Outdoor Bars & Grill Islands in Leesburg, VA

Outdoor Bars & Grill Islands for Leesburg Homes and Estates

Plenty of yards do not need a full kitchen. A grill island gives the cook a permanent station: the grill built in, a stretch of counter on both sides, storage below and a spot where guests can lean in. Most islands are 6 to 10 feet long, and a raised bar top at about 42 inches with a 12 to 15 inch overhang adds seats for three or four. For townhome and smaller-lot owners in Ashburn Farm, Broadlands or Greenway Farms, it is often the right scale.

Bars can stand alone as well, beside a pool, under a pergola or at the edge of a lawn. Popular features include a beverage refrigerator, an ice bin, a small sink and a tap, along with bottle storage and good task lighting. The frame is block or steel on a proper footing, the face is stone, stucco or porcelain, and counters are granite, quartzite or honed bluestone. Gas is connected by a qualified fitter, circuits by an electrician, and vent panels keep gas from collecting in cabinets.

Placement is half the success. Aim smoke away from seating on the usual breeze, keep the grill well clear of siding and eaves, and shade the bar side from late afternoon sun. In Loudoun's humid summers a cover for the grill and a fall drain-down of any water line protect the investment. On estate lots near Aldie or Purcellville, an island at the edge of a lawn doubles as a serving station for garden parties and wine-country gatherings.