217 E Custis Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301

Newly renovated craftsman style expanded bungalow located in the heart Del Ray offering over 3,858 finished square feet on three levels. Seven bedrooms and five full bathrooms, this home is as stunning as it is functional. Charming front porch and fabulous screened rear porch located off the family room with folding glass doors, creating expanded outdoor living space. The fabulous open floorplan boasts gorgeous double hung windows, soaking the home with natural light. Open staircase, stunning custom trim, recess lighting and plank oak floors throughout the main and upper levels. Spacious mudroom is conveniently located off the driveway adding easy access to the kitchen, making unloading groceries effortless. Covered back deck off screened porch makes for perfect outdoor grilling. Lower-level Auxiliary Dwelling Unit with over 1,300 square feet adds unlimited possibilities to this home. Two bedrooms with large egress windows, full second kitchen, separate laundry, storage room and large living area. The separate private entrance on the west side of this home creates a perfect rental unit, in-law suite, aupair living quarters or it can simply be used as a basement with expanded hangout spaces. Upper level boasts four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, laundry and attic with pulldown stairs, creating ample storage. The primary suite offers dual closets and luxurious bath with double sinks, walk-in shower and soaking tub, located on the back of the house, allowing for great privacy. Well designed main level is a dream come true with bedroom/home office, full bath, living room with fireplace, spacious dining room, gourmet chef's kitchen with custom inset cabinetry, a 48 inch duel fuel GE Mongram range and a large island for family gatherings. The generous family room located just off the kitchen opens onto a screened porch via folding glass doors blending entertainment area, complete with second fireplace. Luxury living in the heart of Del Ray. A short stroll to the Avenue with weekend farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and more. Floorplans/permitted plans in documents. A little history-The bungalow showed up in America in the 1880s, scattered here and there and turned into the most popular house style America has ever known. The term Bungalow was in regular use by 1905.