5229 Winter View Dr

Touches of Parisian extravagance meets Alexandria’s traditional and modern glamour in this gorgeous colonial in sought after Overlook community. A unique combination of elegant crown moldings, wainscoting, high and coved/tray ceilings, beautiful glass chandeliers and chic decorative fixtures throughout this spacious house creates a wonderful contrast and connect bright spaces of comfortable modern sophisticated living. Three bedrooms, a convenient main level laundry room next to the kitchen, two offices, with 3.5 bathrooms awaits the most discerning property owner. The entire home has easy to maintain floors; its warmed by solid hardwood floors on main and upper level and practical hardwood look alike vinyl water proof flooring. A beautiful chandelier illuminates the dining room softened by French style damask wall coverings. Juxtaposed to a contemporary canvas are the adjacent living room, sophisticated half bath and family/tv room warmed by a beautiful marble fireplace that transitions with flair to the gourmet kitchen/breakfast area featuring stainless steel appliances and granite countertop island across the back. This area features big windows and a Patio door that open to a patio that is great to BBQ, entertaining, and comfortable family private living outdoors. Privacy is enabled by 6-foot-high fences to each side and the 20’+ retaining wall/fence to the rear. In the summer evenings the back is shaded by the house and makes a garden party and a dip under the stars at night a delight. The office on the first level is comfortable, very chic with exquisite built ins for art collectors and bibliophiles. It showcases wallpaper motifs that injects the right vibe to work energized. Upstairs is a fantastic primary bedroom suite coupled with an amazing sitting area featuring a centered marble fireplace flanked with two beautiful built-in bookcases that is a love affair of layered and refined textures, moldings, tray ceiling that channels a luxurious, serene/tranquil and romantic vibe with a beautiful glass chandelier. It also has a spacious 21-foot-deep walking closet and a large bright bathroom with dual vanities, whirlpool bathtub next to an enclosed shower. Two other spacious bedrooms with chic ceiling lighting features, good size closets and a white hallway bathroom completes this level. The lower level is a fantastic recreational area complete with a centered marble/stone fireplace, beautiful built ins, play zone, home theater with a movie screen that conveys, wet bar, fitness area and a beautiful bathroom. There is a convenient separate den for office space and/or schooling at home. It has door with walk out access to the private backyard patio. The Overlook community clubhouse is the center point for days of lots of fun for all ages with friends & families at the large swimming pool, tot lot, and volleyball court. This wonderful community is completed with tennis courts. The bus stop at the entrance is perfectly positioned for commuters and convenient to the Van Dorn Metro Station. It has easy quick access to DC, the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir and the city of Alexandria.