6046 Shaffer Dr

Welcome to your new colonial home, located on a peaceful street in the highly sought-after Villages at Huntington community in Alexandria, Virginia. This vibrant neighborhood provides excellent proximity to Huntington Metro Station, Beacon Center, Belle Haven Country Club, several parks, grocery stores, and more. Your open concept home features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with over 3,100 square feet. This home has over $74,000 in upgrades and renovations. There is a genuine pride of ownership and the home is sure to captivate today's most discerning buyer. As you approach this beautiful home, you will notice the loving attention to detail that has been carefully curated and maintained. With mature landscaping, hardscaping, and a well-manicured lawn, your new home offers excellent curb appeal and plenty of charm. Entering the home, a stunning 2-story foyer greets you with gleaming hardwood floors and beautiful chandelier lighting. Conveniently located to the left of the foyer is your spacious living room. The living room features magnificent crown molding detail and a large bay window, allowing for lots of natural light to flood through and illuminate the space. Continuing through the home, you will be welcomed into your formal dining room. This room is highlighted by attractive chair-rail detail, stylish overhead lighting, and more magnificent crown molding. This space is perfect for hosting elegant dinners and entertaining guests. The dining room also offers a bay window, which provides a lovely view of your patio and spacious backyard. The gourmet kitchen is located directly off the dining room and has everything to offer, boasting granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large pantry, double ovens, and a double sink. The morning room off of the kitchen truly gives this floor an open concept. Every buyer's dream is to have a beautiful family room within view of the kitchen. This space is perfect for game nights, creating lifelong memories, and keeping warm on brisk nights with its beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace. The main level also features a powder room and your laundry room with a laundry chute from the upper level. The upper level features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Your primary suite is spacious and provides you with the peaceful retreat you deserve. Not only does it feature a wonderful ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, a standing shower, and luxurious soaking tub, it also offers a large walk-in closet, sitting room/den area, and a stunning 3-sided gas fireplace. The additional two bedrooms each offer their own private closet and are served by the second full bathroom. Let your excitement run wild with all of the prospects for the lower living level. This fully finished basement has a spacious recreation room with built-in shelving, cabinetry, and a countertop. It also features a cozy reading nook, one full bathroom, and a den/bedroom, which makes for the perfect work-from-home space or an in-law/guest suite. It is a level that can be transformed to serve many purposes. The rear deck is the ideal space for Summertime BBQs and intimate gatherings with family and friends. The deck has composite decking material and PVC rails for a low maintenance deck. The windows have also been wrapped around the home to be maintenance-free. As you walk down the deck you are greeted by the private patio and playground set that conveys with the home. The owners paid additional money to level the backyard with a retaining wall for excellent play in the backyard including soccer and lacrosse or a modern day game of cornhole. Your attached 2-car garage provides excellent storage space and a 2nd refrigerator as an additional benefit. Every aspect of this home has been carefully thought out and lovingly maintained. This home must be seen in person to truly appreciate all of the charm and character that has been invested into creating a warm and inviting retreat. Look no further; you are home