3423 Barkley Dr

Great curb appeal immediately attracts you to this beautiful Mantua home, located on an idyllic one-acre lot and set well back from the road, just outside the beltway. A large covered front porch welcomes you to this spacious open floor plan with views of flowers and foliage from almost every window. From the porch you step into the living room with hardwood floors, a handsome brick fireplace and a separate dining room. The updated kitchen is in the heart of the home with stainless steel appliances, granite, a corner fireplace and a glass/tile backsplash. Architectural details can be seen throughout the home, including the gentle archways in the living and dining rooms and the elegant French doors opening to the front porch. The family room is off the kitchen and the perfect gathering place. Need a change of pace? Escape to the large screened-in porch overlooking the park-like setting and providing the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee, bird-watching, or to use as a quiet work space. The primary bedroom is also full of windows and connects to the renovated primary bath (2019) with an oval, stand-alone tub, large walk-in Italian-tiled shower, heated floor, and a James Martin double vanity with a snow Quartz top. A second bedroom and updated powder room are located on the main floor. The third bedroom is on the lower level, along with an updated bathroom (2021) with tiled floor and a solid rubberwood vanity with Quartz top. The lower level includes a large recreation room, laundry room, and cedar closet. There is easy access to the two-car garage through the basement door. The 2 car garage with new garage doors (2017), provides additional storage space. A new driveway was installed 2015. Walk to Eakin Park with tennis courts, tot lot, a ball court and access to the cross county trail. Close by is the Mantua Swim and Tennis Club and the Mantua Elementary school which is in the Woodson HS system. This charming home is waiting for a buyer who loves entertaining while being surrounded by beauty and nature.