This highly sought after 2 BR/1 BA Washington end unit sits magnificently at the end of a beautifully landscaped courtyard where neighbors gather to socialize and share their stories. As you walk through the front door, you’ll notice the delightful south/west exposure where natural light streams in from sunrise to sunset. Natural beauty is highlighted with the newer premium hickory engineered hardwood floors. The lush views of flowering plants and trees through the large replacement windows makes sitting in your open concept living and dining areas a tranquil experience. In the kitchen you’ll find modern touches like freshly painted white cabinets accented with black hardware and slow close hinges, soft grey vinyl flooring, granite counters and new stainless steel appliances, including an LG 5-burner gas range and built-in microwave. A floor to ceiling built-in pantry has been added with pull out shelves to keep you organized. Upstairs you’ll experience two spacious bedrooms and a one-of-a-kind enlarged, renovated bath with floor-to-ceiling white Italian ceramic subway tile, high-end vanity topped with white quartz, heated floor underneath hand-made encaustic cement tile, towel warmer and custom-built linen closet shelves. The front-loading large capacity, energy efficient washer/dryer on the upper level makes doing laundry quick and efficient. An exquisite garden wraps around this end unit and its outdoor patio. The garden contains over 90 varieties of plants, laid out to bloom across 9 months of the year and provide cut flowers during the high season. Imagine grilling and dining under the stars in this beautiful setting. On the other side of the flowering trellis is a half-acre of greenspace that extends your outdoor play area. What fun it will be to play bocce or kick the soccer ball around and never have to mow the lawn! Community amenities abound in Parkfairfax with 3 outdoor swimming pools, 2 volley ball courts, 8 tennis courts, basketball courts, fitness facility, tot lots, a car wash, beautiful landscaping, woodland trails and summer concerts. In addition to these amazing services, your condo fee includes water, sewer, trash and gas which means you only pay for electricity and internet. Walk across the pedestrian bridge to Shirlington Village where restaurants, shops, a grocery store, bars, a library, a movie theatre and Signature theatre await you. If you prefer public transportation, the Metrobus and Dash stop are steps from your front door. 395 is minutes away making trips to Pentagon City, Amazon HQ2 and Washington, DC quick and easy. Would you like to spend the afternoon shopping in Del Ray or Old Town? You will be there in under 15 minutes. Welcome home! Ask your agent for the list of upgrades and floor plan. Offers if any are due at 12 noon on 7/26/2022.
TownhomeProperty Type
1941Year Built
$468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ms. Marybeth G Fraser• KW Metro Center
•703-224-6000 (broker)
•frontdesk726@kwmetrocenter.com (broker)
Listed by Michael Fraser• KW Metro Center
•703-224-6000 (broker)
•frontdesk726@kwmetrocenter.com (broker)
Bought with Raquel Gutierrez• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
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Last updated by owner on Jun 9, 2023.
RB
Townhouse Zone
The RB zone is established to provide and maintain land areas for medium density residential neighborhoods in which single-unit, two-unit, and townhouse dwellings are permitted. Nonresidential uses of a noncommercial nature which are related to, supportive of and customarily found in such residential neighborhoods are also permitted
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground, Exercise Room, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Laundry Facilities
School Information
Elementary School: CHARLES BARRETT
Middle Or Junior School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
High School: ALEXANDRIA CITY
School District Name: ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Take 395 to the Shirlington/Quaker Lane exit. From Quaker Ln. make a left at the 1st traffic light on to Preston Rd. Follow Preston Rd straight ahead. 1744 is on the right and located at the end of the beautiful courtyard on the right Park on the street.
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
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County: Alexandria
APN: 50280860
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 8, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Charles Barrett Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
Alexandria City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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