Virtual Tour of 3802 Chelsea Court, Alexandria, Virginia 22304

Inspired by the elegance of a classic English Manor home, and incorporating timeless details and handsome details, this home exudes an understated sophistication that lends itself to grand entertaining or comfortable everyday living. The spacious floorplan accommodates gracious room sizes in a traditional layout. Enter the main level through a striking two-story foyer, framed by a formal living room with gas fireplace and a cozy study with French doors and built-in bookshelves. The foyer leads straight back to the gourmet kitchen, with every upgrade expected in a home of this stature. The chef enjoys stainless steel commercial-grade appliances, granite counters, recessed lighting, two undermount sinks and a breakfast bar. Overlooked by the kitchen, the family room with corner brick fireplace is the perfect place for relaxed gathering, while the impressive formal dining room to the right offers a striking presentation for more formal affairs. Completing this level is a beautiful sunroom with views of the private grounds, and an outstanding master suite addition with soaring ceilings, gas fireplace and spa-like marble bath with walk-in closets and steam shower.

Private escapes are what make this grand home so special. Perfectly combining spectacular scale with cozy corners creates a versatile home, perfect for today’s lifestyle. The upper level is host to four additional bedrooms, including two guest suites with private updated bathrooms. Generous closets, hardwood flooring, fresh yet distinctive paint colors, and a stylish decor are standard in every room of this fine residence.

The lower level carries on the possibilities for savvy entertaining, and hosts a billiards room, television area, full wet bar and adjoining temperate controlled wine room. A guest room and full bath on this level are perfect for an au-pair. The exterior of this home is the perfect extension of usable space, with a large wooden deck overlooking a private backyard framed by mature trees. Exterior work includes an extensive new irrigation system with multiple control zones, new driveway and parking area, new fence, new brick walk to new parking. The private cul-de-sac location in this established Alexandria neighborhood makes this home feel like a serene country escape!

SYSTEMS:
HVAC: All new equipment, thermostats and ducts
Electric: All new wiring and terminations and breakers
Plumbing: All new vitreous fixtures
Water: New pressure system
Windows: Replaced or refurbished and reinstalled
Roof replaced and chimneys refurbished and new copper
Security and Fire: All new multi-zone system for the perimeter and interior
Exterior Lights: Motion and daylight sensitive
9 temperature control zones
7 programmable Honeywell Thermostats (Master #1; Family/Dining/Living; Study; Master #2; Ensuite Bedroom 5; Upper Hall/Bedrooms 3&4; Lower Level)

SITE:
Extensively re-engineered, permitted and rebuilt. Lower 8 foot retaining wall is reinforced concrete with wide footer and tiebacks.

All new subterranean drainage from front to back, side to side and roof – all delivering to the downhill storm drain. New sideyard drainage protection from adjacent discharge.

Extensive new irrigation system with multiple control zones.

New driveway and parking area. New brick walk to new parking.

New fencing.


INTERIOR FEATURES:
Major addition providing Master #1 with large stting area and 7 pc ensuite facilities; Bedroom 5 with ensuite 5 pc bathroom; storage interior and exterior; rebuilt garage and new carport.

SYSTEMS:
HVAC - all new equipment, thermostats and ducts.
Electric – all new wiring and terminations and breakers.
Plumbing - all new vitreous fixtures.
Water - new pressure system.
Windows (replaced or refurbished and reinstalled).
Roof replaced and chimneys refurbished and new copper.
Security and Fire – owned all new multi-zone system. Perimeter and interior.
Exterior Lights. Motion and daylight sensitive.


FLOORING:
Oak hardwood floors throughout on main and upper level with the exception of the bathrooms which have Italian tile floors and the Sun Room which has a slate floor. (See each room)

BATHROOMS AND FIXTURES:
Vanity light fixtures provide good lighting in all bathrooms. Most lights are on dimmer switches. Broan low dB extractor fans are vented to exterior in every bathroom and all have timers. All vanities are granite or Italian tile. Kitchen is Italian tile.

All bathroom fitments and equipment are new. All toilets are soft close. Toto throughout except St. Thomas in main floor powder room to match vanity and Kohler in Family 4 pc upstairs.

