Watergate at Landmark

*Luxury Fully-Furnished Efficiency / Studio with amazing view & amenities *

Please watch & listen to the 8-minute video tour of the condo, with the volume "on" to hear the narration - https://www.dropbox.com/s/lmxw46c0i9ngslx/2020.12.08%200%20-%20Main%20Video%20Efficiency%20Tour.MOV?dl=0
- Monthly rent = $998
- All utilities (heating, cooling, garbage, water, etc.) + high speed wireless internet / month = $101
- Security deposit = $998
- The 'move in fee' charged by condo = $140
- The 'move out fee' charged by condo = $200
- Availability - from now onwards
Price includes most condo complex amenities & an amazing 180 degree view to downtown Alexandria, the Potomac River & the horizon. This is a luxury efficiency / studio apartment in the lavish Watergate at Landmark (WAL) complex. WAL is a gated 36-acre community, with 24-hour top-notch security. WAL has numerous, spectacular amenities, including, but not limited to, indoor pool with lap lanes & hot tub, resort-style outdoor pool, fitness center, indoor & outdoor tennis courts, playgrounds, putting green, walking paths, library, convenience store, dry cleaner, hair salon, & other amenities & services on-site. Almost all amenities are free with residency. WAL is walking distance (1.5 mile) to the Van Dorn metro (blue line) & WAL runs a free shuttle bus for all residents to & from the metro. The rental rate includes all amenities except indoor tennis & racket ball at certain hours. Renter(s) are expected to be courteous, tidy, reasonable, & to follow all WAL rules. The unit is fully-furnished with
- a full size bed & bedding;
- a second full size futon couch or bed;
- a kitchenette with a refrigerator-freezer, microwave, new baking oven, brand-new electric burner for frying or boiling, toaster, sandwich grill, juicer, brand-new portable dishwasher, pots & pans, glass bowls, cups, plates, cutlery, drying rack, cutting board, baker's rack, expandable kitchen storage unit, & other cooking equipment;
- a fully-stocked bathroom with newly re-glazed & re-caulked bathtub, shower with brand new shower parts & spouts, shower curtain, vanity, brand-new 'Hollywood-style' vanity lights, new bathroom ceiling lights, weighing scale, toiletries, linens, & portable washer-dryer; an antique desk that converts into a dining table for up 4 people with 4 antique chairs;
- a large screen (42 in. diagonal) high-definition TV that connects to your phone or computer via G00gle Chromecast so you can broadcast any video or image on your phone to the TV;
- a walk-in closet with new lighting, a bureau, storage containers, clothes hangers, extra bedding, vacuum, Swiffer mop, Swiffer duster, & dust pan;
- a sliding door closet;
- brand new window curtain rod & curtains,
- as well as a TV stand, bedside table, bookcase, stationary supplies, five lamps, & wall decorations.
- All carpet is brand-new, installed in 2020.
- The HVAC was installed in ~2019.
Also includes a beautiful view of the Alexandria skyline from the 15th floor, from one of the highest buildings in Alexandria. One can see ~15 miles, including the Ferris Wheel at National Harbor, MD, & bald & golden eagles. The foyer has additional storage, including two large closets with sliding glass doors, a brand-new ceiling light & is shared with the owner. No other parts of the unit are shared. The unit is security-protected by two coded locks at the entry, motion-activated video surveillance at the front door, key-entry only to the entire building, & manned 24-hour security at both vehicle entrances to the complex.
Sports & Recreation Amenities Include:
- Outdoor Tennis Courts
- Large Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Large Indoor Swimming Pool
- Indoor Tennis Courts
- Pickleball (Indoor/Outdoor)
- Basketball (Half-court)
- Fitness Center
- Volleyball Court (Outdoor)
- Racquetball Court (Indoor)
- Playground
- Putting Green
- Billiards Room
- Ping Pong Tables
- Air Hockey Table
- Gazebos & BBQ areas
- Golf Practice Room
- Private Party Rooms
- Card Room
- TV Room
- Hot tub jacuzzi
- Jogging/Walking Trail
- Dry Saunas
- Picnic Areas
- Party Rooms

The WAL complex also has a few miles of walking paths & picnic areas inside the complex & is adjacent to Stevenson Park & a short walk to Bren Mar Park.

Services & Privacy Amenities Include:
- Community Library
- Over 100 security cameras
- In-house Maintenance Staff
- Shuttle Bus Service
- Hair salon
- 24-hour Patrol Service
- Gated Entrances
- Car Wash Station
- On-site Car Vacuum
- Community Magazine
- Weekly Flyer
- In-house Cable TV channel
- ATM Machine
- Personal Storage Rooms
- Bicycle Storage
- Resident & Guest Parking
You can use a free WAL shuttle bus for going to/from metro, shopping & other areas.
A criminal background check & credit check will be performed. Apartments.com charges $24.99 for the background check, & with that, the applicant can apply to up to 10 properties. Applicants must provide their last 2 pay stubs & a copy of their driver's license / U.S. federal government I.D.
Lease length is flexible. Please let the owner your preference on lease length. There is some preference for a month-to-month lease, but longer-term leases will be considered depending on the quality of the applicant. Earliest move-in date is December 25th, 2020. The occupant will be required to purchase rental insurance. Renter's insurance is typically ~$50 to $200/year.

PARKING: Up to 1 outdoor parking space is available on-site for free within a secure parking lot with 24 hour security. Up to 1 indoor, covered garage parking space is available for an additional $100/month.

Before one can move in, an agreement must be signed & one must pay the first month's rent & utilities, the security deposit, & a $140 move-in fee and a $200 move-out fee required by the WAL complex. The WAL complex only allows large moves M-F 9:30am-6pm. If you can complete your move in < 1 hour, the WAL complex allows up to < 1 hr moves Sat-Sun 10:30am-4pm.
WAL is a ~5-min drive to I-395 & I-495. Easy access to DC, Old Town Alexandria, the new Amazon campus, National Harbor in MD, & anywhere along the beltway or metro.

All amenities are free with residency except for indoor tennis & racket ball courts ($12/hr/court - fee charged by WAL at certain times).


WAL charges $25 for an electronic pass for your car to automatically open the gate when your car passes by.

Pet policy: No cats, dogs, snakes or large animals. Small, caged pets such as hamsters, guinea pigs or fish are allowed, as long as they remain caged.


Lease Summary

- Monthly rent = $998
- All utilities (heating, cooling, garbage, water, etc.) + high speed wireless internet / month = $101
- Security deposit = $998
- The 'move in fee' charged by WAL = $140
- The 'move out fee' charged by WAL = $200
- Availability - now onwards
Lease length is flexible. Please let the owner your preference on lease length.