1202 Essex Manor Ct

Alexandria, Virginia, 22308 United States

From the moment you approach this lovely colonial situated on a beautiful private cul-de-sac, you will discover why this home home has been treasured by this family for 25 years. Bright and beautiful, this home has both a spacious living room and dining room each displaying a lovely bay window, classic architectural features, and three-sided exposure affording both formal and spacious entertaining spaces. Crown moldings and distinctive design in the entry foyer, a classic chandelier and soaring ceilings create a very impressive and welcoming entry. The hardwoods in the entry foyer, the living and the dining room have recently been refinished. An at-home office offers custom built-in bookcases to the right of the entry providing a private and separate work space. A nicely appointed half bath is also located on the main level. A fully equipped kitchen with new stainless steel appliances purchased since 2022 (GE double ovens, Bosch dishwasher, a center island Kitchen Air cooktop), granite countertops, a built-in desk area and a generous eat-in area make this both an attractive and utilitarian space. A new floor has just been installed between the kitchen and the two-car garage. More than adequate storage exists in both this entry area and within the garage. An adjoining family room offers a fireplace (wood burning but gas can easily be re-installed with existing gas jet), lovely windows and classic French doors that open to a spacious and relaxing screened porch. The yard has been professionally landscaped and offers beauty, privacy and more that adequate areas for entertaining and enjoying the natural environment. The shed and its equipment for outdoor maintenance convey with the home.Upstairs there are four bedrooms, each with a good sized closet and exposures. One bedroom is connected to the hall bath through a private entry in addition to a hall entry. The owner's suite boasts of two walk-in closets, a separate sitting area, a vanity with two sinks, good cabinet storage and a separate commode room. The bathroom offers both a jacuzzi and a shower. On the upper level there is also a convenient washer/dryer room; these appliances were replaced in 2020.The lower level is a walk out and offers a full bath, a family room, a large den/study and two spacious storage rooms. Additional storage exists in the attic area above the front facing two car garage. The interior of this residence has been freshly painted and one of the upstairs bedrooms has new carpet.This home has a dual HVAC system; the upper level has a heat pump (replaced in 2015) in the attic; the lower level contains a Carrier unit. A 75 gallon gas hot water heater was replaced in 2016. A new roof with a 10-year warranty on all workmanship was installed in 2019. Located in Fenwick Estates, this popular community is convenient to shopping, the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Sherwood Regional Library, Mount Vernon INOVA Hospital, the Historic Mount Vernon, Fort Belvoir and Old Town, Alexandria. Numerous parks, jogging paths, bike trails and recreational centers are nearby. The closest metro is the Huntington Station and Reagan National Airport is very convenient. Sited on a well-designed and most attractive lot, privacy has been created through careful landscaping and various seasonal plants making this home both an oasis and an integral part of a wonderful, close-in neighborhood. For location, price and condition, we believe this an excellent buying opportunity. We welcome your further inquiries!