5665 8th Rd N Arlington, VA 22205

**Floorplans posted with photos.**Nearly new open, airy home is well sited on a quarter acre lot in the sought after BonAir/Bluemont neighborhood.***Follow the stone path to an inviting front porch opening to a foyer with coat closet and powder room.***Rare main level bedroom and bathroom is tucked in a quiet spot, making it ideal for a second office or playroom.**The open dining room is defined by a cove ceiling and wainscoting and flows into the kitchen, breakfast area and family room.** Cooks of every skill level will appreciate the oversized island with second prep sink for participatory cooking and breakfast bar for helpers to perch on stools. Appliances include a gas cooktop, double wall ovens, built in microwave, dishwasher, double door fridge with icemaker, and a range hood vented to the outside. The greenhouse window over the sink is perfect for growing herbs and starting vegetables for outdoor gardens. Space in the ample cabinets is supplemented by a big walk in pantry brightened by a window.**Shutters at the windows provide a finished look to the rooms.**The sunny breakfast room is a gathering place for meals as well as school work, puzzles, games, and art projects. It opens to a grilling deck for casual dining.**A stone wall with gas fireplace anchors the family room and is flanked by French doors to the expansive deck with stairs to the patio, and flat, fenced rear yard. The coffered ceiling provides a handsome note to the family room, and the bar has both a beverage and wine fridge -- so convenient for indoor and outdoor gatherings.**Upstairs, the primary bedroom provides two walk in closets fitted with organizers, a cove ceiling, and private bathroom. The bath has large double sink vanity, oversized shower, and deep soaking tub -- a perfect place to rejuvenate after a bike ride or run on the nearby W&OD trail. **The second bedroom has a double door closet and en suite bathroom with tub and large vanity for storage.**In the hall outside the third and fourth bedrooms, there is a display niche, large linen closet, and access to the attic.**The third and fourth bedrooms have space for a desk, bookcase, and closets organizers. Ceiling fans provide important cross ventilation to the rooms.**These bedrooms share a hall bath with double bowl vanity and storage below.** The laundry room has a deep sink, folding counter, and additional cabinet storage.**The open staircase from the main level connects the two areas of the home and leads to the mudroom and oversized two car garage. Space is available for cars as well as sports, yard, and garden equipment, and the deep flat driveway is great for basketball and sports practice**A door from the driveway also opens to the mudroom with hooks and nooks for stowing coats, shoes, and work or school bags.**The rec room has a second gas fireplace and space for media, workouts, music practice, or relaxing. **With a full bath on this level, the office or gym doubles as private space for a guest or a distance learning college student.***A deep walk in closet and separate room provide much appreciated storage.**The large fenced yard is great for every type of play for sport -- from soccer to firefly chasing. Lawn sprinklers water the lawn and landscaping, and children and some adults enjoy frolicking in them on a hot summer day!** **Blocks to bike path to Ballston and near Westover Village, Lubber Run Rec Center. Easy commutes to Washington, Rosslyn-Ballston business corridor, Pentagon, Airport, Crystal and Pentagon Cities at National Landing, Fort Myer/Henderson Hall, Army Readiness Center and Foreign Service Institute.***Good reverse commute to Tysons and Dulles Tech Corridor, too.** **An exceptional home and yard in a great location.**