1226 N Nelson St

Prime location: 2 ~ blocks to Metro, and 1 traffic light to downtown DC, Reagan Airport and Amazon HQ! Rare opportunity to own a beautiful custom home in the heart of Clarendon/Ballston. Walk to restaurants (Lyon Hall, Northside Social, Rocklands, BUZZ), shops, parks, YMCA, Library ~ as well as Clarendon Market Common and Ballston Quarter. All the benefits of city living from a quiet residential street -- without being buried in the burbs. Enjoy the extra time you save on your commute by relaxing on the deck, grilling on the slate patio, or entertaining in a grassy, flat, fenced-in yard with flowering trees and organic vegetable garden. Be charmed each time you open the front door to a soaring two-story foyer, with dramatic skylights and a view of a beautifully designed open floorplan, flooded with light. Sunny modern kitchen with room to sit at the island or kitchen table; high-end appliances, sub-zero wine fridge. Upstairs, French doors open to a dramatic master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling and separate den/library. The attached two-car garage is the ultimate luxury (so uncommon in NOVA, and yet so useful given the area~s unpredictable weather). Massive finished basement with separate entrance, full bath, and bedroom. Inventory is perpetually low in the coveted 22201 for a reason ~ it is an extremely valuable location and a great place to live. Even more unique is a quality home that combines attention to detail with luxury finishes and thoughtful design. (Dual-zone HVAC just replaced; tons of upgrades throughout).