What a fantastic opportunity to own close to Clarendon at an affordable price and complete your own upgrades and addition when the time is right. This stately 1938 all brick colonial offers charm and character, solid construction, big room sizes, great lot, and a fabulous neighborhood. It’s move-in ready, yet ideal for expansion and your personal upgrades. It offers 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths, partially finished lower level, central air and gas heat recently updated, a handsome wood burning fireplace, a side screened porch, and a 1-car detached garage. This home is ready for the next owners to treat it with tender loving care just like the previous owners of 35 years.
Located in desirable Lyon Park beneath a canopy of giant old growth oak trees & colorful dogwoods
Walk 8 blocks to Clarendon Metro, shops, restaurants & night life
Just 3 miles to the White House, 4 miles to Capitol Hill, and 2 miles to the Pentagon. Only 2 traffic lights to Washington, DC; 3 miles to National Airport
Minutes to major shopping malls at Pentagon City, Ballston, The Market Common at Clarendon, Tysons Corner, Baileys Crossroads, Seven Corners, and Landmark
Quick and easy access to major highways: I-395, Route 50, I-66, George Washington Parkway, I-495
Long Branch Elementary school is just 4 blocks away. Jefferson Middle school is also just 4 blocks away
Neighbors’ home value range: $600,000-$1.6 million
Schools: Elementary: Long Branch Middle: Thomas Jefferson High: Washington-Lee
Exterior Features
All brick low maintenance exterior
Mature landscaping with towering oak trees, colorful dogwoods & azaleas
Fully screened side porch 15 x 10 ideal for 3 seasons of dining and relaxing
Brick walkway to slated front porch landing
1 car detached garage
Main Level
Living Room: 24 x 12, masonry wood burning fireplace with wood mantel, hardwood floors, 3 windows, base moulding, coat closet, exit to screened porch
Dining Room: 14 x 14, 2 windows bring in lots of natural light, 2 built-in China display cases, base moulding, hardwood floors, original crystal light fixture
Kitchen: 12 x 6, original maple cabinets, retro formica counters with SS trim, electric stove/oven with range hood, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, vinyl floors, exit to side storage area & backyard
Half Bath: vinyl floor
Upper Level
Master Bedroom: 22 x 12, ample light from 3 windows, hardwood floors, base moulding, closet
Bedroom #2: 10 x 10, 2 windows, hardwood floors
Bedroom #3: 14 x 14, 2 windows, closet, hardwood floors
Full Bath: 6.5 x 5, Ceramic surround shower, tile floor, linen closet
Lower Level
Entertainment Area: 14 x 13, pine wood paneling, 2 hopper windows, vinyl floor
Storage Area #1: 15 x 8, large closet, wood paneling, vinyl floor
Laundry Room/Storage Area #2: 14 x 28, Kenmore 90 Series/Heavy Duty Washer & Dryer, large utility sink, 2 windows, exit to backyard, built-in storage shelves, concrete floor
Mechanical Systems
Heating: Gas forced air furnace (2006)
Hot Water: 50 gallon gas water heater (2006)
Electric: 125 Amp circuit panel
A/C: Central A/C
Note: This is an estate sale so property sold “As Is” but full home inspection contingency is welcomed.