MEDIA:
All Television sets are new HD 1080p 120 hertz. 65” Plasma in lower Master suite, 52” LCD in Family, and Sports Bar. 46” LCD in Study. All with 3 year extended on-site warranties.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE #1:
Large sitting area and electric fireplace with heatolator, large operable windows overlooking rear of property; Kirsch blinds - 3 automatic with remotes, 3 manual, window treatments; 2 wall scones; 1 reversible palm wooden ceiling fan with light and remote; electric fire with fan and remote; 65” Samsung Plasma HDTV with Blue Ray DVD and 5.1 surround sound; glass shelves for equipment, Smarthome remote light system for suite; hardwood floors; built in display shelves.


MASTER BATH EN SUITE:
Italian tile throughout; 2 sinks with granite counter tops, 2 mirrors; overhead lighting; Kohler brass fixtures throughout; 2 towel rings, 4 towel rails; 2 glass beakers, 2 glass soap holders; 2 robe hooks; fixed shaving mirror; extractor fan to exterior with timer; his and hers separate water closets with TOTO toilets. Hers with washlet; each with 2 glass shelves. 2 toilet paper holders, Broan extractors. Automatic lighting in water closets and bathroom area. Electric underfloor heating. Instahot water for shower and vanities.

Spa. Italian tile steam spa with full width tile bench and all brass fittings including 2 large rain heads, 4 body sprays and 2 handhelds. “Steammist” steam technology.

2 walk in closets with doors, each with 10 drawers, shoe racks, short and long hanging, tie/belt rack hardwood floors. All soft close in bathroom and in closets.

FAMILY ROOM:
Brick country fireplace with raised hearth, gas log with remote, wooden mantel, fire screen; door to deck with storm and screen doors; chair rail; bay window overlooking deck and rear garden for eating area with overhead light; hardwood floor. Samsung 52” inch HDTV with glass shelves to house components DVD player, remote wireless speakers in Kitchen with separate remote volume controls. It opens to:

KITCHEN:
Italian tile counters and back splash, breakfast bar area with beverage sink, 2 bar stools; ample built in cabinets with soft close drawers, pull out under cabinet drawers, built in chopping board and spice rack by Omega. Seeded glass in some upper cabinets. Hardwood floors.

Appliances: GE Profile Microwave; Kitchenaid refrigerator/freezer with Aquasense dispensing system; GE Monogram range with 6 gas burners and grill; double electric ovens offering bake, convection, proofing and broiling options;

Kitchenaid stainless extractor hood with Fantech high volume exterior motor vented to outside; oversize sink with Kohler faucet with spray and instahot; Kitchenaid dishwasher. All appliances Energy Star. Bay window overlooking deck. Pocket door connects to:

DINING ROOM:
Chair rail with molding accents below and dentil crown molding; 2 crystal wall scones; one crystal chandelier original to the house; 3 rubbed brass installed picture lights; Smarthome lighting connecting living, dining and hall lights. Window overlooking side yard. Hardwood floors. Double leaded glass French doors lead down a few steps to the Sun room.

SUN ROOM:
Operable windows with screens wrap around this room overlooking the garden. Two skylights with screens and blinds; separate heating and a/c. Ceiling fan with light. Slate floor. Door to deck.


LIVING ROOM:
Formal gas fireplace with remote and screen, dentil molding and mantle, chair rail, dentil crown molding, two windows looking out to the front of the property. 2 polished brass wall scones on either side of the fireplace and 4 installed polished brass picture lights. Hardwood floors.

STUDY:
Window overlooking front of property with wooden shutters, built in cabinets with cupboards below and shelving above. Crown dentil molding and chair rail Samsung 46” LCD HDTV. Hardwood floors.


POWDER ROOM:
Tiled floor; Kohler fittings; St Thomas toilet; American Standard vanity unit. Kohler towel ring, 2 toilet paper holders, soap holder and water glass. Broan extractor fan on timer. Dimmer lights.

STAIRCASE:
Turned staircase in oak with details, dentil crown molding, chair rail with accents below, oaken risers and treads, mid-level landing, painted oaken balustrade and oaken handrail leading to the:

MASTER SUITE #2:
Brick wood burning fireplace with traditional painted wooden surround and mantel; fire screen and tools; 2 wall scones on either side of fireplace; central light fixture and reversible ceiling fan; crown molding; two windows with wooden shutters overlooking front of the property. Hardwood floor.

