ASHBURN

Once a wide, open acreage known as Farmwell, Ashburn, VA, has transformed in recent decades into a destination for high-tech industry, stylish living, and top-notch dining and entertainment. In the 90’s, Ashburn became the headquarters for AOL, and today roughly 70% of global internet traffic flows through data centers in the city and neighboring Sterling. As a tech and commercial hub, Ashburn has attracted major investment by companies like Verizon and Amazon Web Services. In turn, great homes and amenities have sprung up in the area, affording Ashburn residents with beautiful parks, local cinema, horseback riding, and golf at Brambleton Golf Course. Enjoy a hike or a horse ride along the 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion trail, which ambles all the way from Purcellville to the east to Shirlington south of DC. Colonial and Shingle-style homes adorn the charming neighborhoods of Ashburn, as do more modern condos in communities such as One Loudoun. Ashburn showcases a wide range of comfortable living arrangements, dining and shopping options, and opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of Northern Virginia.