6316 17th St N

**Please submit any offers by 5 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024** **Less than a five minute walk to the East Falls Church Metro and one block from the bike trail and basketball court, this 1948 home and gardens were lovingly and completely renovated since 2005** Inspired by the principles of Sarah Susanka's "Not So Big House" book and using local architects, the home offers flexible space, built-ins, exceptional storage, and appealing outdoor spaces**The three season room opens to a fully-fenced backyard with patio, tiered stone walls, and mature, professional landscaping**The porch and yard is is ideal for large gatherings and daily living** **Improvements: *2024: fresh interior and exterior paint; luxury vinyl flooring in lower level; refurbished exercise area with wood wall, shiplap, and spots for crafts; refinished wood floors in kitchen *2023: Drop ceiling and lighting installed in laundry room *2022: new vanity, lighting and luxury vinyl flooring in main level bath *2021: stainless steel GE Profile dishwasher, and whole house steam humidifier *2020: Stainless steel GE Profile refrigerator, wood cupboards installed in laundry room *2019 Back yard renovation designed by landscape architect and installed by Merrifield Garden Center, including flagstone patio, rock wall terracing, rock steps, French drainage system, dry creek, and perennial plantings; side wood fence; egress window installed for lower level bedroom *2018: custom wood booth installed in dining area with hidden storage and custom cushions *2012: Three season room addition designed by local architect with interchangeable screens and glass panels, durable IPE flooring, cathedral ceiling composed of Douglas fir tongue-in-groove wood, multiple lighting options, and ceiling fan; living room and main level bedrooms redesigned by architect to create entry to porch and rear yard; Craftsman casings around doors and windows in living room, hall, bedrooms, and bathroom; full sized closets were installed in main level bedrooms with solid wood sliding doors; larger, high-end wooden windows installed * 2009: high efficiency gas furance *2007: shed with electricity, windows, and flower boxes; architecturally designed front rock wall and plantings installed by Hidden Lane Landscaping; gas fireplace in lower level with Craftsman style mantle *2006: air conditioning *2005: KITCHEN: cherry cabinets, granite countertops, GE range and microwave, island with additional storage, high end wood windows, walk-in pantry, and coat closet; FRONT PORCH: Douglas Fir screen door and front door, composite decking on front porch; UPSTAIRS PRIMARY BEDROOM: two dormers installed for large bedroom, walk-in closet, access to two attic areas, bathroom with double vanity, separate shower, and soaking tub with heated Jacuzzi jets LOWER LEVEL: B Dry Waterproofing system, drywall, lighting, and storage wall; full bath with wood storage closet, wainscoting, and tile floor. SYSTEMS: water heater, roof, and siding *2001 renovated main level bathroom and installed durable glass block window; installed drywall in living room. **About a five minute to walk to Benjamin Banneker playground, soccer field and parr, and seven minute walk to Madison Manor Park for playground, fields, and neighborhood gatherings. Easy access to Washington, Rosslyn-Ballston business corridor and military, government and business centers, National Airport, and reverse commute via nearby Route 66 to the Dulles Tech Corridor and Airport. **An appealing home in garden awaits the buyer who values character, space, and location**