20492 Tappahannock Place, Sterling, VA 20165
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 5
- Sqft
- 5,198
- Garage
- Yes
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Overview
EXQUISITE BRICK-FRONT COLONIAL, LOCATED IN THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE COMMUNITY OF LOWES ISLAND. AS YOU APPROACH THE RESIDENCE, A CHARMING BRICK WALKWAY LEADS TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE, WHERE HARDWOOD FLOORS GREET YOU IN THE FOYER, ACCENTUATED BY ELEGANT CROWN MOLDING. THIS GRACEFUL DETAILING CONTINUES INTO THE FORMAL DINING ROOM, WHICH FEATURES CHAIR RAILING AND IS IDEAL FOR HOSTING SOPHISTICATED GATHERINGS. THE GOURMET EAT-IN KITCHEN IS A CULINARY MASTERPIECE, OFFERING AN ABUNDANCE OF CABINETRY, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS THAT EXTEND AS A STYLISH BACKSPLASH, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, RECESSED LIGHTING, AND A BREAKFAST BAR. ADJACENT TO THE DINING AREA, YOU WILL FIND ACCESS TO A CUSTOM DESIGNED DECK WITH COMPOSITE FLOORING AND TASTEFULLY INTEGRATED LIGHTING, SURROUNDED BY MATURE TREES TO ENSURE COMPLETE PRIVACY. FROM THE DECK, STEPS LEAD TO A BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED PAVER PATIO, ENCLOSED WITH GATES THAT PROVIDE ACCESS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE YARD. THIS OUTDOOR OASIS IS PERFECT FOR TRANQUIL RELAXATION OR AL FRESCO DINING. INSIDE, THE GRAND TWO-STORY FAMILY ROOM IS FLOODED WITH NATURAL LIGHT AND FEATURES A CURVED REAR STAIRCASE. A TWO-SIDED GAS FIREPLACE SEPARATES THIS ROOM FROM THE FORMAL LIVING AREA, WITH BOTH SPACES ADORNED BY HANDSOME MANTLES. THE MAIN LEVEL ALSO OFFERS A PRIVATE STUDY WITH GLASS-PANELED DOUBLE DOORS, IDEAL FOR A HOME OFFICE OR QUIET READING ROOM. ADDITIONALLY, THE MUDROOM IS FITTED WITH TILED FLOORS, CUSTOM BUILT-INS, AND PROVIDES DIRECT ACCESS TO THE SIDE YARD. ASCENDING THE HARDWOOD STAIRS FROM THE FOYER, YOU ENTER THE LUXURIOUS PRIMARY SUITE. THIS SPACIOUS RETREAT BOASTS A VAULTED CEILING, TWO CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSETS, AND A LAVISH EN SUITE BATH COMPLETE WITH TILE FLOORS, A STANDALONE SHOWER, A CORNER JACUZZI TUB, AND SEPARATE VANITIES WITH UPGRADED LIGHT FIXTURES. TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, EACH WITH CUSTOM CLOSETS, ARE CONNECTED BY A JACK-AND-JILL BATHROOM THAT FEATURES NEUTRAL TILE FLOORS, A DUAL SINK VANITY, AND A TUB/SHOWER COMBINATION. THE FOURTH BEDROOM ALSO ENJOYS A CUSTOM CLOSET AND ITS OWN ATTACHED FULL BATHROOM. FOR ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE, THE UPPER LEVEL IS EQUIPPED WITH A LAUNDRY ROOM THAT INCLUDES FRONT-LOADING WASHER AND DRYER. THE FULLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL OFFERS AN EXPANSIVE RECREATION ROOM, PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING OR RELAXATION, COMPLETE WITH A POOL TABLE AND PLUSH NEUTRAL CARPETING. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FIFTH BEDROOM, FEATURING A WINDOW WELL AND ATTACHED FULL BATHROOM WITH TILE FLOORS, A CUSTOM TILE STANDALONE SHOWER, AND A VANITY WITH DUAL ACCESS. TWO ADDITIONAL BONUS ROOMS PROVIDE AMPLE SPACE FOR WORK OR GUEST QUARTERS, AND A CUSTOM HOME GYM COMPLETES THIS LEVEL, IN ADDITION TO ABUNDANT STORAGE SPACE. THIS RESIDENCE ALSO OFFERS A HOST OF LUXURIOUS UPGRADES, INCLUDING PLANTATION SHUTTERS, CUSTOM DRAPERIES, UPGRADED LIGHT FIXTURES, AND PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING. THIS MAGNIFICENT HOME REPRESENTS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE SEEKING ELEGANCE AND COMFORT IN AN IDYLLIC SETTING. A TRULY UNPARALLELED OFFERING THAT WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.
SOME UPDATES INCLUDE: WASHER/DRYER, (2024), CARPET, SPRINKLER SYSTEM UPDATED (2023), HVAC, OVEN/MICROWAVE, TRIM AROUND ALL OUTSIDE WINDOWS REPLACED (2020), DISHWASHER (2019), ATTIC FAN (2018), FENCE (2016), BACKYARD PATHS (2016,2023), REFRIGERATOR (2015) COOKTOP , PORTICO WOOD REPLACED (2014), FRONT BRICK PATH (2012), LANDSCAPING-PRIVACY SCREENING & TREES (2011,2015,2024)
Location
Full feature list
Basic info
- Property type
- House
- Number of bedrooms
- 4
- Number of bathrooms
- 5
- Square feet
- 5,198
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.19
- Year built
- 2001
Interior features
- Basement
- Yes, Finished
- Fireplaces
- 1
Garage and parking
- Garage parking spaces
- 2
Utilities
- Heating
- Exhaust fan, Fireplace insert, Natural gas, Forced air, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central air, Ceiling fan(s), Attic fan, Zoned, Electric
- Sewer
- Public sewer
- Water
- Public
Estimated monthly costs
- HOA Fees
- $146
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount (2024)
- $8,522
Public schools
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