8935 Garden Gate Dr

Commuter’s dream location: Vienna Metro (1.7 mi); Dunn Loring Metro (2.1 mi), Mosaic District with restaurants & shs(1.4 mi); Rt 50/Arlington Blvd (0.2 mi); Rt 29/Lee Hwy (0.4 mi); I-66 (1.3 mi), I-495 (2 mi), INOVA Hospital(2.3 mi), George Mason Univ (5.5 mi), Tysons Corner (6.7 mi); Arlington (8 mi), Washington, DC (14 mi). Upgraded features: New paint throughout (2021) New garage roof (2021) Renovated portico (2021) New double pane windows throughout (2021) New built-in work/study nook & cabinets (2019) New water heater (2019) New porch railings (2019) New driveway resurfacing (2016) New house roof (2015) New HVAC (2015) Renovated hall bath (2015) Upgraded basement rec room with wet bar and hardwood flooring (2013) Renovated powder room (2013) Renovated kitchen (2010) Renovated master bath (2010) Situated in the peaceful and sought-after Barkley community, this spacious and light-filled home is filled with design features and comforts. A stately brick front exterior, portico entrance, 2-car detached garage, expansive deck backing to a permanently wooded lot, gourmet kitchen, hardwood flooring, ample recessed lighting, countless windows with forest views, and 17 ft ceiling great room are just some of the fine features that set this home apart. On the main level, the open floor plan flows seamlessly. The living/dining room leads to the butler’s pantry and into the kitchen with fresh white cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, center island, granite countertops, and stainless-steel kitchen appliances that include Thermador double ovens and a 5-burner Thermador gas cooktop. The study with custom desk and cabinetry (convey) is perfect for the remote professional, and the spacious great room with two-story ceilings, gas fireplace topped by an elegant 10 ft+ mirror and wall of windows provides a majestic view to the lush woods behind the home. A newly built custom nook off the morning room with spacious desktop and cabinetry keeps you and your loved ones in the heart of the home while working, studying, cooking, eating, and relaxing. Upstairs, the master suite includes a vaulted ceiling and a sitting area with a bonus custom-designed reach-in closet. The master bath is a haven of relaxation designed with river-rocks-tiled frameless shower, soaking tub, heater floors, his and hers quartz-topped sinks and plenty of vanity storage. The custom designed master walk-in closet includes a built-in chest of drawers and an abundance of shelving. Two additional bedrooms separated by a quartz-topped dual-sink full bath complete the upper level. One of those bedrooms is a double room with two closets that easily can be divided again to create a fourth upper level bedroom for a total of five. Downstairs in the walk-out basement, the main space includes a mosaic-tiled ethanol fireplace, wide-plank wooden flooring, wet bar with quartz waterfall countertop and beverage refrigerator ready for gatherings with friends. The kid’s playroom is quite expansive with built-in shelving and carpeting for comfort. It can easily transform into an exercise room, theatre room, or other bonus room. A comfortable guest bedroom, tiled mudroom, full bath, and storage room complete the lower level. The Barkley community boasts wide streets, sidewalks, paved walking trails, tennis courts, a tot lot, and a clubhouse just steps away from your front door. A short drive away are chic restaurants, shops, movie theaters, and out.