Gainesville, Virginia - Traditional active adult communities in the Nation’s Capital Area have only been “for sale.” Now those over 55 who prefer to rent will have the opportunity to do so at The Marque in Gainesville, Virginia, scheduled to open in Fall, 2005.

In the words of Louis Siegel of Huntgain, LLC., the development team for The Marque, “Renting at The Marque will offer residents the luxury not to pay for the fixes, breakdowns and stresses of home care. Nor will they have to dip into their pockets for condominium and HOA fees, home taxes and assessments. Making just one fixed monthly payment for rent, they will free up their equity, make better investments, be free to travel and get the most out of their leisure time.”

The Marque will offer 5-star lifestyle, amenities and residences designed to surpass anything else available for active adults today. Set in an 12 acre enclave surrounded by a thousand acres of woodlands on the site of the best-selling Heritage Hunt active adult community, this virtual cruise ship on land will pamper residents with a full complement of 24-hour services, including a concierge, theatre, health club, available underground parking and secured entry.

The lobby, common areas and ten thousand square feet of amenities will be opulent in look and feel. There will be a grand lobby, a library, a reception area, a community and party room with piano, a state-of-the-art fitness center, aerobics room, a salon, a massage room, medical consultation room, café, a media room, billiards, a card room, arts & crafts rooms, a fully equipped business center and more.

A one acre, lavishly landscaped interior courtyard will feature a pool, hot tub, sundeck, bathhouse, putting green, spa, outside dining and walking paths.

The Marque offers residents a choice of 29 luxury apartment designs with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms featuring eat-in kitchens, luxurious owner’s suites, spacious dining areas and his & her owner’s bath accommodations. The Marque is handicap-friendly and all of the homes have been designed for the current and changing needs of active adults with a full range of Universal Design features including wider doorways, lower light switches, higher countertops and safety bars. Residents who sign long-term leases will even be offered the opportunity to individualize their apartments to suit their taste and lifestyle.