1932 Franklin Ave McLean, VA 22101

This quintessential Morris-Day home was once the builder's personal residence, and designed after his childhood home in England. Over the years, improvements such as current finishes, hardware and lighting, a generator and extraordinary outdoor living & entertaining spaces have been added, all the while retaining the charm and character for which Morris-Day is known. The details such as extensive wood beams, paneling, and molding rich in color coupled with high ceilings, uniquely shaped openings, custom fireplace mantles, expansive windows, skylights, unique light fixtures, window treatments & built-ins continue to showcase the Morris-Day tradition. The Main Level features a two-story Foyer loaded with natural light coming from the skylight ceiling, a Great Room and Dining Room with beamed ceilings, Tiffany glass windows and glass doors to the Porch, a Butler’s Pantry, Chef’s Kitchen, Caterer’s Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Living Room with a fireplace, and two sets of stairs that lead both to the upper and lower levels. The Upper Level offers 5 bedrooms, including a gracious Primary Suite with a large shower that includes glass doors to a Juliet Balcony, a soaking tub, sconce wall lighting through-out, a Large primary closet, plus two secondary closets, and washer and dryer. The four Secondary Bedrooms are all graciously sized with ample closet space, as well as an upper level Family Room/Office that offers flexible space (could be an addition to the primary closet) and a fully plumbed and greenhouse room with potential to become a laundry room or additional bath! The walkout Lower Level features a fully loaded Wet Bar, designed like an English Pub with a refrigerator, dishwasher, two keg taps, and custom built liquor cabinet with Tiffany stained glass doors. The open floor plan offers a Billiard’s Room, Recreational Room with a gas fireplace, Home Theater, Wine Cellar, Wine Tasting Room, and two sets of double glass doors that lead out to an outdoor oasis loaded with professional landscaping, hardscaping complete with waterfalls, and a pond meant for Koi, two outdoor TVs and a firepit. The outdoor swim up bar/ kitchen offers a built-in grill beverage refrigerator, and keg tap all with stone counter beneath an in-ground spa with waterfalls and jets! With its incredible privacy, indoor and outdoor living, this exceptional property is perfect for entertaining as well as formal entertaining! Sited beautifully and privately (with an automated driveway gate) on one-third of an acre in the sought-after community of Franklin Park, known for its lush natural landscape, mature trees, and charming rolling hills, this home offers access to the best of McLean with its close proximity to all that Downtown McLean has to offer, and is also ideally situated just minutes to the George Washington Parkway, 1-66, Tyson’s Corner, and the Capitol Beltway.