5261 26th St N

EXPANDED and REMODELED 3 bedroom, 3 full bath room, 1 half bathroom Cape Cod nestled in North Arlington. Must see inside- home is MUCH LARGER than it appears- approximately 3,400 sf of livable square feet on 3 finished levels! The home is situated on a well-manicured lot with plenty of mature plantings and inviting hardscaping. The portico entry leads to the home’s original center-hall floorplan with arched doorways, opening into a formal living room, with wood burning fireplace, to the right, and a formal dining room, to the left. Making your way towards the back of the home you will find a convenient powder room and private office, with built-in desk; perfect for your work-from-home needs! The home’s addition seamlessly meets the needs of today’s homeowners, with a custom-built, side-entryway mudroom organization system, with private cubbies, hooks and bench, opening to an eat-in kitchen. Chefs, and chefs-in-training, will appreciate this expanded home’s size and ample amount of counter space- whether from the center island with room for stools, to an additional peninsula counter, to a custom wet bar. The kitchen is open to the home’s great room with built-in floor outlets, recessed lighting and a ton of natural sunlight from the French doors that open to the custom patio. The newly expanded patio affords a variety of areas for its homeowners- from the outdoor dining area, to seating area, where one can add a portable fire pit, to a cooking area, perfect for outdoor grilling! Fully fenced, flat and green and lush, this is a backyard that will beckon you with blooms throughout the spring and summer, year after year! Upstairs is a generous sized primary bedroom, with walk-in closet and a vaulted ceiling en-suite bathroom with dual vanity, separate shower and large soaking tub. Two additional secondary rooms and a full bath round out the upper level. Above, in the pull-down attic, is a tremendous amount of space for all your storage needs. The lower level recreation room is perfect for a secondary TV or play area. Owners will love the convenience of having a full bath on the lower level, in addition to the home office/exercise area opposite the recreation room. Beyond the home a vibrant neighborhood, restaurants and amenities are within easy walking distance: this home’s location is 1 block from ART bus stop (Ballston to DC); 2 short blocks to Lee/Harrison Shopping Center; 3 blocks to Greenbrier Park & Chestnut Hills Park Walking distance to Discovery ES, Williamsburg MS and Yorktown HS.