Home For Sale in Great Falls, Virginia

The artistry of this elegant, Georgian manor is evident wherever you look – a visual symphony of proportion, light, scale and harmonious lines. Like the various instruments of an orchestra they eloquently blend to form a timeless masterpiece. From the moment you enter the light-bathed, two-story foyer your eye is pleased with the refined spaciousness. Linger on the sweeping curves of the dramatic circular staircase; the finely detailed trey ceiling in the reception area, and admire the stature of columns defining the formal areas of the home -- the living and dining rooms.

As with so many areas of the home, you’ll appreciate the soft, natural lighting as seen in the two-story family room highlighted by the floor to ceiling dry-set fieldstone fireplace flanked by palladian windows. The built-in entertainment center with book shelves covers an entire wall of the room.

The kitchen is intelligently designed for preparing an intimate breakfast or a holiday banquet. The granite-topped island provides an envious space for all your preparation requirements as well as a breakfast bar. In addition there is a breakfast nook/sunroom with scenic views of the Shenandoah mountains and in the evenings, marvelous sunsets. This last feature can be seen from much of the rest of the home. It was one of the prime considerations in siting the home. A butler pantry connects the kitchen to the expansive dining room which is exquisitely decorated and underscored by the graceful crystal chandelier and coiffured ceiling.

Off the kitchen is a large pantry, custom laundry and entrance to the three car garage.

The upper level is reached by the circular stairway or a second rear staircase off the family room. Decorative columns welcome you to the step down master suite. Here you’ll find vaulted ceilings, two walk-in closets, built-in media center and sitting/exercise room. The lush master bath features oversized shower, double Jacuzzi tub, separate vanities and vivid skylights.

From the upper level you have views of the main level front and rear of the home and again, those great views of the mountains. The walkway leads to the three other light-filled bedrooms and two baths on this level. One of the baths is a “Jack & Jill” bath. You’ll find that all the bedrooms in this home are very spacious.

Moving down to the multi-purpose lower level you will find many exceptional elements. First is the large recreation/great room with custom Italian tile flooring and complimentary surround on the gas fireplace and tile inset of the hand carved, solid mahogany bar. Near the bar is an etched glass wine closet and an area roughed-in for a dry sauna. Immediately behind the bar is a fully outfitted kitchenette and laundry area. This is perfect for servicing and cleaning up at the bar as well as taking care of a day’s worth of pool activities and entertaining.

There are two additional naturally lit bedrooms and a full bath on this level along with two storage areas. The configuration on this level easily allows for an au pair or teen suite.

Equally as impressive as the interior of the home are the exterior amenities and the grounds around “Sunset Breeze Domain”. There are four sides of brick with neatly sculpted frames around window areas. The circular driveway provides easy ingress and egress to the property and there’s plenty of exterior parking space. The near two acre lot is very private, almost entirely surround by mature trees and sumptuous shrubs and has a commanding view of the distant mountains.

From the rear deck and patio you look over the heated pool and spa. The spa is on a separate circuit and can be used year-round. For convenient pool entertaining there is a gas grill, rotisserie and refrigerator.

You have the sereness and splendor of a wonderful country setting but you’re less than ten minutes from several shopping centers, recreation, entertainment and restaurants. A twenty minute ride will get you to Dulles Airport or all the vibrant activities of Tyson’s Corner. From Tyson’s you’re just a short ride to downtown Washington D.C.

For livability, comfort and style this home is incomparable. From the first downbeat to the final chorus you’re sure to be pleased. Let the music play on.