217 Elm St Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

National Park is right outside your door! Beautiful updated 2 bedroom, 2 and a half bath brick rancher on .53 acres, rests on a knoll above the street , which provides stunning views of the Harpers Ferry Gap and the Blue Ridge Mountains! House borders Bolivar Heights Battlefield on two sides for easy access to hiking trails. Property boasts a long driveway lined by mature cherry trees which provide a spectacular spring display. The main level of this well maintained gem features restored hardwood floors in the main rooms, with tile in the kitchen and baths. The living and dining rooms have large picture windows which provide natural light and showcase the view. The living room includes custom shelving and mantel which adorn the brick, wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has been updated to include Kitchen Maid cabinets with 4 rotating corner units, 2 glass front display cabinets and hidden trash and recycle bins. The countertop is recycled materials including glass that provides the color specks. The appliances include upgrading to smooth top convection oven and a high efficiency dishwasher. The Florida/Sunroom offers additional year round living space with three walls of casement windows, baseboard heat and 2 ceiling fans. A slider door provides exit to cozy fully fenced backyard garden area with stone patio. The 2 bedrooms have ceiling fans and the full bath has a one person deep soaking tub. Bedroom 2 directly accesses the powder room. The lower level is partially finished, featuring a bathroom with tiled shower and floor, laundry room with a second set of conveying washer and dryer, a large recreation or storage room (28 X 13ft) , and an additional separate room with a fireplace in a sleek, industrial style of white painted walls and cement floor. This can be enjoyed as a den or sleeping area. The basement entry area is being used as an office and has cable and internet access. The backyard landscaping includes perennials, West Virginia native plants, flowering trees and shrubs, along with evergreens for added privacy as you enjoy the garden color display in the summer months. Did I mention the HVAC, whole house fan, 8 ceiling fans, whole house electric surge protector, water softener, and active radon system ? You will appreciate the loving care and thoughtfulness the owner has poured into improving and utilizing the space of this property. Finally, there are many outdoor activities and historical sites to visit in the area. Minutes to Va and Md or to the Harpers Ferry MARC commuter train.