6662 Van Winkle Drive

Description

Looking for a quiet retreat with nature but still want neighborly feel and close in location?This is it! Fabulous custom built rambler on acre + lot, inside the beltway in the Sleepy Hollow/Lake Barcroft area of Falls Church. This home is on a circular street - lots of dog walking here and friendly neighbors. Annual Halloween parade and other fun get togethers.This custom built expanded rambler makes for easy living. One level -plus lower level amazing suite for guests/aupair/teen. Large picture windows with nature views create a peaceful space. Spacious living room with wood floors and large horizontal shelving surround the gas fireplace - long mantel. Elements of Frank Lloyd Wright and MCM style are apparent through out this home. Skylights throughout. Family room and kitchen along the back of the house are stunning with high ceiling, sandstone hearth and reclaimed beam mantel on stunning fireplace and, large windows to take in the scenery - long window bench for pup or human. Gorgeous European white oak flooring. Kitchen has cherry cabinets including wood paneled double drawer dishwasher. Island and breakfast area. New quartz countertop and tiled backsplash - extra deep kitchen sink. Gas cook top and unique overhead hood.Conveniently located laundry room with newish Electro lux washer and dryer, sink and cabinets. Spacious bedrooms. Newly remodeled custom baths - gorgeous. Porcelain tile flooring and wainscoting, MCM Greenfield cabinetry, quartz countertops, spot resistant glass shower surround, LED lighting. Huge bonus room off the kitchen for offices/playroom/exercise. Garage with storage space on front of house.Lower level accessed by stairs with bead board walls. Handsome suite with fireplace, mini fridge, lots of closet space, cork floor, lovely bath and private entrance with outside lamppost and stone walk way for privacy. This one of a kind home is owned by highly regarded contractor and designer - they have created a sanctuary.The lot is stunning - perched on a hill with large level backyard - front yard is all perennial planting shrubs and gigantic azaleas! Heated driveway so no problem in winter. This is a gardeners paradise loaded with hydrangea, cone flowers, astilbe,spirea, peonies, evergreens and so many more. Pathways throughout the yard, stone patio and 18x40 level deck across the back of the house with raised seating section. Plus two sheds both with electricity! All this and close in to DC, easy access to Rts. 495, 66, 50 and 7, Mosaic District is 10 minutes away. Nearby grocery stores are Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Giant, Harris Teeter and Safeway! Wonderful restaurants. Great swim clubs just down the street, parkland nearby with Roundtree park and Mason District park - Thursday morning Farmers Market! Come check it out! Life is good! Pull into driveway to visit.