2217 N MADISON ST Arlington, VA 22205

*Offer deadline Tuesday Nov 15th 1:00 pm * Thoughtfully expanded and lovingly maintained 3,500 sq ft Cape Cod is so much bigger than it looks! This 1948 charmer underwent a major custom remodel in 2007 which included a 2-story addition, yet preserved many of its original period details. Fabulous kitchen/family room addition with vaulted ceiling overlooks the extraordinary park-like backyard through floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom cook’s kitchen has Viking appliances, granite countertops, island with a second sink and sunny breakfast nook. Enjoy your morning coffee on the main level screened-in porch. Welcoming living room has wood-burning fireplace, bay window and crown molding. Spacious formal dining room. The main level features 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels. The upper level features 2 bedrooms: a primary bedroom with 3 closets, charming window seat, and door to the updated hallway full bath. The second bedroom has walk-in closet and window seat. Huge lower level with an updated walk-out recreation room, 2 newly finished bonus rooms with recessed lighting perfect for offices or exercise rooms, an updated half bath, laundry and plenty of storage space. But wait until you see the backyard! More than ⅓ of an acre, and bounded by lush, mature trees, the private deep backyard will blow you away. Trees include: Forested White Pine, Blue Spruce, Fig, Japanese Maple, American Holly, Lilac, Quince and more! And don't miss the "secret garden" in the back! Enjoy cozy fall nights on the custom-built stone patio - outdoor heater conveys. An exterior storage room which you access from the driveway is great for storing yard equipment. Lots of recent improvements including: new asphalt driveway in October 2022, new dishwasher 2022, refinished bonus rooms 2022, new LG smart washer 2021, new hot water heater 2017, new A/C in 2016; new LG smart dryer 2015, new Anderson windows in the expanded areas in 2007, upgraded electrical system and new panel in 2007; new seamless gutters in 2007 . All of this in the wonderful Parkhurst/Overlee Knolls neighborhood close to East Falls Church Metro, Westover shopping area, and more. Tuckahoe/Swanson/Yorktown school pyramid. Make sure to watch the property video in the movie icon! Sellers would prefer 30 day closing and rent back for 60 days.