Property Description

Step inside this stunningly updated 4BR/2BA Cape Cod-style home to discover a warm and inviting interior adorned with beautiful hardwood floors. The gourmet kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring high-end appliances including an Italian Smeg gas stove with adjacent pot-filler and a dedicated instant hot water dispenser at the sink. Light pours in through the 3 skylights and cabinet lighting (2 of the skylights are on timers that open for fresh air, and close when they detect rain.) Kitchen island and built-in computer desk add functionality. Main level office has pocket doors, a bay window, and access to small screened porch that leads to the backyard deck. Main level bathroom has a Victorian-style freestanding tub with legs and an enclosed shower, hand crafted Italian tiling and a skylight. Large upper level primary bedroom has vaulted ceiling, plush carpeting, and separate, small reading room. Huge walk-in closet including mirrored pocket door, inset open shelving and closet dresser. Luxurious primary bathroom has two sinks w/Travertine tile, marble countertop and drawer system, a tiled shower with two pressure faucets and tiled seating area, a marble slated floor with a timed heating unit, and a skylight which also opens on a timer and closes with rain. The second upstairs bedroom has inset shelving and 2 skylights. For maximum convenience, both levels have a washer & dryer. The exterior of the property is equally impressive, featuring a delightful Trex deck that invites you to unwind and enjoy the serene surroundings. A hot tub awaits, offering a perfect retreat for relaxation under the stars. Beautifully landscaped lot with a front yard and a rear yard that backs to trees. Landscaping includes pear and fig trees, a few blueberry bushes and perennial herbs. Encapsulated crawlspace has a dehumidifier and an additional heater to warm up the main level floors in winter if desired. Experience the charm of Bucknell Manor--a coveted location close to everything - The neighborhood's Mt. Vernon District Park offers a wooded loop trail for walking and mountain biking. * The connector bus stop for the Huntington Metro (2 miles away) which also has commuter parking is a few steps away. * Fresh fruit and vegetable stand pops up Thursday afternoons on Belle View Blvd, about a mile away. * 1.5 miles to a) Mt. Vernon Bike Trail (which starts at Mt. Vernon and continues to Georgetown and meets up with the C&O canal bike trail); b) the Belle Haven Marina, which offers kayak, canoe and sailboat rentals; &, c) the George Washington Pkwy that affords a scenic commute to DC. * Less than 3 miles to charming Old Town Alexandria (you can bike there on the bike trail or drive on the scenic GW Pkwy). * Less than 3 miles to Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (and Sherwood Regional library, and police and fire stations)

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