Charming, award-winning home in the heart of historic Maywood! Originally built in 1915, this home was beautifully renovated by FitzHarris Architects to blend the charm of yesterday with all of the modern conveniences desired today. The home offers three spacious bedrooms, a home office and three full bathrooms, blending timeless architectural design with contemporary comfort. Enjoy the vibrant, walkable community close to local amenities and parks just steps away. This home is a rare find, offering both style and function in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods. Enjoy the convenience of a one-car garage and the private, rear screened porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying outdoor space. Historic Maywood, with its beautifully maintained and renovated craftsman homes, is nestled between Langston Boulevard and Lorcom Lane for quick access to DC by bike, car or bus. Residents enjoy neighborhood block parties, top notch Arlington Public Schools, Maywood Mini Park/Playground and Thrifton Hill Park. Walk to the shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and a yoga studio in neighboring Cherrydale and Lyon Village. DESIGNArlington 2011 Award of Excellence Winner for historic preservation. Key Features: The Classic front porch with swing connects you to this historic neighborhood. Step into the welcoming foyer, with 9' ceilings, crown molding and original hardwood floors. Relax and gather in a comfortable living room, with a wood-burning fireplace that was added to the home in 2011 to fit perfectly into the room. The kitchen was expanded and updated in 2011 and has solid wood cabinets with glass display fronts, stainless steel 5 burner gas range and convection stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, main sink and separate bar sink, and soapstone countertops. The dining room has 4 windows, built-in shelving and wine rack, and adjoins the renovated light filled kitchen, in the heart of the home. The main level has a spacious home office/playroom with built in shelving and lots of light. There is a full bath on the main level allowing for a conversion of the home office into a bedroom, if desired. The screened porch off the kitchen and office is a private 3-season room to enjoy coffee or evening meals and kick off your shoes if entering from the backyard. Detached one car garage plus driveway allows for two off-street parking spaces. Ample street parking too. Upstairs you'll find three spacious and bright bedrooms, and hardwood floors throughout. The primary suite overlooks the backyard, fits a king bed, and has a connected bathroom, two closets, built-in storage cabinets and window seat with additional storage. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level also easily fit queen or full size beds and share a hall full bathroom. The basement is not finished, but it has professional waterproofing to shore up the 100+ year old foundation. The sump pump was replaced in 2016, resulting in a dry basement that is suited for storage and laundry. Top-notch Arlington Public Schools include Taylor Elementary, Dorothy Hamm Middle School and Washington-Liberty High School. The VINCI Montessori School and Little Ambassadors day care options are less than a 5 minute walk from the house for preK children. Historic Maywood has a neighborhood Tot Lot with playground just a block away, Thrifton Hill Park with open space for people and pets, and is walkable to a Safeway, yoga studio, ice cream, shops and restaurants in nearby Cherrydale and Lyon Village. Easy access to Rt. 66, the George Washington Parkway by car, the Custis bike trail goes all the way into DC, National Landing, or Tysons for a workout and commute in one, and a Metro bus stop for easy commutes to DC, less than a few blocks away. Less than 15 minutes to downtown DC and DCA Airport. Floorplans coming.
