Description
Fabulous Alexandria Townhome in the most Ideal Location! Enjoy style and convenience at this desirable end-unit in walking distance to the Huntington Metro. Perched above a two-stall, two-car garage, the timeless brick and bay-windowed facade sets the stage for an elegant and generously proportioned interior within. Enter into a beautiful living and dining space, where three bay windows pour with natural sunlight to warm the rich oak floors. Recently painted a soft, neutral palette, the space features hardwood floors, crown moldings, high ceilings and windows all adding to the airiness of this open floor plan. The main level boasts a half bath and an updated kitchen with updated quartz countertops and tile backsplash, paired with quality wood cabinetry and updated stainless steel appliance package. Entertaining is a dream in this open kitchen and family room with a stately fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows. An expansive countertop bar offers space for cocktails and casual meals, and exterior doors extend your living space outside onto a large TREX deck. You’ll love to relax in the shade and dine beneath the stars, all set against the backdrop of a private, wooded common area. The outdoor living spaces here are private and peaceful, perfect for catching glimpses of deer, foxes and a myriad of bird species. Upstairs, retreat to your impressive primary suite featuring airy, vaulted ceilings, a spa-like en suite bath, and an amazing, naturally bright dressing-room style walk-in closet. The primary bedroom also looks out onto the wooded landscape, adding to its restorative serenity. Each of the two full baths upstairs has been updated with contemporary Silestone double-sink vanities, as well as a frameless glass step-in shower and separate soaking tub in the primary en suite. Also upstairs are two sunny and spacious secondary bedrooms, offering ample accomodations for family and guests. On the lower level, a large bonus room provides even more flexible living space, complete with a second fireplace, half bath, recessed lighting, laundry and storage room, and direct access to the tranquil backyard. Like the deck, the brick patio and garden offer a secluded oasis from which to enjoy the natural beauty. This meticulously maintained home has an enviable list of both cosmetic and mechanical updates. Along with the kitchen updated 2021, it has a new roof (2023), new HVAC (2021), new water heater (2022), new basement flooring (2022) and new carpet upstairs (2022). Nestled in the tranquil enclave of Governors Grove, complete with three-acre duck pond and nearby bald eagle’s nest, this end-unit townhome is minutes from the Beltway (1 mile), the Metro (.8 miles) and Old Town Alexandria (2.4 miles). Governors Grove is a dog-lover’s dream, with great walking paths and a dog park where furry friends can romp and play. The community also has tennis courts and a fenced ‘tot lot’ playground for the little ones. Comfortable, convenient, and peaceful living, all in one of the best locations in Northern Virginia. Welcome home!