Colonial

Few homes built in 1946 can claim to be better than new, but this special Colonial on a tree-lined street in sought-after Jefferson Park does just that. Along with fine bones + renovations made in 2008 + 2017, the present owners have reconfigured + customized space + incorporated top-of-the-line improvements. The floor plan provides flexibility in the use of rooms as well as space for family members to enjoy time together or alone + offers a variety of interior + exterior entertaining venues. The painted brick + Hardi board exterior is accentuated by thoughtful landscaping. Follow the stabilized gravel driveway to the front door with classic portico by way of the walkway and landing of brick surrounded by slate. A wide, welcoming foyer has a comfortable seating area and sanded + refinished hardwood floors + crown moulding as seen throughout the main level.The elegant, light-filled, oversized living room has north, east + south-facing shuttered windows. An entertainment storage shelf has been installed above the gas fireplace with handsome mantel.The dining room, with shuttered bay window, has seating for eight + allows for plenty of entertaining space in front of the custom cabinetry, a countertop of white with grey-veined quartz + a wine refrigerator. The gorgeous quartz countertop design carries into the refinished kitchen with top-of-the-line JennAir appliances + white cabinetry. This room leads to a peaceful breakfast room with bay window + a door to a rear landing + steps to the backyard is a perfect grilling spot. From the foyer, follow the lantern lighting to the sunroom. Formerly a porch, the room has been transformed into a lovely area in which to enjoy the outdoors from eight tall windows. A bead board wall has three additional east-facing windows + a window seat. Finishing touches include a bead board ceiling + a brick wall with port hole window. A Craftsman-style three-lite door leads to the driveway + gate to the fully fenced rear yard. The half bath off the main hallway features custom Paris-themed wallpaper + a white vanity with grey-veined quartz countertop. Proceed to the upper level with hardwood flooring, white wood window blinds and a unique configuration of owners’ suite plus two bedrooms, each with their own baths. The private owners’ suite, with two walk-in closets, has plenty of space for a king size bed + sitting area. The enviable owners’ bath with double vanity has an oversized affinity shower with two rain shower heads. Light flows into the two bedrooms, each with walk-in closets + baths featuring subway tile in the bathtubs + white cabinetry. A finished basement substantially expands the living space. Tasteful carpet with a herringbone weave covers the stairwell, hall, hall storage closet + a fourth lower-level bedroom with a bead board wall + an egress window. A full bath with subway tiled shower + white cabinetry serves the lower level. The rec room has engineered hardwood floors + Hopper windows for added light. A gas fireplace + entertainment storage shelf of the same design as in the living room are flanked by matching bookshelves + cabinetry. A door leads to the backyard by way of an exterior stairwell. The laundry room has a refrigerator + LG washer + dryer, a laundry chute + a wall of cabinetry. An attic + storage closets provide additional interior storage while a huge storage shed functions for exterior storage. The rear yard offers a private spot for rest as well as entertaining. A stone terrace with brick surround, partially enclosed by a stone wall, lends space for a large rectangular table for six + a separate seating area. Security is provided by an alarm system + exterior solar lighting. Restaurants, shopping, churches + schools are within a few minutes drive. With an easy walking distance of 1.3 miles to the Braddock Road metro, it is also within minutes of 395 to all points north + south + to the Rt. 1 corridor featuring the VA. Tech Graduate School +Amazon HQ2 sites.