Glorious News on the Corner …. At the intersection of fun and comfort, a sparkling classic Georgian colonial home is now on the Spring Market in the unique Mount Vernon on the Potomac neighborhood. Standing tall on almost one-half acre, this stunning Eugene Cullinane-built home was the Model for the water-privileged community of 116 houses & all of its features – curving streets, private waterfront park & delightful residents all around.Sited with a wide front lawn & circular drive to the front, 9329 Mount Vernon Circle will again soon to be wrapped in flowering bushes, bulbs & plants. Azaleas, peonies, coleus abound – there are even magnolia trees & a dear Pollinator Garden designed to attract butterflies & birds. The huge 2-car garage + driveway are tucked around the corner out of sight. Don’t overlook the beauty of the hand-molded brick wrapping the exterior – a signature feature of the builder Cullinane, who earned his stellar reputation for quality construction.The welcoming. columned entry opens into a wide, center hall foyer as the home spreads broadly for casual and formal living inside. 10-foot ceilings & generously-sized rooms are just the beginning – so much to see, from the egg & dart ceiling moldings with dentil molding accents & elaborate details in the public rooms, rich wood floors everywhere, recently updated eat-in kitchen and plenty of bedrooms & baths for family and visitors.Well-placed rooms allow for parties in the family room, games in the recreation room & work spaces/offices upstairs and down. The large Primary Bedroom is blessed with a private bathroom & a hideaway sitting room for late night reading or TV watching, while the other 4 bedrooms upstairs are well-served with 2 additional bathrooms. Big windows throughout grace the home with bountiful light. The fully finished lower level offers a full bath, laundry area & mechanicals, as well as a den, storage & romping space.The MVOP waterfront park is a beautiful walking destination after dinner. The pond, play area, updated docks & tennis/pickleball courts overlook the Potomac River. All day long, permanent picnic tables encourage you to sit & visit. The annual $1,500/home fee, which is paid to the Mount Vernon on the Potomac Citizens Association, covers professional management, the common area near entry on Ferry Landing Road, private park maintenance (including tennis courts, bathrooms, grounds and occasional MVOP gatherings), road maintenance including snow removal, trash pick-up (twice a week) & recycling (once a week). Marina slips are available for a separate fee.To note along the way: Many electrical updates; 14-inches of insulation blown into entire attic (2023); new HVAC (2022); washer and dryer (2023; gas cooktop (2021), refrigerator (2023); double wall ovens (2023); sink faucet (2023); new vanities and mirrors in primary bath. 2 hot water heaters.You’ll likely feel as if you are permanently on vacation – all in the best location, just 11 miles south of Old Town Alexandria.Everyone always asks about electrical improvements, so the sellers have written a detailed list of their projects:Front doorway lanterns: Rewelded with lead. They are not antiques, but very nice and perfect for the house. Then Becker Electric re-did the wiring for them to make them safer. Dimmer put on interior switch to operate them.New light fixture in the bar area ceiling, with new wiring.Side door entrance: New wall sconce put in and two fancy new dimmers and wall switches to operate both sconce and ceiling fixture.Primary bathroom: New baseboard outlet in tub room - pulled from the bedroom on the other side. New wall switch and plug in next to sink vanity. Dimmers installed.Primary bedroom: New wall outlet installed behind bookcase.Foyer: Two baseboard fixtures installed.Exterior outlet installed on front of home.Upstairs landing: Two wall sconces + two new outlets, plus dimmer.Four ceiling fans in bedrooms.

Don't miss my video tour, it's lovely!Welcome to this unique expanded colonial with its cottage-luxe vibe and windows galore. Layer after layer of improvements over the last 11 years now blend so well with the property’s original character -- quality construction of a family room, vaulted ceiling, its wall of bookshelves and storage built by master carpenters from the Amish counties of Pennsylvania, and the meticulous design of the primary bathroom. Every work surface in the home has been replaced and the laundry area completely reconfigured.Inside and out comfort was a priority – find a wonderful screened porch, wide deck and gardens wrapping the exterior. The kitchen, totally renovated at the time of the 2005 addition and again in 2014, features beautiful cabinetry, eat-in space, rich tilework and a sparkling window overlooking the yard.There are striking areas for home offices and guests, too. The paneled library/office boasts a 21-foot tall ceiling. Don’t miss the creative use of the upper level combining two sleeping rooms with built-in beds, a sitting room, desk and bookshelves to become Bedroom #4. So much storage is found throughout and there is also the chance to finish the huge lower level into a rec room, gym or hobby room.These owners have also lovingly refined this hospitable residence with important utility and appliance replacements: gas hot water heater, 3 zones of gas heating, 3 zones of A/C, five-burner gas stove, speed oven, refrigerator, 2 dish drawers, washer and dryer, as well as the addition of the new side deck built with top-of-the-line TimberTech and railings.+++ALL THIS IS JUST 6 BLOCKS (15 minute walk) FROM THE EAST FALLS CHURCH METRO!+++

