Carriage Homes are in short supply in northern Virginia, and they don’t come on the market very often. While technically an “attached” structure like a town home, they look and feel more like a single family home. South Riding, a popular neighborhood in the Dulles South area of Loudoun County, happens to have a few areas of Carriage Homes scattered throughout the neighborhood.

You’ll Fall in Love with This Immaculately Maintained Home at 25134 Fortitude Terrace

This particular new listing is located on a quiet street and near a World Trail walking path that meanders through the community with individual exercise stations along the path. It’s also just a few blocks from one of South Riding’s main roads, with access to the new Dulles South Recreation Center within walking distance in one direction and the elementary and high school both within walking distance in the other.

Upon heading up the charming landscaped brick pathway to the front entrance of this Carriage Home and entering through the front door, you’ll immediately be greeted with an open floor plan and soaring ceilings. The two-story Living Room with light from windows above creates quite an impression. Coupled with the Formal Dining Room (with crown and chair rail molding) on the front of the house, it creates the perfect space for entertaining…whether you’re hosting a sit-down Holiday dinner for 10 or a stand-and-mingle party for 50. You’ll create the perfect mood, thanks to the sound system with speakers throughout the Main Level and over the back deck and patio.

Stunning Features and Upgrades Make This Carriage Home Stand Out

A cozy Family Room with a fireplace and adjoining upgraded Gourmet Kitchen provides a day-to-day hang out spot for cooking, noshing, watching TV, and hanging out. The gorgeous upgraded cherry cabinetry complements the warm hardwood floors found throughout the Main Level. An attractive tile backsplash, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, some of which are brand new, add to the luxury.

An eat-in “Breakfast Nook” is flooded with natural light, as are all the rooms in this well-designed floor plan. The picture window in the bonus Sunroom on the Main Level — perfect for use as a Home Office — offers a calming view of the wooded backyard. The cathedral ceiling and skylight add to this room’s allure.

Beautiful Windows, Recessed Lighting, and Designer Light Fixtures Throughout…

The well-designed Upstairs features a Master Suite and two secondary bedrooms. The spacious Master Bedroom has large “His and Hers” walk-in closets, along with a spa-like Master Bath with skylight, soaking tub, shower stall, and double sinks. A window above the soaking tub affords relaxing views as you soak in a bubble bath at the end of a long day.

One of the bedrooms on the front of the house has cathedral ceilings and a stunning Palladian window, continuing with the theme of grandeur and light. Plantation shutters grace the majority of windows in this home, allowing you to control the amount of light you let in.

This Home is Move-In Ready with a Flexible Floor Plan to Meet Your Needs

Venturing into the full, finished basement, you’ll find a spacious Rec Room with a small wet bar, plus a separate Flexible Room to be used however you like. It would make another good home office, a room for guests, or a playroom for kids — or perhaps even a music room. This room has a huge adjacent walk-in closet that leads to a luxurious Full Bathroom complete with a large tiled shower stall and floor and wall tile imported from Italy. And there’s no need to worry about where to stash Holiday decorations, luggage, tools, and sports equipment in this home. A couple spacious closets and a mid-sized unfinished area in the basement provide ample storage space.

One of my favorite features of this breathtaking home is the backyard oasis, complete with a small deck and patio. It’s the perfect amount of space for dining al fresco or relaxing around a fire pit, but without all the upkeep of having a large lawn to maintain.

To get an even better look at this home, check out the photo slideshow or the virtual “Walk Through” tour. To schedule an appointment to see the home, contact listing agent and South Riding neighborhood expert Karen Broussard with 15 West Homes/Keller Williams Dulles at 703-585-3386.