Bradfield

EXPLORING BRADFIELD

An Annandale, Virginia Community

The Bradfield neighborhood in Annandale, Virginia is a quiet area that sits just right outside the hustle and bustle that is usually seen here in the DMV area. This area is just 15 miles away from Washington D.C., and is an equal distance from Arlington, as well as the border to Maryland. This makes this area perfect for anyone who has a daily commute, but doesn’t want to live in one of those much busier areas, or for anyone who just likes to be able to be close enough to everything the larger cities have to offer, but still want a quiet escape. 

To add to the feel of a quiet escape from city life, Bradfield is located near many natural areas that offer a touch of what mother nature has to offer, without having to travel far to be able to experience. Within walking distance, just a couple blocks away, is Long Branch Park that has miles of groomed walking and biking trails through a natural forest landscape that follows a creek. Less than 2 miles away is also Lake Royal and Lake Braddock, which on top of the beautiful walking trails, also has a lake that is suitable for fishing and also lets you explore the water on things such as paddleboards. Before you get to the lake, make sure you stop by the Monticello Dog Park that’s on the way to let you dog be able to run free and socialize in a safe environment. 

Being in Bradfield gives owners the ability to be within close reach of many options for top rated food and restaurants. Local favorites that are within a mile or two from Bradfield include Giardino Italian Restaurant, Waraku Japanese Restaurant, Spartans Family Restaurant, and Pho Saigan 75 just to name a few. There are also a few local options for those of age, who love to support local business such as Bunnyman Brewing and Orkney Springs Distillery, which are both less than 10 miles away. And if you don’t want to eat out, Bradfield has many options for groceries and food around it including Giant Food, Safeway, and H Mart to meet all your grocery needs. 

For those who are moving into Bradfield with children, there is no need to worry as there are many options for school and childcare all within just a few miles of the neighborhood. There are 5 elementary schools within a 5 mile radius of Bradfield, to make sure that you find the perfect fit for your young ones. The nearest high school is WT Woodson High School that is just 3 miles away. Equal distance away is also the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, which is perfect for anyone who is looking for a close location for higher education.