Freshly listed: A rare and disappearing commodity from yesteryear, a charming 1925 expanded craftsman on a lovely large lot. An original 1925 classified ad for this home in the Washington Star stated: "Price $7950, with easy terms, and will include Essex touring car until Monday." The owner bought this gem from the original family. It is nestled on a quiet neighborhood street on a 10,200 SF lot in the heart of Ashton Heights. The home was expanded and updated by noted Arlington architect T.W. Wallace in 1987, who won a prestigious award for the renovation. This property which has been a rental, has unlimited potential. Bring your vision for updating and renovating. This is an unparalleled and rare opportunity to renovate a precious gem and build a dream home in a premium location. Walkable, bikeable, or a short drive, to three Metro Stops (VA Square, Clarendon and Ballston), the bustling orange line corridor, restaurants, coffee shops, groceries, fitness centers, retail, pharmacies, parks and playgrounds. The Ashton Heights neighborhood is convenient to so much, including the Arlington Museum of Contemporary Art, Maury Park tennis courts, Zitkala-Sa Park, the Lyon Park Community Center, VA Square and Ballston Quarter. It is also convenient to major commuter routes including, Glebe Rd (120), Washington Boulevard (27), Route 50/Arlington Boulevard, Pershing Drive, and 10th Street North. Features include: 5 spacious bedrooms (4 on the upper level), 3 full baths including a primary ensuite, original hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms and kitchen, an inviting front porch, and an expansive private backyard. The basement is unfinished with good storage space and laundry. Other details include: Air Conditioning/ heat pump ( 7-21-2021), Roof (12-8-2008), heavy duty washing machine (4-15-2010), Exterior paint (6-5-2012), hot water heater (5-22-14), water service replacement from street to the house (6-24-19), Gutters, including guards (8-28-2020), Refrigerator, 22 cu. ft. Whirlpool (10-15-20), Gas dryer (4-2-2021), Bosch dishwasher (5-6-2023). The original radiators on the main floor are heated by a modern gas boiler installed in 2009. This home is being sold As-Is. Inspections welcome.
