Craftsman

Property is Under Contract. Open Houses have been cancelled. The first thing you encounter when you arrive at the spectacular home at 25 E Masonic Avenue is a charming Front Porch from which you can enjoy the Rosemont neighborhood. A central Foyer welcomes you, and is flanked by a useful Sitting Room or Study on the left and a large beautifully wallpapered Dining Room on the right. As you move down the hall, note the sophisticated wall moldings you will see throughout. The focal point is a striking 4-story staircase that adds an openness to this very special home. The Kitchen is strictly gourmet, with white quartz counters and distressed white and black cabinetry. The island has a prep sink, microwave and even more cupboard space. The Kitchen boasts a 4-burner Wolf range and Sub-zero side-by-side refrigerator, Wolf microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and porcelain farm sink. Between the Kitchen and the Dining Room is a serving pantry a with counter and a huge walk-in pantry with both providing additional storage. Not only can you pull a stool up to the large island, but there is ample space for a large kitchen table. The open theme continues with the adjacent Family Room complete with wood-burning fireplace. A set of French doors open to overlook the backyard, and another door leads to it. The Main Floor is finished with a side entrance that opens on the driveway side of the house, a Guest Bathroom and spacious Mudroom. Heading upstairs you will notice that there are two landing Nooks that are perfect for reading, a writing desk or to showcase unique décor. Upper Level 1 has a spectacular Primary Suite complete with Dressing Room, large ensuite Bathroom featuring a glass shower, stand-alone tub, double vanity, water closet, linen closet and a skylight that adds to the crisp brightness of this room. The Primary Suite has two large walk-in closets, one being especially generous in size. Two more nicely sized Bedrooms, a full hall Bathroom and convenient Laundry Room complete Upper Level 1. Continuing up the unique staircase to Upper Level 2 is a large storage closet, a central Bedroom with walk-in closet, a full hall Bathroom and another Bedroom. This last bedroom has plenty of eave storage. The Lower Level is spacious enough to feature multiple game tables and has a cozy gathering area with gas fireplace. It is perfect for spreading out or hanging out. Also on this level is a large Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom and large walk-in closet. This house has over abundance of storage options. The backyard is a true haven and has a new and expanded flagstone patio, new landscaping, and new French drain. This PERFECT LOCATION is close to Del Ray, Old Town and many nearby places for pedestrian or bicycle travel (approximately)-Braddock St Metro: .4m; King St-Old Town Metro: .6m; Amtrak/VRE: .8m; Episcopal HS: 2.8m; St. Stephen & St Agnes School, Upper: 3.2m, Lower: 1.4m; Brooks ES: .4m; George Washington MS: .4m; Alexandria City HS: 1.9m; I-395: 3.2m; DCA: 3.5m. *NEW in 2020: hot water heater *NEW in 2021: main floor hardwood floors refinished; repaired and repainted all exterior trim (completed in 2022); repainted all interior rooms, new washer and dryer, new and expanded flagstone patio, steppers and landscaping, installed French drain, regraded entire exterior perimeter; cleaned and stabilized window wells and installed security system NEW in 2022: new upstairs A/C and heat pump, moved freon line to exterior to repair and provide better access, and additional landscaping.