Take a few moments to appreciate the gorgeous landscaping: designer pathways, patios, mature trees, and picturesque pool. They provide the means to get outside and enjoy all the birds and butterflies that are attracted to this suburban oasis. At over acre, it is one of the three largest properties in Ravenwood Park.
Treasures abound inside too. At the heart of the home is the sun-drenched main level family room with three walls of windows and amazing views of the parklike setting. A second family room downstairs opens to the paths and patios making the grounds an integral part of the home for entertaining, family relaxation, and swimming. A full bathroom and plenty of changing rooms make swimming for guests convenient and easy.
The house boasts energy efficient windows, a tankless water heater, a large Kitchen and breakfast room, a larger than normal primary bath, a fenced in backyard, and a downstairs with several rooms, including two offices that easily qualify as bedrooms in Fairfax County by enlarging the windows. The laundry room is huge and bright with plenty of cabinets for all kinds of storage and organization.
A LITTLE HISTORY: Mr. Coppola was 103 last fall when his daughter, Barbara, convinced him to move down to North Carolina with her and her husband. Until he moved, she and her husband came up every two weeks to visit and ensure that the house was maintained in perfect condition. For example, both wood burning fireplaces have new steel liners, crowns, and chimney caps. They should be maintenance free for years, as should the 6 year old Roof, Gutters, Downspouts, and Leaf Relief gutter system. A long list of all they did is available at the property.
Nothing has been done to change the CHARACTER of the house by updating it cosmetically. The paint colors and light fixtures are as they were. Barbaras note explains her feelings about making changes: I am totally prejudiced about the property and the house since I grew up in it and still love it unconditionally to this day. She doesnt want to change it. She hopes the new owners will paint and make the changes they want.
That creates A RARE OPPORTUNITY to get a dream house that only needs painting and minor cosmetic updates. Ravenwood Park is one of the most sought-after communities in Falls Church, and this house is one of its most spectacular.
The pool has been maintained year-round by the pool service. At 103 years old, Mr. Coppola was not using it. Some of the decorative wooden yard art on the pathways has not been maintained but can easily be removed or duplicated.
Shopping centers, supermarkets, and restaurants are minutes away. Easy access to the Seven Corners Transit Center with direct Metro Busses to EFC Metro, Ballston Metro, Vienna Metro, Tysons Metro, and direct connections to the rest of the Metro system.