This week’s open-house picks go big on the amenities, including game rooms, home theaters, backyard studios, and secret hideaways. Check out these listings: a Burleith townhouse, a renovated Kensington rambler, an updated Falls Church Cape Cod, and a luxe Spring Valley house.
Burleith Townhouse
Price: $1.395 million
Where: 1955 39th St NW
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 3/2.5
House size: 1,805 sq feet
Listing agent: Lenore Rubino, Washington Fine Properties
Open house: Sunday, October 26, 1 PM — 3 PM
Located next to Glover Archbold Park, this 1939 townhouse features hardwood floors, a Federal-style fireplace, an updated kitchen with Thermador and Bosch appliances, and a family room that opens to an Ipe deck overlooking a terraced garden. Other selling points include Washington Monument views from the primary bedroom and a lower-level suite with a private entry.
Kensington Rambler
Price: $1.385 million
Where: 3202 Edgewood Rd
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 5/3
House size: 3,237 sq feet
Listing agent: Karen Ringo, Compass
Open house: Sunday, October 26, 2 PM — 4 PM
Symbi Homes renovated this midcentury Kensington house with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainable materials. Highlights include a three-level rear addition; a primary suite with a spa bath, walk-in closet, and private balcony; a lower level with a kitchenette, recreation room, and private entrance; and a detached backyard studio.
Falls Church Cape Cod
Price: $799,999
Where: 7324 Elmwood Dr
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 5/2.5
House size: 2,504 sq feet
Listing agent: Matt Cockerham, RE/MAX Realty Group
Open house: Saturday, October 25, 10 AM — 1 PM, and Sunday, October 26, 1 PM — 3:30 PM
This Falls Church Cape Cod sports a host of recent upgrades, including a renovated kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and a refurbished lower level with a home theater and wet bar. Gardeners will appreciate the vegetable plot and native plants in the yard. Kids will love the secret hideout on the lower level.
Spring Valley House
Price: $4.275 million
Where:4200 49th St NW
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 5/5.5
House size: 5,874 sq feet
Listing agent: Robert Hryniewicki and Christoper Leary, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Open house: Sunday, October 26, 1 PM — 3 PM
This newly constructed Spring Valley house spans four levels and features a chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry, a family room with a vaulted ceiling, and a lower level with a wet bar, game room, and gym. The primary suite includes dual walk-in closets and a spa bath. Other amenities include an elevator and an attached garage.
