1000 N Royal St

An excellent price reduction of $50K on this three-level brick townhome. Value and location! It features nearly 2000 square feet of living space (the largest model in the community), and is nestled in a picturesque and manicured brick-lined courtyard complete with lush landscaping and graceful architectural details. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3½ bathroom home features parquet hardwood floors and large bright windows throughout. The first floor features a large galley kitchen with granite counters, white appliances, pantry storage, a washer/dryer closet, and a spacious breakfast room to sit for your breakfast or have an intimate dinner. The home’s elegant dining room features wainscoting and crown molding and is just beyond the kitchen. This room is spacious enough to host large gatherings or intimate dinner parties. With its views of the lovely grounds, it’s a beautiful space to entertain. French doors lead from the dining room to a lovely bricked patio - perfect to dine under the stars or enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of your favorite beverage. The first floor also features a generous-sized coat closet as well as a powder room in the hallway. The second floor of the home features an expansive living space with a wood-burning fireplace, large windows, beautiful moldings, and a built-in bar. One of the home’s three bedrooms/den is located on this level and has an attached private full bathroom a walk-in closet and another generous closet. The top level of the home features the owners’ suite. This retreat is complete with a walk-in closet and two more spacious closets, a large renovated full bath with double sinks, as well as a veranda with lovely views of the surrounding area. Brand-new pull-down stairs provide easy access to the expansive floored attic from this level, where additional storage is available. The third light-filled bedroom is also located on the top level and has a private attached bathroom and generous closet. Although everything is in good condition, this home has been home to the original owners since it was built in 1980. The master bath has been recently updated. The HVAC and furnace were replaced in 2010, the roof is new, and the top-of-the-line soundproof replacement windows costing $22K are only 8 years old. There are refinished hardwood parquet floors throughout the home. The home has been freshly painted, and new lighting has been added. This home conveniently comes with gated underground parking and 2 assigned spaces. A Chargepoint EV charger is also available in the garage for residents and there is a bike storage area. The Watergate is only two blocks from the waterfront, and a short distance to King Street’s shopping and dining as well as the newly established shops and restaurants of North Old Town, There is a wonderful park, tennis courts, and a dog park directly across the street. Its central location is also convenient to Braddock Road Metro, Ronald Reagan National Airport, Amazon HQ2, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, the Charles Houston Rec Center, Queen Street Library, and much more. The Watergate of Alexandria is an award-winning residential community of 100 elegant Williamsburg-style row homes and beautifully landscaped courtyards and gardens. The monthly fee includes exterior building maintenance, common area maintenance, reserved underground parking, master insurance, snow removal, trash removal, water, and sewer. A must-see!!!