2155 S Ives St, Arlington, VA 22202

Furniture is included with the house! Welcome to the Houstonia. This home is beautifully appointed and impeccably maintained, perfectly capturing the Craftsman style and with all the modern finishes. Built in 2009, it contains almost 4,000 feet of finished living space. This property welcomes you with an open kitchen and eat-in area with plenty of space. Enjoy cooking again with high-end appliances like the Wolf six-burner cooktop and Sub-Zero refrigerator freezer. There is a built-in wall oven, microwave and elevated dishwasher for ease of loading. Tall shaker-style cabinets provide plenty of storage. Granite countertops, farmhouse sink and a large island has a breakfast bar and charming shelving as well as a wine refrigerator. The kitchen also boasts a large pantry and additional built-ins, with counter space for all the storage you need. The family room is welcoming with a gas fireplace as the centerpiece and built-in bookshelves as an entertainment center, with a powder room near the entrance. The home has beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main and second levels. The second level contains the owner's suite as well as the laundry room close by, with high-capacity washer/dryer. The suite has elegant trey ceilings and plenty of natural light. The owner's bathroom is an excellent place to unwind and recharge. There's a coffee nook to jumpstart the day, attractive clawfoot bathtub, separate shower, double vanity, private toilet and large walk-in closet. The third level contains two more sizable bedrooms, each with their own walk-in closet and a full bathroom in the hallway for convenience. The lower level contains another bedroom with two closets and egress. There's also an inviting living area that you can use as a theater room, rec/hobby room, as well as a walkout stairway. Venturing out to the backyard is a lovely flagstone patio, great for grilling, entertaining or relaxing with a beverage. It also has a retractable awning to stay in the shade. Unwind in your very own hot tub too! There's a storage shed which leads to the two-car garage, additional refrigerator and yet another bedroom as a bonus above the garage. The 650 sq ft bonus bedroom has hardwood floors and a powder room, however the bathroom is plumbed for a shower if you'd like to upgrade it. There's so many possibilities for this room! Perfect for a home office. The amenities continue. The HVAC system (natural gas) is only 5 years old and there is a large capacity hot water heater. Please note that the garage HVAC system is electric. The home is equipped with a water softener system, as well as a security system. There are plantation shutters throughout the entire home, crown molding and ceiling fans for those hot days. Plus, built-in sprinklers minimize your yard work. The neighborhood amenities seal the deal. Pentagon City and Crystal City metro stations are a 15 minute walk. Pentagon City mall and Pentagon Row has tons of shopping and entertainment. 23rd Street boasts plenty of restaurants and bars and Potomac Yard is an 8-minute drive. The neighborhood is minutes away from Costco, Target, all the major stories for your convenience. There are multiple parks in the neighborhood as well as a public library. You're just a few minutes from 395 and you can drive into Washington, DC in just 10 minutes. Don't miss out on this phenomenal home. It won't last long!