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Benefits of living in Burke Centre

Burke, VA is located in Fairfax County. Part of Northern Virginia, one of the largest
populated areas in the state, Burke is well situated for commuting, dining, shopping,
and entertainment. Moving here with a family is always a good option. Burke is
affordable and has lots of amenities.

It is a suburban town with everything from quiet neighborhoods to quaint parks. 
Burke Lake Park, is a central feature. For those who are interested in fishing on the
lake, boats can be rented by the day. There is also a 2 and 5 mile path around the lake
for those interested in jogging or walking. The park also features a mini-train station
that circles the lake, a merry-go-round, and the always essential ice cream shop!
Burke Lake is a great way to spend the day outdoors. Oh and did I mention the
putting green and golf course is just next door? Every September, Burke hosts
festival to celebrate the spirit of this beautiful community with lots of children’s
activities, live entertainment and great food.

Anyone who lives in Northern Virginia knows that where you live is all about the
commute. Burke, VA has a robust public transportation system with buses and the
VRE close at hand. Commute downtown? Washington D.C. is a quick 25 minute
drive. In fact, Burke is well located to many locations in the area including all major
military bases, Reston, Chantilly, Woodbridge. They are all 20 minutes.

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Once you move past the commute, it’s all about the amenities that living in a major
metropolitan area can provide. The arts and entertainment here are outstanding. Let
us not forget the Smithsonian or as the locals say “the mall”. If you run out of things
to do here, you are not trying.

Burke, VA is part of the Fairfax County School System. Families with school-aged
children have excellent choices in public schools here. Fairfax County Schools are
highly rated by the state. Our local libraries are also fantastic.

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If you are thinking about moving to the state of Virginia, consider moving to the town
of Burke and enjoy all of the luxuries of living in a quiet area that is always but a
stones throw from everything.
Start looking for your dream house in this fantastic community today.
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