1210 S Monroe St

ZEN PARADISE. This five-bdrm, four-bath home is a beacon of serenity and ideally located on a quiet street in one of Arlington's most up and coming neighborhoods. Artfully designed & built by the owner, thought was put into every detail. The home is ensconced in privacy with the 12,598-foot lot fully fenced in- the ultimate private oasis, including a gated driveway. Beautiful landscape & hardscape design provide tremendous curb appeal to the front of the house, which features a covered porch overlooking a tranquil Koi pond. The interior of the home is open & sleek, featuring beautiful custom woodwork, natural stone, hardwood floors, and oversized Marvin picture windows offering expansive views &light. There are two bedrooms on the home's main level, one of which can easily be converted into a home office (as the owners have masterfully done). 20-foot ceilings merge openness with coziness in the vast living area where you'll find a gas fireplace surrounded by floor-to-ceiling natural stone and a handcrafted hardwood mosaic mantle. Adjoining the living area is a gourmet kitchen featuring professional-grade top of the line GE stainless steel appliances and a 6-burner stove. Preparing meals in this space will be a chef's dream. Artfully designed, stylish elements include a stainless steel backsplash, designer lighting, semi-custom maple cabinets, granite counters, and an eat-up massive granite-topped island with a built-in microwave. Your family and guests will love bellying up to the island to watch you cook, and when it's time to eat, you can choose to stay at the island or move over to the eat-in table area.Moving to the upper level, you'll discover the jewel in the crown - the breathtaking master suite. This space encompasses the entire second floor - a 16-ft tongue & groove cedar ceiling, Acacia wood floors, French sliding glass doors to a private balcony, and built-in speakers make this space feel like a dream world. For the optimal luxury experience, your spa master bath features a divine river falls jacuzzi tub with an in-ceiling faucet (you genuinely need to see this to believe it!) The Sonos wireless home sound system & built-in TV will have you blissfully soaking for hours. Of course, the considerable shower area is no less opulent, offering top of the line multiple Kohler showerheads. Steps away is the enormous walk-in closet (more like a room!) with handcrafted built-in shelving. Outside of the closet area is a laundry space with a stacked top-grade washer and dryer. You may never want (or need) to leave this level.Speaking of not leaving home- the lowest level of this house features a professional home gym (which could also be made into a bedroom), a rec room, a built-in bar, a full bath, a sauna-ready room, a laundry room, massive storage, and French doors opening to a patio. The beautiful outdoor living space is an entertainer's dream. COMPLETELY private, this area features a built-in dual gas/charcoal grill, a serene water feature, seating for several people, and a dreamy view of the pool-ready green space surrounded by gorgeous up-lighted cherry & mimosa trees. You'll love backyard barbecues, entertaining guests, evening cocktails on the patio, or lounging like never before.You'll practically jump for joy when you see the guest house. It is stylishly designed with a stunning Rumford wood fireplace, radiant heated floors, skylights, custom woodwork shelving and cabinets, a steam shower, surround sound, and an upscale kitchen for your favorite foodie. An entire wall of glass doors opens to the backyard bringing the outside in. The sizable separate garage provides ample room for your cars and storage & even features heated flooring. You~ll love the location of this home. It~s completely hidden, yet easily accessible! Coffee shops, restaurants, multiple parks, the farmer~s market, gourmet grocery store, and the Pentagon are steps away. Arteries leading to DC, Crystal City, Tyson's and area airports are within mins.