stolen during the night March 21, 2022. The converter was physically cut away from the vehicle. There have been 7 similar thefts of catalytic converters reported from the Fairlington neighborhoods.” [Twitter]
Arlington County is now under a Flood Watch, until 6 a.m. Thursday.
The watch was issued just after 11 p.m. Storms and periods of heavy rain are expected overnight, leading to the possibility of flooding in the area.
Residents of a North Arlington neighborhood say a large house with a huge yard on their quiet cul-de-sac is generating even bigger problems: boisterous parties, underage drinking, fast driving and trash.
“This is worse than an accident waiting to happen; it’s a potential tragedy in the making,” said Darren Trigonoplos, a resident of the Riverwood neighborhood, which borders the George Washington Parkway, during the public comment portion of Saturday’s County Board meeting.
(Updated at 4:10 p.m.) Someone is apparently setting trash cans on fire at Wakefield High School.
Firefighters were on scene at the school this afternoon after a fire in a trash can filled part of the second floor with smoke, according to scanner traffic. It’s the second trash fire in recent days at the school, we’re told.
The leadership of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church near Ballston is looking to do something about its parking lot.
The 120-spot surface parking lot fronts N. Glebe Road and is separated from the church, located at 1500 N. Glebe Road, by 16th Street N.
