712 W BRADDOCK ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22302

Welcome home, to this immaculate Braddock Heights Colonial near Old Town Alexandria. Built in 1930 and lovingly renovated, the center hall residence with its five bedrooms, four full and two half baths, and an attached two-car garage, is turnkey and ready to create new memories. Positioned on a generous corner lot, the stately brick classic exudes immense curb appeal with a circular drive and deep front yard. Feast your eyes on a manicured lawn, mature trees, pristine landscaping and an expansive front patio just perfect for watching the world pass by. From the gracious foyer, you'll immediately notice gorgeous hardwood floors gleaming under the natural light from oversized windows all around. Living spaces are to either side through huge arched entryways, with a grand staircase leading up to private quarters. On the right is the formal dining room with exposures on two sides and an overhead Niermann Weeks chandelier. To the left is a picture-perfect living room with a huge fireplace and exquisitely milled mantel. French doors lead to a lovely sunroom with exposed blue brick walls, recessed lighting, an overhead fan and an expanse of wraparound windows, lending the airy feel of an atrium. A massive country kitchen with walk-through entries on three sides is a natural place to congregate as meals are created. Soapstone counters hug the perimeters, with built-in curved cabinetry for a wet bar and desk adding to the allure.A prep and dining island boasts a gas cooktop, overhead range hood and refrigerated wine storage. Chef-grade appliances, including a double wall oven, are recessed into white custom cabinetry. The kitchen is open to a beautiful rec/family room addition with soaring vaulted ceilings, skylight, towering stone fireplace and two giant arched picture windows. Also notable is the powder room with vintage-style wall treatments, a mudroom leading outside, and numerous architectural details such as crown molding and decorative trim. Sleeping quarters are on the top two levels. The owners' suite features a massive walk-in closet and a superb attached bath with marble twin vanity, freestanding deep soaking tub, large frameless shower, and in-floor heat. There are three more bedrooms, a charming sitting room, and two additional remodeled marble baths. Each light-filled room hold a special appeal, with dormers, ceiling accents and immaculate hardwood floors. A front-loading stacked washer/dryer tucks neatly into the hallway closet. Even more, options await at the finished full basement level, with an additional bedroom, a full bath plus additional powder room, a media/rec room, a full laundry room with sink, washer and dryer, and abundance of closet and storage space, and a walk-out. Private outdoor spaces are also part of the appeal, with separate fenced side and back yards, each with sprinkler systems and accented by landscape lighting. You'll enjoy a porch, patio and pergola, gardens, shrubs and trees. Winter will pass and summer barbeques will beckon!The two-car garage with tons of storage space is accessible directly from the house and fronted by a wide driveway with a parking room for four vehicles off Timber Branch Drive. With leafy trees and quiet streets, Braddock Heights feels far removed from the urban hustle and bustle. Yet this quintessential "small town" neighborhood is just an easy walk downhill to Del Ray and five minutes to all the Old Town excitement. Locals love the garden parties, wine nights, book clubs, and Halloween festivities. The Braddock Road Metro is just a little more than a mile down the road. You'll also be within walking distance to shops, popular restaurants, and the farmer's market. Timberbranch Creek is at the end of the road.