239 N Barton St, Arlington, VA 22201

Property Description

What an amazing location! One stop light to Washington via Route 50 to Roosevelt Bridge; walk to Metro, and access to several bus routes to DC and Northern Virginia. Near bike path, large Rocky Run Park, and tranquil three acre Barton Park with open green space and rock garden. Enjoy restaurants, shopping, and services in the Clarendon corridor and the Saturdays farmer's market at the Courthouse. The sellers appreciate the close knit community with a no-through street that makes it safer for kids playing. Annual block parties and the garden plots at nearby 10th and Barton Streets enhance the neighborhood. This classic colonial has been expanded with a two story family room offering windows on three sides, gas fireplace, and space for open offices on the main and upper levels of the home. Recent updates include: fresh interior and exterior paint, dishwasher (2023), double door refrigerator (2020), furnace (2019), one air conditioning unit (2019), washer and dryer (2018). Desirable details include wood floors on two levels, double pane windows throughout, pull down stairs to large attic, main level powder room, and mudroom entry from side porch. Enter through the front porch to the foyer with coat closet and stairs to the upper level. The focal point of the living room is the woodburning fireplace with brick surround, The living room flows into the dining room with wainscoting, and this room adjoins an open office area. The kitchen features granite tops, warm wood cabinets stainless appliances and both a cooktop and range. The kitchen and dining room are open to the dramatic two story family room with atrium doors to the yard. The flat lot is accented with beds of blooming perennials mature trees and shrubs and has spots for play and gardening along with a shed. The expansive family room accommodates sectional seating, and areas for play, crafts, game and foozball tables. Just off the family room is a mudroom with a door leading to the side porch. It is a good spot for grilling and storing bikes and sport gear. The flow on the main level is perfect for large gatherings and daily living. Upstairs, the primary bedroom opens to a loft overlooking the family room and is ideal for an office or reading nook. In addition to the primary bathroom, a second area off the loft has an impressive soaking tub, second vanity, and laundry area. Two more large bedrooms are served by the hall bathroom. A linen closet is the hall along with pull down stairs to the large attic. The home is located in the Long Branch, Jefferson, Washington-Liberty school pyramid and is easily accessible to business and education centers in Crystal and Pentagon Cities, National Airport, the Pentagon, Fort Myer/Henderson Hall, Rosslyn- Ballston business corridor, and the Foreign Service Institute. Good reverse commute to Tysons and Dulles Airport and tech corridor. A home in pristine move-in condition and an enviable location.