New Old Town North Development Named Best DC Area Boutique Condominium

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Muse, a new condominium development that opened in Alexandria's Old Town North, has earned an award from real estate research consultant Delta Associates.

Muse won the 2022 Best Boutique Condominium award at Delta Associates' Washington/Baltimore Multifamily Awards for Excellence. The awards recognizes apartment and condominium communities in DC, Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and Baltimore. Winners are selected based on factors like location, price, the pace of sales, design and marketing.

"Condominiums at Muse in Old Town North offer exceptional design and world-class
marketing in Alexandria," Delta Associates stated about Muse.

Muse is an eight-story, 72-unit condominium with prices ranging from $650,000 to $2 million. According to a spokesperson for the Muse, it opened in April 2022. So far, 40 of the 72 units have been sold. Floor plans range from a 920-square-feet one bedroom to a 1,850-square-foot two bedroom and den. Residential units include open entertainment spaces, modern kitchens with large islands, spacious master bathrooms large closets. Some units have dens, which can be used as a guest bathroom.

Community amenities include a 24-hour concierge and lobby assistant on weekdays, rooftop terrace with Potomac River views, indoor clubroom, fitness center, yoga room, pet washing station, green spaces, private parking, storage and more. Outside, residents can easily access the Mount Vernon Trail and Tide Lock Park.

Muse will also be the new home of the nonprofit Art League, which offers art education and other programs. The Art League is currently located at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Muse's developer is DC-based Carr Companies, which has various residential and retail projects underway in Alexandria, including Old Town North. Mayhood Company has been behind the sales and marketing, while architecture firm SK&I and Akseizer Design Group helped create the spaces.

Austin Flajser, president of Carr Companies, attributed Muse's success in a statement to its floor plans as well as residents' desire to be near the Potomac River, airport and greater DC region.

"We are thrilled that Muse’s new homeowners will include business owners, C-suite executives and managers, physicians, young professionals and a sizable mix of couples downsizing from single-family homes or from historic townhomes with too much maintenance,” said Flajser. "Muse is aimed at a sophisticated clientele that will continue to add vibrancy to the community and expect a continued cultural arts component to the recently established Arts District."

A Muse Sales Gallery and Models are open daily at 1201 N. Royal Street in Alexandria. Prospective homebuyers can schedule a tour by contacting sales@MuseOldTown.com or calling 571-771-MUSE. For more information, visit www.museoldtown.com.