7316 Rippon Rd

WELCOME TO HOLLIN HILLS

Tucked into a garden oasis, this remodeled Goodman mid-century modern home with two additions has enchanting grounds with established native plantings, meandering paths, various sitting areas, a water feature, sculptures, multiple decks, and patios. The entry level features a den/bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace, built-in storage/entertainment nook, a Murphy bed, a renovated full bathroom, and laundry. Upstairs is an open and airy expanded living room with walls of windows framing lush views. The primary bedroom has been enlarged and includes a sitting area, skylight, and clever built-ins. Down the hall is another bedroom and a beautifully renovated full bath. The kitchen addition has vaulted tongue and groove ceilings and includes oak cabinets, quality stainless steel appliances, granite and butcher block counters, a large breakfast bar, built-in buffet storage, and access to outdoor dining areas. The outdoor spaces are truly magical and include two workshops, a sauna, and a studio perched on the hillside with fantastic views of the gardens below. Excellent location within the neighborhood: directly across from Voigt Park and the Hollin Hills bocce ball court, and close proximity to the pool and pickle ball courts.

The historic community of Hollin Hills comprises approximately 450 mid-century modern homes designed and built by architect Charles Goodman and developer Robert Davenport. The homes are characterized by their large private wooded lots, sleek lines, and blending of interior and exterior vistas with their distinctive walls of windows. This close-knit community offers something for everyone from a garden club to the supper society. Annual events such as the Fall potluck, the 4th of July picnic, Holiday caroling, and the bi-annual Hollin Hills House and Garden Tour bring together young and old alike and help to make this such a special place to live. The neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places in September 2013. This provides formal recognition of the historic architecture and community planning of Goodman and Davenport and identifies nearly 475 contributing historic structures, including this house. 

Hollin Hills is a neighborhood with covenants that govern your property and is also a Fairfax County Overlay District.  Any exterior modifications of your home will require approval from the Design Review Committee and, if permits are required, also the Fairfax County Architectural Review Board. For more information and copies of the covenants and DRC Guidelines, check out the Hollin Hills website.

For further details about the HOD see the County website here.

Updates and Highlights

General

• Double-paned insulated windows throughout
• Hardwood and parquet floors throughout

UPPER LEVEL 

Kitchen/Dining - renovated in 2010

• Oak cabinetry, granite and butcher block countertops, and stainless steel appliances 
• Large breakfast bar with clever storage and pull-up table
• Space for dining or family room area
• Built-in buffet storage
• Multiple doors to amazing outdoor areas

Living Room

• Walls of windows 
• Wood-burning fireplace
• Built-in shelving and storage

Bedrooms 

• Oversized primary bedroom with sitting area (originally two bedrooms), skylights, built-in shelving and closet systems
• Second bedroom with shoji screen closet

Bathroom

• Completely gutted and renovated in 2011 to include walk-in shower, granite countertops, lots of built-in storage, heated floors

LOWER LEVEL

Den/Bedroom

• Wood-burning fireplace (conveys “as-is”—it hasn’t been used by the owners)
• Murphy bed
• Built-in entertainment area and closet

Full Bathroom

• Completely gutted and renovated in 2012

Storage Room

• Laundry area 

Systems

• Lower level furnace replaced 2022
• Lower HVAC Aprilaire humidifier replaced 2022
• Lower level A/C installed ~ 2008
• Upper level AC replaced 2018
• Upper level furnace installed ~ 2004   
• Hot water heater replaced 2015
• Roof replaced circa 2008. Recently inspected by Jones Roofing

Exterior

• Gorgeous .53 acre lot has established native gardens in the front. The backyard is a tiered oasis of natives and assorted flowers bordering two stone and timber walkways that meander to a summit water feature
• Hillside studio installed 2014
• Sauna installed 2015
• Tigerwood deck installed 2022
• Carpentry wood shop
• Three-unit storage with two units for garden equipment plus a climate-controlled, sealed storage unit