5214 17th St N

**Spacious all brick home for energy efficiency and low maintenance** *surrounded by trees and tucked away on a cul-de-sac in the Cardinal, Swanson, and Yorktown school pyramid**Extensive stack stone walls have integrated drainage and create planting areas for mature trees, shrubs, and perennial flowers**The lawn areas are ideal for play, sports, pets, and gardening**Large gathering are easily accommodated on the private stone patio off the grilling deck**This well-loved home has been buffed and polished with fresh paint throughout and these recent updates: **2021-gas furnace and air conditioning for main and lower levels**2020-electric heat pump and air conditioning for upstairs**2019-gas water heater**2021-powder room vanity and toilet**2020-GE Monogram microwave and wall oven**2018-Bosch dishwasher, front loading washer and dryer**2018-well designed and professionally- built stack stone retaining walls in rear yard and extensive plantings added** Enter through a foyer to a traditional living room and dining room with wood floors, high ceilings, and tall windows**French doors at the office provide privacy, and the built-ins and shutters at the windows provide architectural interest**A gas fireplace is the focal point of the family room and doors open to the private deck and patio**Adjoining the kitchen is a breakfast area with views of the garden**The kitchen provides abundant wood cabinets, generous granite countertops, gas cooktop, and a long prep island**A pantry and powder room are in a hall off the living area**Wood floors continue upstairs where the primary bedroom has an office area, two walk-in closets and a private bathroom**Two vanities in the bathroom, a soaking tub, and oversized shower highlight the bathroom**The second bedroom has a step in closet and bathroom with soaking tub and linen storage. The third upstairs bedroom has a double closet and private bathroom**In the laundry room, there is additional cabinet storage, a folding counter, and laundry sink**Another linen closet is in the hallway**The lower level features a big rec room with second fireplace, wet bar with beverage fridge and dishwasher along with space for a gym, media, and play**The fourth bedroom is set apart in a private part of the basement and is ideal for an in-law, au pair, or college student**The oversized two car garage has space for garden equipment, bicycles, workshop and hobbies**A large separate storage room is just off the garage**The low HOA fee is for maintaining the common areas* **Walk to Lacey Woods and Big Walnut Park, bike path, and near both Westover Village and Lee-Harrison Center**Easy access to Washington, Rosslyn-Ballston business corridor, Fort Myer/Henderson Hall, Foreign Service Institute and Army Readiness Center, Pentagon and Crystal cities, Amazon HQ2, National Airport and Rt.66 for reverse commute to Tyson's, Dulles Tech Corridor and Airport**A classic home in pristine move-in condition awaits the savvy buyer who values space and a most convenient location**