On 500 acres of wooded and hilly terrain bordered by Powells Creek on the north and Prince William National Forest to the south, Ashland offers a new standard of living in this market along the I-95 corridor near Washington, D. C. Development began during 1995 with the first home sales during 1996. Ultimately this community near Lake Montclair, which has led this sub-market in home sales, will include approximately 1,600 single-family and townhome lots, amenities and associated shopping/retail facilities.