With a unique + versatile floor plan, this delightful, extensively expanded cape cod is located off the GW Parkway in the idyllic neighborhood of New Alexandria. The home, w/ its wonderful blend of old + new, will surprise w/ its remarkable ability to answer all of today’s space requirements for family living + the demands of today’s changing world. It is a perfect home for entertaining on a lg + small scale + has a plethora of private space. Built in 1950 w/ a 2-story addition + screened porch added in 2002, this lovely home w/ brick + cedar siding is surrounded by an equally delightful, fully landscaped flat corner lot filled w/ mature trees + plantings, a wooden storage shed and a playhouse + is enclosed by a new fence w/ a charming arbor leading out to the quiet side street for walks thru the neighborhood. W/ such a peaceful setting, it is easy to forget that easy access to shopping, sports facilities, restaurants, library, Belle View Shopping Center + Mt. Vernon Hospital are w/in minutes. Culture abounds in Old Town.Ft. Belvoir + the Pentagon are reached down the GW Pkwy or Rt. 1. A commute to DC could not be easier: I-95 is located off Ft Hunt Rd + Huntington metro is 2 miles away.
Enter the home into a long foyer featuring new HW floors + coat, storage + utility closets (2-zoned heating + cooling).To the left of the foyer are the LR + DR w/ HW floors + crown moulding.The LR has shutters + a WD burning FP w/ traditional mantel + is flanked by floor-to-ceiling bkcases. Casual living is just beyond the large DR where year-round views of the 4 seasons can be enjoyed through a wall of south facing 2-paned windows which can be opened from the bottom. French doors lead to the expansive, refurbished deck. A gas FP w/ bkcases on either side offers warmth to a sitting area w/ new carpet + BRKFST area w/ tile floors which carry through the KIT. The spacious galley KIT w/ SS appl's, granite counters, tile backsplash, wine cubby + cherry wd cabinetry is separated from the BRKFST + sitting rms by a brick wall w/ lg. opening featuring a granite counter + seating for 3. The laundry closet w/ full-sized washer + dryer is located off the KIT. To the right is the FR addition w/ high ceilings, HW flrs, ceiling fans, windows to the south, east + west + a side door. French doors w/ fan lights above open from the FR to the deck + to the screened-in porch w/ beamed + vaulted ceiling + ceiling fan. Whether enjoying morning coffee, grilling or eating meals,these settings could not be more perfect for enjoying nature, family + friends.The Trane furnace is in a utility closet. In today's changing world, there is a need for at-home office space, guest rm,exercise rm or a private in-law space.A hall off the foyer leads to 2 MN LV BDs, 1 w bkcases + new carpet + the other w/ HW flrs.A full BA services the BDs +1st floor.Continue up the stairwell to the 2nd floor landing +, once again, a versatile floor plan!The lg welcoming area w/ parquet floors leads to an office w 3 south-facing skylights. To the right are 2 BDs + sitting room. Entrance to the 1st BD w/ new carpet + walk-in closet is from the hall. A full BA services this BD as well as the office. 3 steps up at the 2nd entrance to the right lead to a sitting rm w/ east/west exposure, vaulted ceiling + HW flrs. 3 steps w/ railing lead down to the front BD. HW floors carry from the sitting rm into the 2nd BD which features wood blinds, walk-in closet w/ shelving + private full BA.These 3 rms have ceiling fans. The BAs have tile floors, tile baths + decorative surround in the tub.The primary BD is to die for w/ its size, walk-in closet, extra sitting rm reached through glass-paned doors + a lg BA w/ jetted tub featuring "champagne bubbles", new vanity, marble tile walls + floors.The wall to the BA was extended to allow for a 72" jetted tub.New carpet flows through the BD + sitting rm with new windows.There are 2 crawl spaces w/ fiberglass insulation under the home; the attic is not floored.