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5708 Colfax Avenue
Alexandria VA 22311

Sold for $645,000.00 Closed

Close Date: 2019-07-30

Alexandria
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1,892 build ft2
11,814 land ft2

About This Property

Nothing else like it! Extraordinary home nestled in the heart of Alexandria. Close in to everything, yet offers the feeling of a quiet, private oasis. Beautiful storybook setting, surrounded by lush green grass, two separate decks, and a charming stone patio. Three spacious bedrooms, with 2.5 baths - all baths have been fully remodeled. Light filled with contemporary flair, this ranch styled home is bathed in light from several skylights, oversized windows, multiple doors, charming bay windows, and box windows located throughout. Fully remodeled kitchen features ample maple cabinetry with base tray pullouts, tiled flooring, Silestone Quartz counters, top of the line stainless steel appliances, double sink overlooking boxed garden window, and overlook into spacious breakfast room. Breakfast room offers cozy custom built-in window seat overlooking private backyard, and custom built-in shelving. Window seat is perfect for a quiet read over morning coffee. Main level also features two light-filled bedrooms, fully remodeled full bath, and separate half-bath. Inviting deck overlooks beautifully maintained backyard with professional hardscaping and landscaping. Separate dining room features hardwood flooring, bay window, and decorative custom cut-out with glass shelving and marble flooring. Dining room overlooks into living room, with dramatic elevated ceiling, marble-surround wood burning fireplace, hardwood flooring, skylights and multiple doors leading to stone patio and to separate deck....this home is built for outdoor entertaining, gardening, and relaxing. Fully finished lower level offers cozy family room with walk out to backyard, stacked stone surround gas fireplace, and hardwood flooring. Master suite offers fully remodeled full bath with multiple jetted jacuzzi tub, frameless separate shower, dual sink vanity, built-ins, and separate commode. Master bedroom also offers spacious walk-in closet with two-sided built-in hamper, adjacent to laundry room. Easy access from laundry room, the hamper makes laundry a breeze! Large laundry room offers additional shelving and storage, with enormous partially finished crawl space....easily accessed from behind the closet in the laundry room. Tandem 2-car garage offers additional storage via pull-down attic. And the backyard offers a built-in shed along the side of the home. This charming, once-in-a-lifetime find, will be on the market on June 13, with open houses on Saturday, June 15th 2-4pm, and Sunday, June 16th 2-4pm. Offer review deadline is Tuesday, June 18, at 12pm.

Listing Agent: Lizbeth J Voegtlin. Keller Williams Capital Properties 703-798-9882 hello@betsyhomes.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: HAMMER PARK
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Interior: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Walk-in Closet(s), Carpet, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Laundry Chute, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Solar Tube(s), Wood Floors
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring:
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplaces: 2
Windows: Bay/Bow, Skylights
Utilities:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Rooms
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Lower 1
Room Type: Other
Features: Basement - Unfinished
Level: Lower 1
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1956
Legal Subdivision: Hammer Park
Subdivision Name: Hammer Park
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks
Parking: Paved Driveway
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Schools
Elementary School: Glen Forest
Junior High School: Glasgow
High School: Justice

IDXListing Courtesy of Lizbeth J Voegtlin. Keller Williams Capital Properties 703-798-9882 hello@betsyhomes.com

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