1257 Dartmouth Ct

This Quaker Hill home is exceptionally spacious and instantly welcoming, offering over three thousand square feet of living and gathering space, with even more enjoyment outdoors. The perfect location - minutes to Old Town, I-495, I-395, the GW Parkway, and D.C., as well as a quiet escape from the city hubbub.A short walkway leads to the home s entrance, where the brick front exterior frames an inviting entryway with elaborate woodworking - classical Colonial design. Inside, bright and spacious main level living areas offer ease of everyday living and exceptional entertainment.A central foyer circles clockwise from the formal dining room to the left of the entrance, past the open-concept kitchen and family room, through the office, and back around to the sitting area - blending traditional and modern for comfortable and functional living.Hardwood floors, fine molding, and trim continue from room to room. Towering ceilings and tall windows create an expansive and bright family room, while a gas fireplace with brick surround and a white mantel brings cozy warmth to this area. A door opens to office space on one side, while the other opens to the large eat-in kitchen with Corian countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Conveniently past the kitchen is a laundry room and exit to the two-car garage.Both the kitchen and family room lead to the back porch overlooking the patio and fenced backyard - a peaceful space surrounded by perennials, flowering trees and bushes, with the soothing sound of water trickling into a stone-lined pond. This beautiful and secluded lot offers a welcome retreat for relaxing in private.The upper level landing overlooks the family room and connects four bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and considerable closet space, including the enormous master suite. The recently renovated master bath features an especially spacious shower, with elaborate tile and marble countertops on the double vanity. The hall bath was also recently remodeled with ceramic flooring and has a sizable sink basin and vanity.The finished basement with laminate flooring offers recreation space, two large storage rooms, a bonus room, and a third full bath - perfect and private for overnight guests.The roof was replaced in 2019. Premium Pella windows were installed in all but the kitchen in 2015.