This custom Craftsman home was inspired by architect Sarah Susankah’s design philosophy “build better - not bigger”.  Built by Kohlmark Homes and interiors designed by Shannon Munn of Ambi Design Studio. Every material, finish, and room design was crafted with the goal of creating a timeless, welcoming home. Centrally located < 5 min to Route 66 & FFX County Parkway, but worlds away from the bustle of Fairfax. Be transported to the beauty and calm of the woods with 1+ ac lot backing to 20+ ac of woods, streams & miles of walking paths and designed to be a part of its woodland environment with extensive use of natural stone, hardwoods, and landscaping. While boasting nearly 6,000 fin sq ft, it doesn’t shout its size but rather nestles into the landscape.

With 1,000+ sq ft of outdoor living space you’re welcomed home to the sound of a bubbling pond and expansive covered front porch with mahogany floors and rails, stone columns capped with a standing metal roof invites you to relax and enjoy the prof designed and mature front yard and well suited to hosting large gatherings or birdwatching from the porch swing. There’s also a screened porch and large back deck and balcony off the primary br, and a huge deck with cedar planters and privacy wall off the basement apt.

Welcome to comfort and ease of lifestyle crafted to delight the senses. Each material was selected with quality and permanence in mind like the warmth of the solid brass door knobs and the weight of the solid oak doors.  Enjoy quiet, calm & efficiency of 6” walls, Anderson windows and doors. Delight in custom woodworking throughout and feel the richness of the Lyptus hardwoods and Karastan wool carpets under your feet. Gaze out every window onto the glowing green of the woods.

Woodland Oasis is designed to adapt to your changing needs with versatile layout and spaces that can transition as your life evolves. The kitchen includes a butler’s pantry or children’s study nook. Adjacent to the great room, you'll find flexible space suitable for a music room, 2nd office, or main floor br with minor adjustments. The home library doubles as another office space. The mudroom offers convenience with a raised shower for dog grooming or post-outdoor clean-ups. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom can serve as a guest suite or be converted into a luxurious primary bath. The finished room over garage can function as a gym or a lavish owner’s closet. The basement, currently rented as a separate apartment, surprises with a movie theater equipped with a kitchenette, built-in screen, and projector wiring. The basement ceilings feature top-tier sound dampening.

Some features include a mature landscape designed for minimal watering and care, anexterior built with color embedded Hardie Plank siding and Azek trim boards - limiting exterior maintenance. LED lighting throughout and all lights on dimmers controlled by a home automation system; storage of every shape and size, custom designed closets, storage shed for your lawn needs, 2 large basement storage rooms. The kitchen, dining room, and butler’s pantry boasts extensive solid wood cabinetry - capable of holding all your dining and entertaining paraphernalia; the mudroom storage includes cabinetry and a closet for your cleaning supplies, and the over-sized garage has both a work space and additional storage. 

Beauty, flexibility, and practicality make this home special. Quality construction and finishes, thoughtful design don’t fully capture the essence of this home. The owners have spent the last 20 years designing, building, and improving this home, raised their children, hosted family and friends, and dreamed this would be their forever home. They’ve poured their love, imagination, time, blood, sweat, tears, and treasure into their home and desire the next family will love, grow, and find comfort in the welcoming embrace of Woodland Oasis - as they have.