307 Gibbon Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Property Description

Nestled in the heart of Old Town's highly sought-after SE Quadrant, the historic charm of Old Town is right at your doorstep. This lovely home offers the best in comfort, convenience and lifestyle! It is in an unbeatable location, just 3 blocks from the Potomac River waterfront, a 1/2 block to the Safeway, 3 blocks to Balduccis and a short 5 block stroll to the vibrant Old Town shops, restaurants, cafes & nightlife on King Street. See the sights while taking the free trolley (11a.m. to 11 p.m) to the King St Metro. This 3 level all brick townhome welcomes you from the street with its beautiful flowerboxes and its bricked front easy-care garden courtyard , ideal for greeting guests. When you open the historically painted yellow front door, you will be amazed at how open the floor plan is while maintaining an ode to the past. The sunny & spacious living room has a big South facing bay window which lets in lots of light. The angled wood burning fireplace has an elegant mantle and is the main focal point. Take a few steps down to the formal dining room and open renovated kitchen. The kitchen has white Shaker cabinetry, stainless appliances and granite countertops. The French doors from the dining room lead out to a deep and spacious backyard with a brick patio, planting beds, no maintenance turf/grass and privacy fencing with alley access. There are gleaming hardwood floors on the main & upper levels and new windows throughout. The upper level has been thoughtfully renovated. Originally there were three bedrooms and the current owners had two of the bedrooms combined into one very spacious bedroom (which can be converted back to 2 bedrooms if needed). It has three large & deep closets with built-in shelving that provide ample space for lots of clothing, shoes & accessories. The washer & dryer were brought up to the bedroom level from the basement which makes doing laundry a breeze. A new hall bath was beautifully designed and has a walk-in shower with alcoves (for shampoos & other products) and a built-in seat. All of the stunning tiles were meticulously selected. and there is a custom made vanity with drawers and a granite countertop. The second bedroom was originally the primary bedroom and it has an attached & renovated half bath as well as a walk-in closet. There is a reading nook in the hall between the 2 bedrooms and the attic is floored, has stairs and new insulation has been installed. The full attic provides for lots of additional storage and it may offer possible expansion potential to build a 4th level. The fully finished lower level is very bright with windows, recessed lighting and a walk-up to the backyard. There is maintenance free vinyl plank flooring throughout. The recreation room is great for kicking back and watching a game or streaming your favorite shows. It has built-in bookcases and cabinetry for your tv equipment. The French doors open to another finished area only a few steps down which is perfect for a home office or a hobby area with its built-in desk & shelves. There are 3 big closets (including a large utility closet) that provide lots of storage and there is a second renovated full bath. This is a commuter's dream with a bus stop close by to get you to the King Street Metro, easy access to the GW Parkway, National Airport, DC, the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2 and I-295, 395 & 495. You'll love living here whether you’re strolling down the waterfront, biking along the Mount Vernon Trail, playing with your dog in the many dog parks or enjoying the historic architecture & sites that Old Town is known for. Just make sure that you have bought your piece of Old Town in time to watch the famed Scottish Walk parade on the 1st Saturday of December!