8106 ASHTON ST Alexandria, VA 22309

This exquisite 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home offers over 3,700 square feet of living space on the upper to levels with loads of room to expand and is nestled on a lush .74 acre open in a peaceful residential setting. An exquisite brick front exterior with portico-style entrance, 2-car side-loading garage, screened in porch, sidewalks and expert landscaping, a wide open floor plan perfect for entertaining, and an abundance of windows are only some of the fine features that make this home so special. Custom moldings, beautiful Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring, elegant light fixtures, and high ceilings show expert craftsmanship, while a gourmet kitchen and 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths on the upper level create instant appeal.******A grand 2-story foyer with rich hardwood floors, decorative columns, and a prominent staircase welcomes you home and ushers you into the formal living room where windows on two walls stream natural light illuminating warm neutral paint and crisp custom crown moldings. Further, the banquet-sized dining room offers plenty of space for both formal and casual occasions, as a tray ceiling, wainscoting, and candelabra chandelier with ceiling medallion adds tailored distinction. The gourmet kitchen is a feast for the eyes with an abundance of 42 inch cherry cabinetry, gleaming granite countertops, and quality stainless steel appliances including a gas range, and built-in microwave and oven. A large peninsula with prep sink provides an additional working surface and bar-style seating, as recessed and pendant lights strike the perfect balance of ambience and illumination. Hardwoods flow into the breakfast area accented by a glass shaded chandelier. Here, glass paned French doors with transom open to a lovely screened in porch overlooking an open grassy yard, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining! Back inside, the family room with walls of windows offers a place for casual-style entertaining where a gas fireplace serves as the focal point of the room and creates a warm and relaxing environment. A library/home office, lovely powder room, and large laundry room with utility sink complements the main level of the home.******Upstairs you'll find the spectacular owner's suite featuring a deep tray ceiling with lighted ceiling fan, plush carpet, space for a sitting area, walk-in closet/dressing room, and walls of windows. The luxurious en suite bath is accented with a large dual sink vanity topped in granite, water closet, sumptuous soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and spa-toned flooring and surround. Down the hall, two sunny junior suites each with lighted ceiling fans enjoys their own private bath with granite topped vanities and tub/shower combos, and two additional bright and cheerful bedrooms with lighted ceiling fans share a beautifully appointed dual entry bath with a granite topped dual-sink vanity and tub/shower combo.******The unfinished walk-up lower level with windows delivers expansive storage space plus a full bath rough-in that is just waiting for your personal touch, thus completing the comfort and luxury of this wonderful home.******All of this is super convenient to Route 1, I-95 and 495, G.W. Parkway, Metro, and other major commuting routes. Everyone will enjoy the diverse and abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment options available throughout the area, and the cultural and nightlife pursuits of Washington D.C. are just a short drive away. Nature enthusiasts will love nearby Huntley Meadows Park with over 1,500 acres of natural beauty promising unlimited outdoor activities and the Potomac River is right at your fingertips. If you're looking for a fantastic home in an unbeatable location, it awaits you here.