7813 Frances Dr

Tucked back from the street and set on almost a full acre, this charming, expanded 1947 Cape Cod has period details and modern style. The main level has a cozy living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace. The spacious kitchen boasts high-end stainless steel appliances, two sinks, and loads of cabinetry and pantry space,  and opens onto a dining room and sunny breakfast room area with outside access to the patio. Two bedrooms are on this level, one of them currently used as a library with a bonus room…perfect for an office, playroom, or reading nook. The main level full bath has been renovated with vessel sink and vanity, oiled bronze fixtures, walk in shower, storage cabinet, penny tile, and vintage-style lighting. Upstairs, the master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a luxe en-suite bath with skylight, glass enclosed shower, dual sink marble topped vanity and freestanding tub.  Another spacious bedroom and stylish full bath, a flexible loft space used as a family room and a laundry room complete the level. Downstairs, the walkout unfinished basement has been recently waterproofed (warranty coveys) and has a utility sink and plenty of room for storage. The space has the potential to be finished to add another 650SF of living area. This cottage home has many special details including multiple French doors, glass door knobs, stucco exterior and welcoming flower boxes and pergolas. In back, the fully fenced yard offers natural landscaping and mature trees and includes a slate patio and landscape lighting.

The home is located in the Hybla Valley Farms neighborhood, an established South Alexandria community that within easy walking distance to Sherwood Hall Library and farmers market, public transportation, local schools, Hollin Meadows Swim and Tennis Club, and trails and bike paths.  Old Town is just minutes away.