Both in Ashburn, Loudoun County. Both without golf. Both excellent. The choice comes down to one question: do you want new and walkable, or established and One Loudoun adjacent?
New vs established. Birchwood is still building — new Miller & Smith homes are available. Potomac Green is complete and fully established. Buyers who want new construction with builder warranty go to Birchwood. Buyers who want a settled community with mature social programming go to Potomac Green.
Walkability. Birchwood is genuinely walkable to Brambleton Town Center — restaurants, movies, grocery. Potomac Green is adjacent to One Loudoun but most residents drive or take the shuttle. If walking to dinner is important to you, Birchwood wins clearly.
Clubhouse size. Potomac Green's 29,000 sq ft clubhouse is the largest in Northern Virginia — bigger than Birchwood's 20,000 sq ft. More space means less crowding at peak times in a similarly-sized community.
HOA all-in cost. Birchwood's HOA includes FiOS TV and internet, water, snow, and trash — costs that are separate at Potomac Green. Compare total monthly costs, not just HOA headline numbers, before deciding.
Airport noise. Birchwood requires a Dulles noise overlay disclosure that Potomac Green does not. For most buyers this is a non-issue — but noise-sensitive buyers should visit Birchwood at different times before committing.
You want new construction, walkability to a town center, Silver Line proximity, and the most modern 55+ community design in the region. Budget $450K+.
You want an established Del Webb community with the largest clubhouse in the region, proven social programming, and One Loudoun adjacency. Budget starts around $350K.
Dan covers both communities and can walk you through what's on the market right now at each. Call or text him directly.
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