31 Raleigh Ln Stafford, VA 22554

This home seemingly had it all from the get-go. Throughout the years, its owner has made a number of incredible enhancements and nearby amenities have blossomed. Here in 2021, 31 Raleigh Lane is a total catch and incredible find! Built in 2002 and in its original owner’s name since, this three-story gray beauty has seven bedrooms and five baths throughout its nearly 5,000 square feet of living space. The home is situated on a .32-acre lot in Austin Ridge, which is loaded with amenities. HOA fees are $74 per month and cover community center and pool access, tennis courts, playgrounds, walking trails and community maintenance like common ground up-keep and snow removal. Designated schools for 31 Raleigh Lane are Anthony Burns Elementary, Rodney Thompson Middle and Colonial Forge High School. The original owner worked with his builder to make a number of components bigger and better including its driveway (added parking pad), garage (enlarged and bearing an eight-foot door) and its family room. Throughout the years, the owner has made a number of enhancements as well, including finishing the basement to have an additional two bedrooms downstairs. Other recent enhancements include a new roof, gutters and HVAC systems (all just two years old). Additionally, the house has been completely repainted inside within the last two years to boast neutral colors. Walking through its front door and on the main level, hardwood floors, tasteful crown molding and natural light abound. Main level highlights include its dining room with chandelier, office with French door entry, a main level bedroom with walk-in closet, garage access (all of the amazing shelving in the garage conveys!) and a magical living room that flows seamless into the nearby kitchen and breakfast area. The living room has a two-story wall of windows, gas fireplace and extra-plushy carpeting (notice just how plush it is throughout the home!). The adjacent kitchen and dining area has new tiling (installed just 3.5 years ago), granite countertops, ample cabinetry space, black appliances and a large central island with plenty of room for storage. From the sink, three large windows overlook the back yard and expansive wooden deck. The back yard has two storage sheds – one is under the deck and one is a beige standalone in the yard. Upstairs and before you check out the four bedrooms, pause at the top of the landing which overlooks the living room! The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet that the owner says, “is large enough to be a bedroom!” The ensuite bath has a glass enclosed shower, soaking tub, dual vanity sinks and closet space. The additional three bedrooms upstairs each have ample closet space (and one has its own ensuite bath!) and a laundry room with hook-up rounds out the level. The basement has a massive rec room with adjacent walkout to the back yard, two bedrooms and a full bath complete with tub/shower combo and a single sink set-up. For guests and kids, the basement is very much its own private utopia! Location-wise, so much that Stafford and the broader Fredericksburg region has to offer is within minutes. The new Publix at Embrey Mill Town Center as well as Embrey Mill Park are less than two miles from its doorstep. More grocery, shopping and dining options await less than three miles north along Route 610, including Stafford Marketplace, Doc Stone Commons and more. Downtown Fredericksburg is just a 20-minute drive south! For commuters, Interstate 95 access via the Stafford exit is less than five minutes away and the closest Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station (Brooke) is within 15 minutes. A conveniently located and move-in ready gem like 31 Raleigh Lane simply won’t last on today’s market. Book your showing while you can!