6008 Pike Branch Dr

This original Crain home welcomes you with its unique architectural features, and an array of fantastic living spaces – indoors and out. Enter via the wrought iron gate and down the stone path through landscaped grounds, or pull into the two-car garage, connected to the main home by covered walkway. ------- The formal foyer with wide craftsman door leads to a large living room with beautiful oak floors, multiple windows overlooking the gardens, and an oversized hearth. Adjoining the living room is a three-season sunroom with walls of windows, flagstone floors and a door to the patio and gardens. The capacious dining room offers oak floors, sunny window views towards the stone path and grounds and ample space for dining service. The updated kitchen combines elegance with light in its French country style. Pantry cabinets, storage cabinets, and display cabinets line the main chef’s area, and another wall of cabinets offers additional storage and a prep or service counter. Top of the line KitchenAid appliances, including a double wall oven, are built into the cabinetry to flow seamlessly with the design. Other features include pullout cabinet storage, chef’s range, subway and mosaic tile backsplash, granite counters and door-side cubbies. ------- Up a half flight of stairs, the primary bedroom suite boasts a beautifully designed, commodious walk-in closet, complete with a storage system that includes built-in clothing drawers, racks, shelves and cabinets. The contemporary bath is chicly designed with marble and glass, including two separate vanities, dual shower heads, and glass enclosure. The large bedroom offers views of the grounds and gardens as well as ample room for multiple configurations. A roomy second bedroom features a built-in desk and shelving and views on two exposures. The hall bath is updated and has a bathtub with dual head shower. Up another half flight, a third bedroom features views of the grounds and built-in bookcases. A fourth bedroom is just a few steps up from the third bedroom. Its charm abounds with dormer windows and built-in bookcases. ------- The lower level could be configured as a guest suite as it features an additional bedroom and full bath as well as a living space with separate entrance, utility space with washer/dryer, utility sink and shelving, and kitchenette room with refrigerator and kitchen sink/cabinet. The lower level has been updated with contemporary tile flooring throughout. ------- The carriage house garage offers parking for two vehicles as well as a loft space with natural light and separate entrance for additional storage or it has the potential to be a studio space. ------- The tranquil in-ground pool is the jewel in crown of the beautifully landscaped grounds. The grounds boast many mature trees and shrubs – dogwood, azaleas and multiple varieties of hydrangea, which in addition to the many perennials, offer color throughout the seasons. The wrought iron fence around the property’s perimeter adds to the colonial charm of the dormers and rustic stone cladding. ------- Wilton Woods is a secluded and close knit community with deep historical roots going back to the Washington family and Mount Vernon. Charles Crain began production on the first colonial style homes on this parcel in 1941. The iron anchor (attached to the exterior chimney) is a hallmark of the original Crain homes. Wilton Woods is a short drive to Huntington Metro Station, Lee District Park Amphitheater and Recreation Center, as well as Old Town Alexandria.