Welcome Home to 13521 Brightfield Lane in the highly sought-after Franklin Farm community of Herndon, VA, where timeless charm meets modern comfort. This charming Victorian-style carriage home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,856 total finished square feet (including 2,464 above grade), thoughtfully designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining.
The main level features a flexible space ideal for a private home office or optional 4th bedroom, perfect for today’s work-from-home lifestyle. Lovingly maintained by owners of 38 years, this home showcases thoughtful upgrades throughout.
Bright, inviting living spaces flow seamlessly, enhanced by updated hardwood flooring on the main and upper levels, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and warm, welcoming finishes. The modern updated kitchen features new stainless steel appliances (2022) and a stylish built-in coffee bar. Additional updates include a new roof (2019), new front door (2024), and beautifully remodeled bathrooms.
Step outside to the Trex deck and screened-in porch (2007) overlooking a peaceful, wooded backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with a sitting room and private master bath. The finished walk-out lower level adds 392 square feet of versatile finished space, perfect for a recreation room, gym, media room, or play area. Under deck outside enclosed storage, 12x20, plus inside basement storage room.
Optional for buyer: master bedroom furniture conveys and basement freezer.
Franklin Farm offers tree-lined streets and mature landscaping, strong resale value and long-term demand, active, community-focused lifestyle. Exceptional Community Amenities include tennis & pickleball courts, 13+ miles of scenic walking and biking trails, ponds and tot lots/playgrounds.Dairy Lou Pool is the Heart of the Community with neighborhood swim team, lap lanes, family & kiddie pools and is a popular hub for summer fun and social events.
Top-Tier Schools (Fairfax County Public Schools): Oak Hill ES (AAP Center), Franklin MS (walking distance) or Rachel Carson MS (AAP), Chantilly HS or Skyview HS. SkyView High is a new FCPS community school with pathways in Data Science, AI, Aerospace and Robotics, opening August 2026 for rising 9th/10th (opt-in for this home). Year 2 (9th-11th) will include boundary maps confirmed June 2026. Year 3, 9-12th. Nearby private option: Nysmith School (Pre-K–8).
Unbeatable Location, just minutes to Reston, Fair Oaks, and Tysons. Easy access to Route 50, Fairfax County Pkwy, Route 28, and I-66. 15 minutes to Dulles International Airport. 3.5 miles to nearby metro. 10 minutes to Fair Oaks & Reston Hospitals. Nearby Frying Pan Farm Park, shopping, dining, and recreation for your enjoyment.
This is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle! A unique opportunity to own in one of Northern Virginia’s most desirable communities.