8305 Alvord St

AUCTION! Whispering Woods is a magnificent custom estate in McLean Virginia. Set upon 3 manicured acres, the property is fully fenced and gated. This all brick home has 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 4 half baths and 5 fireplaces in 15,000+/- square feet.The property features a 3,300 square foot gilt-edged ballroom complete with Palladian windows, cove ceiling, gold-leafed wall decorations and mirrors, duquesa rosata (peach, gray, green and red) marble pilasters and fireplace and intricately laid wood floors. The piece de resistance is the 500 pound, 7 foot by 8 foot Waterford crystal chandelier. Designed for grand entertaining, the ballroom wing also features its own grand entry foyer, a women's and men's powder rooms and on the lower level, rooms for conference, exercise, billiards, and an office and caterer's kitchen. The main wing features large living spaces, soaring ceilings and fine details throughout. The two-story entry foyer has marble floors and a curved staircase. The Great Room has beautiful hardwood floors, a 20' tall stone fireplace, a wood exposed beam ceiling and a spiral staircase. The owner's suite features a large sitting room, a fireplace, a luxurious bathroom with marble floors, separate vanities, large soaking tub, separate shower and two large walk-in closets. The Dining room features a crystal chandelier, elegant moldings and an inlaid wood floor. The large living room has wood floors, a fireplace with a marble surround and a crystal chandelier. The wood paneled study has wood floors and a built-in bookcase. The kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador wall ovens and a KitchenAid cooktop. The downstairs of the main residence has a large rec room with a built-in entertainment system complete with surround sound and black out shades. There is a bar/wine room with slate floors. Finishing out the lower level are 2 bedrooms with en-suite baths.Conveying with the property are county approved plans and permits for a detached four car garage, guest house, pool and outdoor entertainment space.Convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment in nearby Tysons Corner, Washington, DC, and Reston; convenient to major commuting arteries, e.g., Dulles Toll Road, 495 Beltway, Rt.7; near Dulles and Reagan National airports, and the Dulles Technology Corridor.Please be sure to view our virtual home tour. This tour shows multiple pictures from most rooms and includes virtual floor plans to assist in visualizing every area of the property. Price for MLS Purposes only, bid your price at auction. Bid live or online at www.tranzon.com/FX7310