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Carrington Homes in Loudoun County:

  • Writer: Sherry Santmyer
    Sherry Santmyer
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By Sherry Santmyer & Chloe Powell, P.S. & CO at Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty


If you've spent any time driving the back roads of western Loudoun County, you've seen them — those big, beautifully proportioned homes with the wraparound porches, the standing-seam metal roof accents, the real quarried stone, the Hardie siding in colors that somehow always look right on the landscape. Odds are, y'all have been looking at a Carrington home.


We get asked about Carrington Homes more than just about any other builder in Northern Virginia. So consider this our love letter — and our local guide — to the communities, the homes, and the small details that have made Carrington one of the most sought-after names in Loudoun County real estate.


Quick heads-up before we dig in: we currently have a Carrington listing on the market in Lovettsville at 12446 Barrel Oak Lane — a 6,300+ square foot Huntwick Place model on 1.81 acres. We'll get to that one further down. We've also got a couple of upcoming Carrington listings worth keeping on your radar. Stay with us.


12446 Barrel Oak Lane Lovettsville VA Carrington Homes Huntwick Place model exterior
12446 Barrel Oak Lane, Lovettsville, VA 20180

What Makes a Carrington Home a Carrington Home


Carrington Homes isn't a national production builder. They're a Northern Virginia–grown, Western Loudoun–rooted custom builder, and they've stayed deliberately small. The company only delivers somewhere between 40 and 50 homes a year — a number they cap on purpose so they can give every buyer (and every house) the attention it deserves.

A few things you'll find in just about every Carrington home:


  • One architect, every plan. Every Carrington home — every single one — is designed by James McDonald of Great Falls, an award-winning custom home architect. That's why a Carrington in Purcellville and a Carrington in Middleburg feel like cousins even when the styles are wildly different.

    James McDonald architect Carrington Homes Great Falls Virginia
    Award-winning architect James McDonald of Great Falls designs every Carrington Homes plan — the reason a Carrington in Purcellville and one in Middleburg feel like cousins.
  • Materials that age well. HardiePlank fiber cement siding, Cushwa moulded brick, Luck Stone real quarried stone, standing-seam metal accents. These aren't marketing words — they're the reason Carrington homes look as good twenty years on as they do the day they're delivered.

  • Real architecture, not catalog cookie-cutter. Farmhouse, Craftsman, French Country, Colonial Revival, English Cottage, Shingle. Carrington's portfolio of around 20 plans is rooted in Loudoun County's agricultural heritage, which is why their homes settle next to old-world farmsteads instead of fighting them.


  • Real customization. Buyers don't pick from three trim packages. They work directly with Carrington's leadership on floor plans, elevations, kitchens, finishes — even main-level multi-generational suites and detached accessory homes. There's also an "On Your Lot" program for folks who already own land in Western Loudoun.


If you've ever toured one of their decorated farmhouse kitchens — the 12-foot quartz islands, the shiplap and beamed ceilings, the 18-foot window walls — you already know why people fall hard for these homes.


Carrington Communities Across Loudoun County


Carrington has built communities from one corner of Loudoun to the other. Here's the lay of the land, organized by area.


Western Loudoun (Purcellville, Round Hill, Lovettsville, Hamilton, Waterford)


This is Carrington country. Western Loudoun has been the heart of their footprint for years, and most of their best-known communities live out here.


  • Huntwick Place – Purcellville. Probably the most recognizable Carrington community of all, anchored by their decorated Farmhouse Kitchen model that buyers still drive out to see.

  • Black Oak Ridge – Purcellville. Spacious homesites, peaceful setting — exactly the Western Loudoun mood folks come looking for.

  • James Farm – Purcellville. A boutique-scale community with Carrington's signature estate-style sensibility.

  • Short Hill View – Purcellville. Scenic surroundings tucked near the Short Hill Mountain ridgeline.

  • Meetinghouse Farm – Purcellville area. Countryside charm with upscale construction.


  • Saratoga – Hillsboro / Purcellville. Elegant homes, wide-open Western Loudoun setting.

  • Ivandale Farms – Hamilton. Currently active, with traditional collection homes on spacious sites just a hop from downtown Hamilton.

