You’ve heard of Old Town Alexandria’s Walled Gardens. This is your chance to have one that is truly brag-worthy! The sellers have spent years planning, modifying and cultivating their outdoor space – both front and back. With a focus on plants native to the region, they individually selected each flower, shrub and groundcover with meticulous care for how the color and fragrance would complement other plantings. The result is beautiful, four-season interest. The garden has been maintained with ecologically-friendly products, compost and even earthworms, yielding a natural ecosystem attractive to (and healthy for) butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds. The latticework brick walls and custom wooden gate incorporating an antique cast iron vent grate bring classic old-world charm to the inviting space. Set up seating on the brick patio to enjoy the environs! The front is deep and the steps are framed with more greenery, color and fragrant blossoms as you walk to the front door and covered portico. Check out the front and back walled garden planting “maps” with companion photos from the garden to see the beauty you’re in store for! **** Please don’t think that this description starts with the garden to distract from the interior of the house: it absolutely will not disappoint! Through the custom mahogany front door, the main level has a modern, open plan. The front living room features built-in cabinets/shelving and a wood-burning fireplace. A graceful arch separates the living and dining rooms with crown molding and a gallery artwork-hanging system in both. The dining room, with a Lindsey Adelman-designed light fixture, is open to a chef’s delight of a kitchen. Starting with a Viking professional-grade cooktop and Best By Broan vent hood above, the stainless steel appliances complement the two-tone custom cabinets with recessed doors, French floor tile and other high end finishings. For extra kitchen storage, there’s a pantry at the top of the stairs to the lower level, illuminated by an Artemide light fixture. At the back of the house is a sunroom addition with heated flooring and a ceiling fan for 4-season comfort, and a door with steps to the garden. **** Upstairs are two generous bedrooms. With Mahogany French doors between, the entire level can be used as a single primary suite. Alternatively, the doors close and lock to separate the bedrooms, or the doors could be reverted to a wall for two, totally unconnected rooms. The back bedroom has a door that can be opened for extra air flow and provides roof access. (You might consider adding decking and a railing for a future roof-deck/balcony!) The tastefully updated upper level bathroom provides good cabinet space and – with under-floor heating - will warm your feet on the coldest of winter nights. **** The lower level is currently set up as an office with custom built-in cabinetry and a mix of Flor Carpet tiles for warmth and Vinyl tiles for practicality. With direct access to a back door, the space is fully functional as a bedroom suite, with a nicely refreshed bathroom that gets a peak of light from the outside. Alternatively – at your option - use the space as an office or rec room! The laundry/utility room and area under the stairs offer plenty of storage space on this level.**** The home is notable for the careful selection of each finishing for functionality, style and quality. The moldings, bath and kitchen fixtures, lighting and more are sure to impress. As for major systems, the HVAC was replaced in 2008 and a Bosch tankless water heater installed in 2021. The home has 200 Amp electrical service with a whole-house surge protector. These and more are detailed in a list of considerable updates (please ask to see it)! **** Parking is easy in your own space directly in front of the house. And alley access in the back allows trash bins outside your walled garden . Check out this wonderful home in person!

Subtle sophistication captures the vibe of this 1940 row home in the Yates Gardens part of Southeast Old Town. The exterior is classic in its simplicity; inviting, with a flagstone patio from which you can watch the world go by. *** The interior is full of contemporary features that will delight. The main level living room features a wood-burning fireplace flush with the wall, and dark-stained hardwoods that continue through the broad opening to the dining room. The dining and kitchen space feels open and modern. White cabinetry and quartz counters render the kitchen sleek with a touch of pizazz from the lovely marble backsplash in a herringbone Pattern. The appliances are high-end including a Wolf range, Kitchen Aid wine fridge and low-profile microwave. The sunroom addition in the back of the house is aptly named, with two walls of windows and four (yes, 4) skylights. The abundant light passes through to the Kitchen through a window and to the Dining Room through French doors. The sunroom is 3-season with use of a space heater in the winter, and with a ceiling fan, also comfortable in the summer, save for the hottest days. *** Upstairs are two quite generous bedrooms and a shared bath, nicely updated in earth tones. The lower level rec room has a built-in desk with surrounding shelving and cabinets. A full size window to a window well provides natural light. There’s plenty of storage on this level, between the spacious utility room and under-stairs storage. You’ll also find a chic full bath with glass shower. The (brick) walled garden in back has a bit of green space, a fountain for ambiance, just enough space for a grill and table, and a shed for outdoor “stuff.” If your stuff includes dirty or greasy thing you don’t want to drag through the house, you’ll be relieved that the back yard has (public) alley access just through the gate! The slate roof was replaced by the prior owners in December 2010. Other updates include refinished hardwoods (2020), front patio (2021), and primary bedroom blackout shades (2020). The lot extends into the access road in front of the home, providing for 1 private parking space. *** Sellers have an assumable VA loan at 2.25% with a balance just over $650K. Please ask for details if you have interest! ***

The purple door and red metal roof will catch your eye….pops of color that enrich the curb appeal of this row home on a quiet block in the Yates Gardens neighborhood of SE Old Town. The raised bed in front adds appeal and a small patio allows you to sit and watch the world go by. You’ll be WOW’d by the size of the lot, nice and flat, backing to a public alley for yard access both front and back. In the fully fenced side and back yard, find a lovely flagstone patio with lighting above, mature tree ready for a swing, and large shed to stash bikes or other outdoor gear. Enjoy the space as it is, or consider the amazing potential: there's enough room for quite extensive gardening; create an elaborate oasis with more hardscaping and landscaping; enlarge the grassy area for more area to romp; or add-on to the home with (still) enough space to enjoy the great outdoors! Parking? Not a problem on this block, particularly since your lot extends into the access road in front (2016 plat available for details)! And if you have an EV, an outlet for charging is ready for you! ***** The main level of this home showcases the classic features of Yates Gardens homes: beautiful, newly refinished hardwoods, mantle over a fireplace that’s been converted to gas, and staircase ascending from the living room. The kitchen – with nice but mostly older updates – is tucked away if you’re not a chef; ready for your custom design choices or opening to the living space if you prefer! The upper level has two bedrooms that share a lovely, totally updated hall bath with double vanity and integrated laundry. And bonus storage can be found in the attic, with a pull-down staircase. The footprint of the original 1941 home has not been expanded, but the interior has been wonderfully and creatively transformed to maximize living area. Five ceiling-mounted, ductless HVAC units (5 heating and A/C zones!), installation of a tankless water heater, and moving the W/D to the bedroom level allowed expansion of the lower level rec room into space that once had been an unfinished utility and laundry room. The rec room now features built-in shelving/cabinetry and desk nook. The third bedroom with additional built-in shelving and refreshed, en-suite bath is also on the lower level. ***** Be sure to ask for the full list of updates/improvements!