3131 W. Franklin, the rarest blend of allure & modern living you'll find, nestled in Richmond's coveted Museum District. Discover unparalleled elegance in this exquisite brick home, custom-built in 2022. Blending timeless old-world charm w/ modern luxury, this two-story home was thoughtfully designed for both lavish entertaining & everyday comfort. Step inside to soaring 10 ft ceilings & stunning, varied-width Wellborn + Wright white oak flooring that flows throughout the home. The expansive gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream w/ an abundance of cabinetry (35 cabinets to be exact), large center island, gas cooking, farm sink, wine fridge, dry bar & seamless connectivity to the dining room & inviting family room. Overflowing w/ upgrades, you'll find white oak beamed ceilings, abundant storage, architectural accent walls, built-in bench seating, & designer fixtures & finishes. The generous primary suite is a private retreat w/ a spa-like bath & custom walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms w/ walk-in closets, a luxury hall bath, custom laundry room w/ shelves & sink w/ quartz top, plus a spacious 6x6 walk-in hall storage closet complete the 2nd floor. The family room showcases a 12 ft wide glass wall w/ doors opening to a true outdoor oasis. The covered rear porch w/ privacy walls overlooks a beautifully landscaped private backyard w/ spacious paver patio, privacy fence & gate leading to your own off-street parking area for 2 vehicles. Both front & rear porches feature bead board ceilings, recessed lights, metal railings & maintenance-free decking. This home offers tranquility & generous green space - a rarity in the city. Additional features include dual zone HVAC, conditioned crawl space & tankless hot water heater. Conveniently located 1 block off Monument Ave & literally around the corner from North End Juice Co, The Franklin Inn diner, & walking distance to coffee shops & the VMFA, the location can't be beat. *BUILT WITH SO MUCH CHARM, BUT WITHOUT THE OLD HOUSE CONCERNS OF OLD PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, ROOFING.*