Double doors lead to large walk-in closet/dressing room with vanity; granite counter; over vanity mirror; lights and separate magnified make up/shaving mirror; two glass shelves; one glass holder; 1 towel ring; ample hanging and shelving. Window overlooking rear garden. Hardwood floor.

EN SUITE BATHROOM:
Tiled floor and half wall, with tiled shower and glass door; toilet; vanity with granite counter; two built in mirrored cabinets; over vanity mirror and lights; Jacuzzi tub with shower attachment; 3 brass towel rails, 1 brass towel ring, 1 water glass holder; 2 robe hooks. One window overlooking rear of the property, one window to the side. Large linen/storage closet. 1 Broan extractor fan on timer. Soft close drawers.

LAUNDRY ROOM:
Vinyl floor with drain, laundry sink with spray faucet, Maytag Bravos Steam dryer and Bravos top loading washer; hanging and storage rack above. Closet with shelves for storage. Window overlooks rear of the property.

4 pc Family bath with sink, granite counter, tile bath surround; tub with shower; tile floor; built in cabinet, large linen/storage closet, window overlooking rear of property. 2 Brass towel rails, 1 towel ring, 2 paper holders, 1 glass holder; 1 robe hook. Over vanity mirror and lights. Broan extractor fan on timer. Soft close drawers. Bowed shower rail.

BEDROOM 3:
Looking out to the rear garden; crown molding, large double closet with hanging and shelves; hardwood floor; central light fixture; hardwood floors. Access point to attic.

BEDROOM 4:
Looking out to the front of the property; crown molding, large double closet with hanging and shelves; central light fixture; hardwood floors. Second exit onto the mezzanine walkway to the upper Master Suite.

UPPER HALLWAY:
Dentil crown molding; hardwood floors; 2 windows in gallery overlooking front of property two steps down to bedroom 5.

BEDROOM 5:
5 pc bathroom ensuite with one window to the side of the house and another to the front. Hardwood floors in bedroom. Ensuite bathroom with white and blue tiles; Jacuzzi tub and shower; separate water closet with Toto toilet, Broan extractor fan; two vanities with granite counters; over vanity mirrors and lighting. 1 Kohler brass towel rail, 2 towel rings and 2 toilet paper holders; 1 robe hook, soft close drawers. Large storage closet to rear of bathroom with hardwood floors. 2 Broan extractor fans on timers. Bowed shower rail.

DEN (BEDROOM 6):
Light window to the front of the property, closet with hanging rod just outside the door. Berber carpet.

4 PIECE BATHROOM:
Single vanity with granite counter; over counter mirror and lighting; Toto toilet, bath/shower with tiled surround. 1 Kohler brass towel rail; 1 towel ring; 1 soap holder; one glass holder and 1 toilet paper holder. Bowed shower rail.

SPORTS BAR:
Fully built in bar area; Italian tiled and Omega cabinets, KitchenAid icemaker; MagicChef under counter refrigerator; stainless steel sink with draining area rubbed bronze faucet; upper cabinet with seeded glass and open shelving. Smarthome lighting system for downstairs area. 4 bar stools

Built in Omega cabinets. Sharp Aquos 52” HDTV and bookshelves to the side; Sony 5 speaker surround sound system, Blue Ray DVD player.

Wood burning fireplace in brick with oaken surround and mantel; fire screen and tools; 2 rubbed brass sconces; central light fixture over pool table. Built in cabinet houses electrical circuit breakers. Window looking to the side of the property with wooden blinds. Two high level windows to the front of the property.

POOL TABLE:
Antique full size Orleans by Brunswick. Pool rack and cues.

WINE CELLAR:
Walk in with Breezaire humidifying/air controller; GE profile wine refrigerator; wine storage racks.

GARAGE:
Small double converted to large double garage sufficient for Lexus LS460L

COVERED CARPORT:
Automatic lighting. Covered access to garage.

GENERATOR:
Structural slab for future generator adjacent carport.