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?Discover exceptional space and family-friendly living in the sought-after Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington. This cherished Craftsman Home offers quick access to downtown DC and the GW Parkway, and a peaceful respite in a beautiful leafy setting with a park across the street, one block from grocery, hardware, restaurants, yoga, fly fishing, framing and flower shops; nestled in one of Arlington’s most desirable school pyramids. In a delightful, welcoming community with wonderful neighbors, less than a mile from elementary, middle, and high schools, this lovely home is just a short hop to Potomac River sailing, boating, hiking, tennis, and golf. The property is part of the original cherry orchard that gave Cherrydale its name. Its close proximity to Georgetown, Smithsonian museums, national memorials, Reagan National and Dulles airports, Metro and bus, and vibrant bike path system makes it an ideal location for variable work and family situations. This beautifully expanded Arlington home features a three-level addition, offering the perfect blend of space, style, and functionality. Step inside to find original hardwood floors leading to inviting spaces for reading, gathering, working, arts and crafts, games, and culminating in an open floor plan on the main level of the addition. Seamlessly blending the spectacular chef’s kitchen and marble countertops, is the beautiful hand-crafted bar, custom-built craftsman fireplace mantle, gas fireplace, and family space for optimal gatherings. Upstairs, the owner’s spa-like suite boasts cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light, incredible tree-top views with a tree-house feel, spacious en-suite bath with double sinks and dual shower-heads, and a large custom-built walk-in closet with a snug window seat offering an unexpected retreat. The second floor also leads to an insulated finished attic storage space with pull-down stair access. Three additional bedrooms on the second floor include versatility and flexible rooms for guests, expanding families, office space, or sunny exercise space. Heading down to the finished basement, a cozy bedroom awaits, easily converted to a family theatre or media center, leading to a spacious light-filled room with windows on three sides that open to the private backyard. This incredible space with sunlight streaming in, offers endless possibilities as a living area, game room, maker-space, fitness space, wood-working, home office, plant nursery, kids’ activity room, in-law suite, guest quarters, or Airbnb. This home also features dual-zone HVAC systems for optimal comfort, a driveway that accommodates two cars, additional street parking for guests, and two garden sheds surrounded by mature landscaping and green space which offers delightful possibilities for green thumbs. Fruiting fig and cherry trees offer an abundant harvest, along with camellias, hydrangeas, roses, viburnum, holly trees, a vegetable garden, plus an herb and flower garden for body and soul. An outdoor chiminea area with Adirondack chairs provides a relaxing place for gatherings with friends and family, and space for wondrous night-time sky star-gazing. Come see the possibilities and envision your chance to own this charming and thoughtfully-designed home.