  • Eagle Creek & Downey Farm – Lovettsville. Two of the names that put Lovettsville on the map for buyers chasing quiet land and luxury construction.

  • Highlands & Blue Ridge View – Round Hill. Round Hill's a quietly excellent corner of Loudoun, and these communities deliver the views to match.

  • Old Wheatland Estates – Waterford / The Crest at Waterford – Paeonian Springs. Two communities that lean into the historic Waterford character we're so protective of out here.

Leesburg


  • Canby. Carrington's Leesburg foothold, blending in-town conveniences with the spacious sites and upscale finishes that travel with the brand.

Middleburg


  • Banbury Cross Reserve. Home to Carrington's Country Home Collection — a portfolio of Transitional, Traditional, and French Country designs created expressly for the Middleburg setting.

  • Middleburg Downs. Refined architecture, larger sites, the surrounding countryside doing what it does best.

Aldie


  • Chudleigh. Carrington's Aldie community, bringing their craftsmanship into one of eastern Loudoun's growing markets.


Our Featured Carrington Listing: 12446 Barrel Oak Lane, Lovettsville


Press play and come walk 12446 Barrel Oak Lane with us — our featured Carrington Huntwick Place in Lovettsville, VA.

This is the one we mentioned at the top — and yes, it's a Huntwick Place, the Carrington plan that put Western Loudoun on a lot of buyers' maps to begin with.


The short version: 6,300+ square feet of finished living space, 1.81 acres of flat usable land, and over $150,000 in intentional upgrades a previous buyer added during the build. The KitchenAid appliance package, the designer lighting, the entertaining flow from indoors to out — it's the version of a Carrington we always wish we could show people when we're trying to explain what makes this builder special.


If you've been Carrington-curious, this is a chance to walk one. We'd love to show you through.



What's Next: Carrington Communities on the Horizon

Two upcoming Carrington communities to keep on your radar — and we'll have more to say about both as they get closer:

  • The Ridges at Hillsborough. A coming 22-home community on roughly 113 acres, continuing the estate-style tradition Carrington is known for in Western Loudoun.

  • Westview at Short Hill. A planned 9-home boutique community designed around the kind of countryside views the Short Hill area is known for.

We're paying close attention to both. If y'all want to be on the early list when homes start coming to market, just let us know.

Thinking About a Carrington Home? Let's Talk.

Whether you're trying to figure out which community fits your life, weighing a resale Carrington against a new build, or just want a real local opinion on a model you toured last weekend — that's exactly the conversation we love.

We've toured them. We've sold them. We've stood in those farmhouse kitchens and watched buyers fall in love. We're happy to walk you through what we know.

Sherry Santmyer, REALTOR® — 540-431-8101 — sherry.santmyer@huntcountrysir.com Chloe Powell, REALTOR® — 571-379-0199 — chloe.powell@hcsir.com P.S. & CO at Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty Modern Strategy. Classic Service.




Known for timeless architecture, elevated craftsmanship, expansive homesites, and thoughtful community planning, Carrington Homes has established a strong presence throughout Western Loudoun County and surrounding areas. From Purcellville and Round Hill to Hamilton, Middleburg, Leesburg, and Lovettsville, their neighborhoods continue to attract buyers looking for luxury homes with a more refined, countryside lifestyle.


As local Realtors® and lifelong Loudoun County advocates, we’ve had the opportunity to tour, market, and sell Carrington homes throughout the region — including our own Carrington Homes listing at 12446 Barrel Oak Lane in Lovettsville.



Why Buyers Love Carrington Homes


Carrington Homes has become known for blending luxury finishes with practical, livable floor plans. Their homes often feature:

  • Expansive kitchens designed for entertaining

  • Open-concept layouts with oversized windows and natural light

  • Main-level living options and large owner’s suites

  • High-end trim packages and custom details

  • Beautiful farmhouse, craftsman, and transitional architecture

  • Large homesites with scenic Western Loudoun views

  • Thoughtful outdoor living spaces

Many of their communities are intentionally positioned in areas where buyers can enjoy the balance of privacy, countryside beauty, and commuter convenience.


