More than 200 acres of preserved open space. Grand cabins and bungalows with an old-fashioned feel, yet thoroughly modern design. And a protected wildlife habitat.

Hard to imagine this exists only 20 miles from the Beltway. It's even more impossible to believe that you can call this place home.

Brookfield Homes, a national homebuilder committed to crafting homes and communities that resonate with today's lifestyles, introduces Saranac, an eco-friendly recreational and residential preserve set on more than 200 acres of old-growth forest in Prince William County, Va.

Set along the eastern shore of Lake Manassas, this resort-style community answers the call of homebuyers who are looking for more than a home. They seek a sanctuary where they and their families can escape the rat race and discover a different pace. And Saranac delivers.

The beauty behind this revolutionary community concept is in its dedication to the conservancy of nature.

More than half of Saranac will remain permanently preserved open space. It's such a peaceful location that endangered bald eagles have called this place their home, and will continue to do so in their very own refuge.

The community is named for the historic New York lake resort where the Adirondack mountain air is believed to rejuvenate those who visited. And, like the family-style campground from which it gets its name, Saranac will foster community and offer ample opportunities for recreation.

An old fashioned main house will serve as the hub of the community and will include a pool, bathhouse and outdoor picnic area, where neighbors are sure to become friends.

The luxury homes at Saranac are just as special as their setting, with Brookfield Homes introducing the all new Craftsman-inspired Cabin Collection of single-family homes and the Bungalow Collection of low-maintenance courtyard residences.

Craftsman architecture is typified by homes in tune with their surroundings. The artisans who designed them paid more attention to how a house fit the personality of the homesite.

The homes at Saranac follow this philosophy while recreating design elements that capture the best of what the style has to offer: large porches, overhanging eaves and spacious floor plans punctuated by specialized trim staircases.

Exterior elements will include stone facades, shake-style siding and darker colors to better complement the natural surroundings. This will give the homes a unique look and feel unlike traditional new homes found in Virginia. But then again, Saranac will be a community completely unlike anything one has seen before as well.

While these homes will make use of timeless Adirondack designs, they will also be completely modern. Flexible floor plans will create rooms for life that grow with a family over time to meet their needs, and high-tech wiring will ensure the utmost in connectivity.

From it's pastoral personality to its built-in community spirit and amazing homes, Saranac will set a new standard in planned neighborhoods.

In August, Saranac will open for sales from the nearby Morris Farm community.

To sign up for a special VIP list and receive information about Saranac as soon as it becomes available, visit www.BrookfieldHomes.com or call (703) 270-1770.