This majestic, all-brick colonial has approximately 4,800 finished square feet across three levels. Situated on over an acre lot, this home has great bones and presents endless potential. It is one of the larger custom homes in the neighborhood and offers well-proportioned rooms and a timeless layout. From the grand, front 2-story portico, you'll enter the welcoming foyer and find a formal living room with a gas fireplace, an elegant dining room, a powder room, a country kitchen with a double pantry, and a family room that offers a warm gathering space with a wood-burning fireplace, mahogany paneling, a beamed ceiling, and French doors leading to the serene balcony overlooking a beautifully landscaped, level, private & fenced backyard. Upstairs, you’ll discover five ample bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The large primary suite includes a gas fireplace, an en-suite bath, dressing area, walk-in closet, and additional closet. The finished lower level provides a large bedroom as well as a full bath, and a versatile space with a wood-burning fireplace, and a built-in bar ideal for entertaining. The French doors lead to a relaxing covered patio. Additional highlights include a substantial size attic, an oversized two-car garage with workbench, and a large driveway for easy parking. Recent improvements of this well maintained home include new roof, windows & glass French doors, A/C unit, and exterior paint. Ideally located just minutes from I-495, the Vienna and Dunn Loring Metro stations, Mosaic District, Trader Joe’s, Inova Fairfax Hospital, George Mason University, and an abundance of parks and trails. This Mantua/Ridgelea Estates home is in the highly sought after Woodson/Frost/Mantua pyramid.
