1100 FRANCIS HAMMOND PKWY Alexandria, VA 22302

Sensational! Beautiful , custom built, executive estate in a fabulous LOCATION! Stately Georgian home brimming with curb appeal. Impressive 7174 total sq ft , perfect for entertaining and casual living. Sited on exquisitely landscaped .63 acre, double lot adjacent to parkland. Five ensuite bedrooms. TWO gorgeous porches. Rare THREE CAR, side-loading/attached garage with circular drive. A sheltering portico and oversized front door open to a welcoming, gracious foyer. with four coat closets! Stately columns and moldings frame the entrances to the classic living room on the left and the formal dining room to the right. A cozy wood burning fireplace and custom built-ins display treasures and provide a focal point in the elegant living room. The generous dining room with oversized windows, is perfect for special celebrations with family and friends. This warm welcoming home offers great flow for easy entertaining and casual living. The foyer leads to a soaring two-story rotunda and a quiet library/home office with floor to ceiling built-ins. Nine foot ceilings, hardwood floors, six panel doors, custom built-ins, and millwork add quality and stylish detail throughout the home. Large, oversized windows and French doors fill the home with sunlight. The kitchen accommodates a family of cooks. Chefs relish the HUGE island and long counters for prep and ubiquitous cabinetry for storage! Equipped with high-end appliances, two dishwashers, double ovens, a five burner gas stove with retractable exhaust fan, table space, and a custom "Command Center" desk , This kitchen has it all! Gather family and friends for chili parties, game days, and movie nights in the family room that opens to the kitchen. A custom built entertainment center, gas fireplace, and corner cupboard add architectural interest and charm. A removable custom gate is available to corral toddlers and pets. Two sets of French doors lead to TWO fabulous three-season porches with custom awnings. The side porch is a serene living room. The back porch with a handsome outdoor kitchen is perfect for grilling and al fresco dining. Enjoy the stunning garden and woodland views! A convenient butler's pantry, powder room, two storage closets, and a mud room complete this level. . A gracious curved staircase ascends the rotunda to the second level of this extraordinary home. A magnificent Palladian window infuses the rotunda with light. A work/study area with matching built-in desks and shelves, offers a quiet place to read. A sumptuous master suite, fit for a King, is a tranquil retreat with a romantic fireplace (gas), lounging area, and walk-in closet. The master bath has "his and her" vanities, a walk in shower, spa, and private water closet. Three additional large bedrooms all have double windows, walk-in closets, and private ceramic tile baths. A convenient laundry room with storage and three linen closets are on this level. The large, carpeted, walk-out lower level, is ideal for socializing, parties and play with built-ins, a wet bar and hobby area (used for dancing ). There is a fifth bedroom/au pair/in-law/teen suite currently used for billiards, plus HUGE utility and storage rooms. Professional landscaping creates an enchanting back yard. Revel in the expansive, manicured lawn, mature trees and colorful seasonal plants and flowers. Terraced stairs, lead to a stone wall and patio. where a propane gas fire pit sets the mood for wine, s'mores and starlight discussions. The mesmerizing Koi pond with three waterfalls rivals a resort. A treehouse, in-ground irrigation system, full house generator and fenced yard are additional amenities! Bordering a woodland City park with nature trails the house is at the end of a "No Thru Street": Walk to two schools, and Chinquapin Aquatic and Recreation Center. Near stores, restaurants, Reagan, and major roads. Easy commute to DC, Old Town and the Pentagon, You've found your FOREVER home!