The Heights at Goose Creek Village: Where Luxury Meets Community

If location, location, location are the three most important words in real estate, The Heights at Goose Creek Village is checking all the boxes. Offering majestic vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains, seamless access to the Washington, DC metropolitan area via Dulles Greenway and more than 40 boutiques, restaurants and specialty service providers within the village, The Heights delivers a compelling package of features, services and benefits that few other apartment communities can match.

Nestled at the heart of the 180,000-square-foot Goose Creek Village Center, the community features unique recreational opportunities including the W&OD bike path and outdoor trails that wind throughout the entire complex. The Hines-managed apartment community, offering 230, studio, one- and two-bedroom homes, was honored with a 2024 Property Management Association Apartment Community Excellence Award. PACE Awards recognize property management excellence and the ability to deliver exceptional and compelling resident experiences.

Resort-Stye Living

The Heights at Goose Creek Village is more reminiscent of a luxury resort than a traditional apartment community. One PACE judge commented that, "The community is spectacularly Class A in every respect, from the visible signage and curb appeal to its all-new brick construction. The well-landscaped entrance leads into an atrium lobby that opens to a lush courtyard and inviting swimming pool, giving it a resort-like quality."

The community features amenities that surpass expectations. The two-story lobby sets an elegant tone, showcasing a rotating collection of artworks from the Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art. Each of the community's three buildings offers impeccably landscaped rooftop terraces with interior lounges and those awe-inspiring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Community amenities include multi-level common areas with abundant club seating, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style pool with sundeck, reservable lounges with chef's kitchens, a pet spa and dedicated bike storage. An outdoor amphitheater serves the entire Goose Creek Village community, hosting weekly cultural events ranging from live music and theatrical performances to school productions.

Sophisticated Living Spaces

Apartment homes feature gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft-close European-style cabinets in two color options, full-height under-cabinet backsplash tile and moveable islands that serve dual purposes as prep and dining areas. Each home boasts nine-foot ceilings, spacious closets, full-size washers and dryers, hardwood floors in living areas, plush carpeting in bedrooms and balconies with mountain views.

The Heights neighbors also enjoy modern conveniences including keyless access, valet trash pickup and dedicated spaces for remote work and quiet contemplation.

Building True Community

What makes The Heights at Goose Creek Village unique and truly award-worthy is a management team laser-focused on enhancing living experiences. The management team refers to those who live in the community as "neighbors" rather than residents or tenants—a distinction that speaks volumes about their mindset.

Property Manager Dana Purpura explains: "When you think about a home, you think about a neighborhood. Everyone who lives in a community is a neighbor. When you call someone a resident, it just sounds like someone who lives in a building. This is a neighborhood. This is a community. The Heights at Goose Creek Village is where neighbors live and build community together."

Engaging Events and Activities

The management team curates an impressive array of community-building events and activities. Monthly programming includes themed happy hours both onsite and at local restaurants, Mardi Gras celebrations, a pumpkin decorating event, National Pet Day festivities complete with a professional photographer capturing portraits of four-legged neighbors, pet happy hours, holiday celebrations and the ever-popular "Nacho Average Game Night." This signature event is catered by a local Tex-Mex restaurant with an elaborate nacho bar, frozen margaritas and an extensive selection of board games.

Monthly activities are complemented by spontaneous celebrations such as National Donut Day and community waffle mornings that foster impromptu connections among neighbors.

More than 20 individual garden plots serve as another unique community-building amenity. Each year on Earth Day, management kicks off the season with an annual garden opening event – bringing neighbors together. This cherished tradition fosters connections as neighbors plant the gardens and enjoy bountiful harvests and wellness.

Local Business Partnerships

The management team's strategic outreach to local Goose Creek Village businesses creates win-win relationships that benefit everyone. As Dana Purpura explains: "Whenever we host holiday parties, we feature extensive raffles, and many local businesses donate items for our neighbors. Local businesses also provide gift certificates and special offers that we include in move-in packages."

Recently, The Heights introduced an innovative "Elevated Living" app that enables local businesses to advertise exclusive specials for community neighbors. The app also streamlines daily life, allowing neighbors to request maintenance services, pay rent, reserve amenities, and hire services such as housekeeping, handy man, personal trainer and nutritionist.

Service Excellence

Quality service is another cornerstone of The Heights' success, contributing to an impressive 70% neighbor retention rate—significantly higher than the industry average of 54%. Management commits to responding to all service requests within one business day, and when requests require additional time, neighbors receive frequent status updates and clear communication about progress and completion timelines.

A Place to Call Home

The success of The Heights at Goose Creek Village isn't measured solely in awards or retention rates- it's evident in the genuine sense of belonging that permeates every corner of the community. From the Smithsonian art gracing the lobby walls to neighbors tending their individual garden plots, this isn't just a place to live; it's a destination where mountain vistas meet metropolitan convenience, where luxury amenities complement authentic community spirit.

The Heights at Goose Creek Village fosters real connections between neighbors, supporting local businesses, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to service excellence. Dana Purpura and her team have created something special: a community that residents don't just live in but truly call home.

As the Blue Ridge Mountains stand sentinel over this PACE award-winning community, The Heights at Goose Creek Village has created a place where neighbors become friends, where every day offers new possibilities, and where the art of living well is elevated to new heights.