Pluck a classic clapboard-sided New England colonial from the Northeast, plant it in Alexandria, and you have 921 Vicar Ln. This spacious single-family home is a brilliant mix of utility and charm, with thoughtful details inside and out.
The traditional exterior is accompanied by landscaping just as pretty, including hydrangeas, azaleas, crepe myrtles, and pines. The previous owners won the City of Alexandria Beautification Award in 2012.
The 4,779-square-foot property has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The under-contract home was listed at $2,350,000.
Inside, a keystone arch welcomes you to the formal living room, with built-in bookshelves and cabinetry on one side and a gas fireplace on the other. Notice the home’s gorgeous heart pine flooring.
Continue to the great room, which blends kitchen and living space. The vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace are stars. On the kitchen side, abundant cabinetry and wooden countertops make for a space as functional as it is beautiful.
The formal dining room is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Sun filters in through the white French doors that open to the sunroom.
The brick-floored sunroom is appropriate for year-round use. Andersen windows allow sun to soak the space and offer a front-row view of the tranquil nature outside.
The library features a sea of walnut shelves. It’s a quiet getaway from the rest of the house. The main floor also features one bedroom, one full bathroom, and a half bathroom.
Follow the wooden staircase up to the second floor to find three more bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
Go up one more level to find the final bedroom on the third floor. The room is spacious enough to serve as a generous guest suite, complete with a kitchenette. Charming details include three window seats, three dormers, and Palladian windows.
The house has an oversized two-car garage. Paired with the paved driveway, the property can hold up to nine vehicles at once, providing plenty of space to share with friends and family.
That’s not all: Above the garage is a playroom space, complete with a marvelous nature-inspired mural. This hidden gem is filled with nooks and crannies perfect for the kids to explore.
For more information about this property, contact Donnan C. Wintermute at Coldwell Banker Realty.
Feature image courtesy Coldwell Banker Realty
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