ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

8701 Standish Rd

Alexandria VA, 22308

$1,850,000


$300.57 per sqft

ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

6 Beds

8 Baths

6,155 sqft

Residential

Built in 1963

Remarkable 6 BR, 7.5 BA Plymouth Haven home custom built in 2004. Sweeping .60 acre lot extensively landscaped to create a tranquil at-home retreat. Quality craftsmanship is evident throughout 6,000+ sq. ft. of living space! Architecturally appealing, with a multi-tiered gable roof and wraparound front porch with beaded mahogany ceiling supported by double columns & solid concrete floor. Victorian-esque glass front door with side and transom windows illuminate the Brazilian hardwood floors inside. Imagine friends and family gathered around a long dining table off to the right. Greet short term visitors in the sitting area to the left. Continue into the open concept kitchen with a huge breakfast bar island where loved ones can perch on bar stools, grab a snack and share their day. Designed with special flourish, the kitchen boasts furniture grade recessed cabinets, travertine tile backsplash, granite counters and in-laid decorative porcelain floors. Amateur chefs will love the warming drawer, built-in spice nooks, sunken oil dispenser, vegetable sink, industrial exhaust hood, Thermador cooktop with 6 burners & griddle, Thermador double oven and Sub-Zero refrigerator. The adjoining great room has a cozy fireplace with a handsome stone hearth flanked by built-in shelves for displaying books, family photos & keepsakes. With an entire wall of windows, this room is flooded with natural light as the sun sets. Exit out to your private deck to host BBQs or just lounge in the sun. Open the retractable awning for shade. Your favorite room might be the sun room, where indoor plants flourish and verdant views of the backyard are enjoyed, even on cold winter days. In this comforting space, you can play cards & games and share casual meals & special memories over a bottle of wine. The fenced in backyard is truly spectacular - a gardener's paradise. A quality-built shed holds all the tools you need to lose yourself in nature. There is a main level BR with en suite BA and a front room suitable for a home office. Upstairs, the expansive Owner's Suite has a front facing balcony, a walk-in closet with custom closet system, a separate walk-in cedar closet. Relax in a spa-like shower with 3 shower heads & 4 body sprays with built-in steam system. Bathroom opens to a romantic deck overlooking the garden! Also, on upper floors there are 3 bedrooms each with its own full bath and walk-in closet. The laundry room is on this level with washer, gas dryer, storage cabinets and a utility sink. Incredibly, beyond this is a private apartment, with its own exit to the outside. It has a spacious living area, kitchenette,a BR and BA - ideal for an in-law or au pair suite! The lowest level offers a great play space or gaming getaway, with its own full BA for hosting sleepovers. Plenty of storage space! *** See Special Property Features uploaded with listing! *** Coveted Community Pool Membership prepaid for 2024 season to New Owner with Summer Swim Team, Tennis Lessons & Various Summer Camps! Walking distance to Waynewood ES, Sandburg MS and Fort Hunt Park *** Convenient commute to the Pentagon, DC and Fort Belvoir. Minutes to GW Parkway with bike/jog trail along the scenic Potomac River to historic Mount Vernon and Old Town. Abundant shopping, dining and entertainment options close by, as well as schools, parks and playgrounds. A fantastic home in an ideal location!

VAFX2178412

MLS ID

May 13, 2024

Updated

Map

8701 Standish Rd
Alexandria VA, 22308

Interior Features

Total Stories

3


Bedrooms

6


Total Bathrooms

8


Full Bathrooms

7


Half Bathrooms

1


Appliances

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.6 Acres


Exterior Features

Balcony


Architectual Style

Craftsman


Roof

Slate


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


High School

WEST POTOMAC


Elementary School

WAYNEWOOD

Other Property Details

Taxes

$17,235


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

3


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Garage Door Opener, On Street, Attached


Parking Total

7


View

No


County

FAIRFAX


Water Source

Public


Pool

No


Buyer Agency Compensation

2%

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

5/13/2024

Under Contract

5/10/2024

Active

Listed by Dina R Gorrell, with Redfin Corporation
Listing Contact: 7039437676 

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