**Expansive, mid-Century rambler, well-sited on a lushly landscaped 11,400 sf lot.**The he estate is selling the home a is and it has great bones to make it our own**Enter through an inviting front porch to the large living room, anchored by a wood burning fireplace **The dining room has built-in storage and overlooks the beautiful backyard. **Recently renovated, the kitchen incudes Brookhaven wood cabinets, solid surface tops, KitchenAid refrigerator and dishwasher, Thermador gas cook top, oven, and range hood**Two closets are found in the primary bedroom along with a private bathroom with tub.**A hall bathroom serves the second and third bedrooms.**In the lower level, there is a huge rec room with tall windows and areas for media, play, and office.**Another room could be used as a second office or gym and has a door to the back yard.**The bedroom on this level is served by a recently renovated bathroom with an oversized shower and vanity storage.**The laundry area has a sink and cabinets with ample countertops for folding items.**Whether you want room for play, sports, gardening, or a pool, the yard will accommodate your desires.**It also offers space for expansion and privacy.**The garage accommodates a car or is ideal for bike storage and a workshop**The home is walkable to Cardinal Elementary School and Swanson Middle School, and is the Yorktown pyramid.**Convenient to Westover Village's shops, restaurants, library, services, Sunday farmer's market, bike path, and Big Walnut and Parkhurst Parks.**A spacious home awaits those who value space and location on a quiet street in the appealing Tara neighborhood.**

Shhh! It’s a Secret!Tucked into the rises of Rosemont are several cul-de-sacs with exceptionally private residences bathed in dappled light under canopies of trees. 407 West Alexandria Avenue sits amongst one of these special enclaves and surprises all who enter with its glorious light, livable spaces and surrounding greenery.This freshly painted, expanded raised ranch/rambler offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, generous recreation room and attached garage with surrounding glorious gardens, flush with blooms, shrubs and trees. Hours of sophisticated or casual entertaining can occur in all seasons as you enjoy the easy flow from one room to another and out to a welcoming slate terrace. Making daily life or party preparation a snap is a handsome kitchen with six-burner stainless Wolf gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, extensive cabinetry and practical counter space as well as a cheerful eating area. Don’t miss the wide dining room and the warming gas fireplace in the living room.The primary bedroom embraces the flourishing greenery with glorious windows inviting the dreamy solemnity of a forest walk to permeate the quiet repose while a gracious primary bath with heated floors assures privacy. This second level addition lends access to a floored attic and offers a cushioned window seating area for bird-watching or reading. Two more bedrooms on the main level share a hall bath while a final third bath is located adjacent to the generous recreation room on the lower level, enabling this area to accommodate overflow guests. A well-equipped laundry room with full-sized appliances, laundry sink and cupboards add to the conveniences found within this inviting residence. 2-zoned A/C.Located between two Metro stations and within easy walk to multiple schools, churches, shopping areas, this unique home on its secluded street offers unimaginably delightful living whether filled with the chatter of many or your own special, quiet solitude. It’s truly a home for many life styles.

**Open Houses on Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, from 1 to 4 pm**Deceptively large, expanded 1930s Cape Cod with a level backyard in the Discovery, Williamsburg, Yorktown district. Cozy living room centered around a wood burning fireplace, big family room flows into dining area and open kitchen with gas cooking, ample cabinets, generous countertops, plus child and pet-friendly tile floor.**Main level bedroom and bathroom, laundry room, and a den for office or play room, too.**Upstairs, the primary bedroom has a tray ceiling, walk in closet, second closet, private bath with soaking tub, separate shower, and vanity with two sinks. A sunny reading spot and desk niche are highlights of the second bedroom, while the third bedroom has a spot for a desk in the sunny dormer. **These bedrooms are served by a hall bath with vanity and linen closet.**The lower level has a big rec room for media, play, and gym.**With a door to the yard and full bath on this level, the room doubles as guest space and the bath offers easy clean ups after playing or gardening in the yard**A clean fresh storage room and separate utility room complete this level.**The lushly landscaped back yard has the perfect spot for a hammock and a patio for outdoor gatherings.**The double paver driveway accommodates two cars.**Stroll to Chestnut Hill and Greenbrier Parks, Lee-Harrison Center for groceries, restaurants, services and activities.**Enjoy the independent restaurants, shops, and services that line Langston Blvd. and add to the neighborhood appeal.**