208 Gibbon St

Welcome to 208 Gibbon Street, which reflects old-world charm and beauty while tastefully integrating stunning modern elements today~s buyer wants. This unique detached historic house, built circa 1820, retains lovely period details such as original floors, banister & staircase, and is enriched by 2 wood-burning fireplaces. The elegant character is complemented by a brand new sparkling kitchen, renovated contemporary bathrooms, spectacular family room for relaxing & entertaining, plus state-of-the-art smart wiring for one-touch control of just about everything!The home is light-filled and pristine, fully and freshly painted, with 3/4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and gracious spaces for formal living and dining. The dining room is a perfect setting for sharing sit-down meals with friends and family, featuring a wall of cabinet storage for your china and dinnerware. The chef/host has everything to be desired in the highly stylish and functional new gourmet kitchen by Alexandria Kitchen & Baths, appointed with custom cabinetry with deep pullout drawers, storage for trays, quartz countertops, a top-of-the-line Viking stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele microwave & warming drawer.For the ultimate ambience awaits the fabulous, spacious family room that enjoys a fireplace, flanked by built-in bookshelves & cabinets, as a focal point. French doors lead out to the wide private garden with a flagstone patio, surrounded by a brick wall, affording a beautiful outdoor oasis. Upstairs sleeping quarters include 2 guest rooms, one with a glimpse of the Potomac River. There~s also a 3rd bedroom with a built-in Murphy bed & wall of generous closets. The divine master bedroom suite with new wool carpeting & custom closets is flooded with natural light from 5 windows. Completing this retreat is a laundry closet with stacked Miele washer-dryer, and large private bath where you can refresh and renew with a seamless glass shower, dual sinks, abundant cabinetry. The top floor is perfect as a 4th bedroom with wood floors, ample closets and 2 windows. Other highlights include a 3rd-floor bonus room/office/4th bedroom with a dormer & original wide-plank wood flooring, custom-outfitted closets throughout, and all new Marvin windows with sound insulation for optimal quietness & energy efficiency. Not to mention a great Southeast quadrant location!