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Salona Village

Salona Village, McLean, VA

May 21, 20251 min read

Discover Salona Village: McLean’s Historic Gem with Modern Luxury

Nestled between downtown McLean and the Dulles Toll Road, Salona Village offers a rare blend of 18th-century history and 21st-century sophistication. This prestigious neighborhood of custom estates attracts diplomats, CEOs, and preservation-minded buyers seeking character-filled living minutes from Washington’s power centers.

Architectural Heritage

Salona Village features:

  • Restored 1800s farmhouses on original foundations

  • Federal-style mansions with modern interiors

  • Luxury new builds respecting historic proportions

  • Landmarked structures including the Salona homestead

Neighborhood Highlights

Historical Significance:

  • Civil War-era Salona estate (protected landmark)

  • Mature boxwood alleys dating to the 1820s

  • Original stone walls lining property boundaries

  • Architectural review board preserving character

Elite Location Perks:

  • 5 minutes to McLean’s private clubs

  • 8 minutes to Tysons Corner

  • 12 minutes to Langley CIA headquarters

  • 18 minutes to White House

The Salona Village Lifestyle

  • Morning: Strolls past 200-year-old oaks

  • Afternoon: High-powered meetings in your paneled library

  • Evening: Cocktails in your temperature-controlled wine cellar

  • Weekend: Polo at nearby Great Meadow

Why Discerning Buyers Choose Salona Village

McLean’s only historic district with estate-sized lots
Langley High School pyramid (top 1% nationally)
Strong capital appreciation for historic properties
Diplomatic community presence

Market Insights:

  • Price Range: 3M−3M12M+

  • Lot Sizes: 1-3 acres (some larger)

  • Schools: Churchill Road ES / Cooper MS / Langley HS

For those seeking a legacy property where history meets modern luxury, Salona Village delivers Northern Virginia’s most distinguished address—where your home could be featured in Architectural Digest yet feel like a warm, lived-in treasure.

Interested in Salona Village? Our historic property specialists maintain relationships with longtime stewards of these estates.

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