Rare opportunity! Positioned within an exclusive enclave of just eight homes within Merrywood on the Potomac, this spacious townhome residence provides both luxurious amenities and a location which is unmatched just minutes to downtown Washington. A private courtyard introduces the main entrance which yields to a gracious entry hall. Just beyond, a dramatic living room with soaring ceilings centers on a fireplace and serene views overlooking the rear garden and the protected natural landscape adjoining the famed Merrywood estate. A large dining room easily accommodates 12-14 guests, and the adjoining kitchen provides space for a breakfast area with direct access to the front courtyard garden. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite enjoys the same unobstructed views to the natural landscape. Multiple closets, a fireplace, and a walk-in dressing room adjoin the glamorous primary bath which was fully renovated to the highest standards. Two additional bedrooms on this level feature en-suite baths. Upstairs, a spacious suite with high ceilings, built-in library shelves, and a full bath complete the upper floors. The lower level yields more surprises with a large recreation room which opens to the rear garden and expansive stone terrace. Built-in wine cabinets provide climate-controlled storage for 240 bottles. A fifth bedroom, full bath, large laundry room, Furnace/Storage room with walkout stair to the kitchen garden complete this level. The floor plan also provides space future elevator service to all levels if so desired. A separate, two-car garage includes a spacious 600 SF loft with window, which can easily be finished to create a home office, art studio, or exercise room. Rarely does a townhouse residence of this scale and location become available. With a rich heritage tracing back to the iconic Merrywood Estate, the sophisticated residence presents the ideal opportunity for turnkey living just minutes from the Nations Capital.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 3 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 4 Level: Upper 2
- Bedroom 5 Level: Lower 1
- Primary Bedroom Features: Attached Bathroom, Built-Ins, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Bedroom 2 Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
- Bedroom 3 Features: Attached Bathroom, Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
- Bedroom 4 Features: Attached Bathroom, Built-Ins, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s)
- Bedroom 5 Features: Flooring - Engineered Wood, Flooring - Laminate Plank
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom Level: Upper 1
- Bathroom 2 Level: Upper 1
- Bathroom 3 Level: Upper 1
- Primary Bathroom Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Soaking Tub
- Bathroom 2 Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Bathroom 3 Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Interior Features
- Built-Ins
- Crown Moldings
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Kitchen - Eat-In
- Kitchen - Island
- Pantry
- Primary Bath(s)
- Recessed Lighting
- Skylight(s)
- Bathroom - Soaking Tub
- Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Upgraded Countertops
- Walk-in Closet(s)
- Wine Storage
- Wood Floors
- Basement
Appliances
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Oven - Double
- Oven - Wall
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Washer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central A/C
- Heating Features: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Balcony Access, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Features: Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Pantry
- Kitchen Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener
- Parking Features: Detached Garage Spaces: 2, Detached Garage
- Parking Total: 2
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Association Fee: 1000
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1000
School Information
- School District: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 19097.0
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: FAIRFAX
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: FAIRFAX
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: MERRYWOOD ON THE POTOMAC
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1836
- Subdivision: MERRYWOOD ON THE POTOMAC
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1969
- Above Grade Finished Area: 4868
- Building Name: MERRYWOOD ON THE POTOMAC
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Property Age: 56
- Levels or Stories: 4
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- House Style: Traditional
- Total Area Sqft: 4868