Carrington Homes Communities in Loudoun County



Western Loudoun Communities



Western Loudoun has become one of Carrington Homes’ strongest footprints, offering luxury estate communities surrounded by rolling farmland, mountain views, wineries, breweries, and open space.


Huntwick Place – Purcellville

One of Carrington’s most recognizable communities, Huntwick Place features beautifully crafted estate homes and its well-known decorated farmhouse kitchen model that many buyers still reference today.


Black Oak Ridge – Purcellville

Black Oak Ridge offered luxury homes on spacious homesites with the peaceful setting many buyers seek in Western Loudoun.


James Farm – Purcellville

A boutique-style community reflecting Carrington’s signature approach to estate-style living.


Short Hill View – Purcellville

Known for scenic surroundings and proximity to the Short Hill Mountain region.


Meetinghouse Farm – Purcellville Area

A luxury community blending countryside charm with upscale home design.


Village Case – Purcellville

Saratoga – Hillsboro/Purcellville

Saratoga became known for its elegant homes and scenic Western Loudoun setting.


Ivandale Farms – Hamilton

Currently active, Ivandale Farms offers traditional collection homes with luxury finishes and spacious homesites close to downtown Hamilton.


Eagle Creek – Lovettsville

Downey Farm – Lovettsville

Lovettsville continues to attract buyers seeking a quieter lifestyle paired with luxury homes, open land, and stunning countryside views.


Highlands – Round Hill

Nearly complete as of 2020, Highlands became one of Carrington’s sought-after luxury communities in Round Hill.


Blue Ridge View – Round Hill

As the name suggests, Blue Ridge View highlighted sweeping mountain vistas paired with upscale estate homes.


Old Wheatland Estates – Waterford

The Crest at Waterford – Paeonian Springs

These communities captured the historic charm and natural beauty that make the Waterford area so desirable.


Leesburg Communities


Canby – Leesburg

Carrington’s presence in Leesburg brought luxury construction closer to town conveniences while maintaining spacious homesites and upscale finishes.


Middleburg Communities


Banbury Cross Reserve

Featuring the Carrington Country Home Collection, Banbury Cross Reserve embodies timeless Middleburg elegance and estate living.


Middleburg Downs

A luxury community known for refined architecture, larger homesites, and countryside surroundings.


Aldie Communities


Chudleigh

Chudleigh offered luxury homes in one of Loudoun County’s growing eastern markets while maintaining Carrington’s signature upscale craftsmanship.


Upcoming Carrington Homes Communities


The Ridges at Hillsborough

An upcoming 22-home community situated on approximately 113 acres, continuing Carrington’s focus on estate-style living in Western Loudoun.


Westview at Short Hill

A planned 9-home boutique community designed to capture scenic countryside views and luxury living.


Featured Carrington Home on the Market

12446 Barrel Oak Lane, Lovettsville, VA



One of our featured Carrington Homes listings, this stunning Huntwick Place model offers over 6,300 square feet of beautifully finished living space on 1.81 acres.

Highlights include:

  • Over $150,000 in intentional upgrades

  • Luxury KitchenAid appliance package

  • Designer lighting and custom finishes

  • Expansive entertaining spaces

  • Beautiful indoor-outdoor flow

  • Flat usable acreage in the heart of Lovettsville

This home truly showcases the elevated craftsmanship and timeless design Carrington Homes has become known for throughout Loudoun County.


The Future of Luxury Living in Loudoun County


Carrington Homes continues to shape luxury living across Loudoun County with communities that prioritize:

  • Architectural character

  • Larger homesites

  • Scenic beauty

  • Luxury finishes

  • Timeless craftsmanship

Whether in Purcellville, Hamilton, Round Hill, Middleburg, Leesburg, or Lovettsville, Carrington Homes communities continue to define upscale living throughout Loudoun County.


Thinking About Buying or Selling a Carrington Home?


We would love to help guide you through the process and share insight into the various Carrington communities throughout Loudoun County.



Sherry Santmyer, Realtor®

Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty

540-431-8101


Chloe Powell, Realtor®

571-379-0199

Modern Strategy. Classic Service.

 
 
 

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