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The Garden Club of Fairfax is celebrating its centennial and showcasing three properties in Fairfax County on April 21, 2026 during Historic Garden Week. Step into history with a 1865 Victorian gem in Fairfax, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort. Nestled on nearly an acre, this home is surrounded by spectacular gardens featuring mature landscaping, including over 70 American boxwoods that have thrived for more than a century. Next, discover two beautiful homes in the Oak Hill area. One home features an enchanting Zen Garden complete with waterfalls and small pools. The other is a lively home full of color with a hillside woodland garden. Garden Day is April 21, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. More information and tickets here: gcvirginia.org/historic-garden-week/tours/fairfax-county/
Cobb-Williams House, 3500 Chain Bridge Road, FairfaxThe oldest home on the Fairfax tour and a rare gem in Fairfax County, the Cobb-Willams House was built in 1865 as a two-story frame farmhouse on 100 acres of orchards and a dairy farm. For over a century, generations of the Cobb family owned the property, eventually developing the surrounding land while preserving the original home and its mature walnut, beech trees, and old boxwood. The Williams family later purchased the property. Mrs. Carol Williams was a longtime member of the Garden Club of Fairfax. During her time as owner, she added many beautiful specimens to the flowing country-style gardens. In 2024, the current owners, respectful of its historic charm, have filled the house with European and American antiques mixed with modern pieces for comfort and functionality. A former WWII aircraft spotter's building, previously located in Vienna, now serves as the garden shed on the home’s much-reduced one-acre parcel. Today, the native flowering plants stand as a testament to the homeowner’s green thumb and the lasting allure of this old Virginia farmhouse.
3214 Upper Wynnewood Place, Oak Hill Situated on nearly an acre of densely wooded land at the end of a cul-de-sac, this home was built in 1993 as a classic contemporary. Its soaring ceilings, large windows, and modern moldings create a seamless connection to nature from inside the home. In the early 2000s, the current homeowners cleared some trees to build multi-level decks, winding pathways, and arbors. They also added extensive Zen-style shade gardens with multiple ponds, waterfalls, and footbridges. Over the years, the lush landscape has been expanded to enhance seasonal interest. The home itself is equally distinctive and impressive. Upon entering the two-story foyer with a circular staircase, guests will notice an extensive collection of original art, including paintings and sculptures, displayed in the living and dining rooms flanking it. Each room has been remodeled and updated over the past four years, and the kitchen was expanded into a storage area, nearly doubling its original size. The homeowners enjoy collecting paintings, porcelain, and glass artworks, which are displayed throughout for everyday enjoyment.
3235 Navy Drive, Oak Hill This English Country-style custom home, built in 1997, is a lively, colorful family residence nestled on a half-acre of wooded hillside. It is set back from a quiet cul-de-sac and borders undeveloped land owned by the Fairfax County Park Authority. The home was redesigned in the 2010s and further decorated during the pandemic. It’s lively and welcoming with whimsical interiors suited to three daughters, their mother, and a vocal hound dog. From the wallpapered ceiling to the Chinese red lacquered Chippendale foyer table, the interiors blend traditional and contemporary styles with an edgy touch. A large Corbett Ambrosia chandelier with hundreds of silver- and gold-leafed medallions hangs in the teal-toned dining room. Pass through the teen girls’ den on your way to the screened porch, which feels like a treehouse with views of the woodland landscape below. Brightly colored potted plants decorate the decks, stairs, steps leading down to the back gardens, the potting table that doubles as a party spot, and the fire pit area