Description
Spectacularly expanded and beautifully updated, this spacious home offers an
exceptional blend of comfort, functionality, and natural surroundings. Ideally
situated on a large lot backing to a peaceful conservation area with tranquil
views, this home features a versatile floor plan including a custom three-story
addition.
Enter the house from the front flagstone landing surrounded by mature garden
beds. The main floor has hardwood flooring throughout, and flows into the
formal living and dining rooms, both with crown molding, decorator lighting, and
natural light from bay windows. The renovated kitchen showcases granite
countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, a
granite backsplash, and a large center island offering abundant prep and storage
space. The family room and kitchen are connected through a broad internal
window, extending the view to the 15 feet of windows that overlook dogwood and
white pine landscaping. The expansive breakfast area features custom built-in
shelves and cabinets and a brick mantle, room for a table of 8 or more, and a
wide doorway that extends viewing through the family room addition to the back
yard and border of trees beyond. The addition offers recessed lighting, crown
molding, a wood-burning fireplace, access to two decks, and picturesque back
yard views. This level also includes a handsome powder room and two roomy
closets along a hallway leading to the attached garage.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers crown molding, a ceiling fan, two large walk-in
closets with custom shelving, and a recently updated spa-like en-suite bath
featuring a granite-topped vanity, marble tile flooring, a glass-enclosed custom
tile shower with built-in niche, decorative tile inlay, and body jets. The three
additional upper-level bedrooms are generously sized with abundant closet
space, and include the oversized suite addition, which provides exceptional
flexibility, as well as privacy for guests, while providing virtually a wall-to-wall,
floor to ceiling views of nature.
The finished walk-out lower level offers tremendous versatility with generous
recreation and game areas, recessed lighting, built-in shelving, and a dedicated
utility/storage room complete with workbench, utility sink, and washer and
dryer.
Outdoor living is equally impressive, with two spacious decks, ideal for
entertaining or simply enjoying the multiple blooming gardens and the lovely
natural setting. Additional updates include roof and siding replacement in 2017,
conversion from oil to natural gas, updated HVAC and water heater, and high
efficiency windows. Set in an ideal location on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Dufief
neighborhood, including a tree-lined path to the neighborhood recreation
complex with pools, tennis courts, and a community clubhouse right across the
street, this property also offers close proximity to major commuting routes,
shopping centers and Metro. Community pool available with a yearly fee.
