Description of 713 Carpenter Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
Listing details for 713 Carpenter Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314 : Welcome to 713 Carpenter Road, an elegant brick townhome perfectly positioned within the highly sought after Potomac Greens community. Spanning four beautifully finished levels of thoughtfully designed living space, this sophisticated residence seamlessly blends timeless architecture, refined appointments, and modern functionality in one of Alexandria’s most desirable locations.
An inviting foyer welcomes you into the home, where oversized diagonal tile flooring, soaring ceilings, rich hardwood floors, elegant crown molding, plantation shutters, and abundant natural sunlight immediately set the tone. The open concept main living level was designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, featuring a spacious living room anchored by custom built in bookcases and a gas fireplace with a slate hearth and classic mantel. The adjoining dining room, accented with detailed wainscoting, flows effortlessly into the private gourmet kitchen, complete with granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, wall oven, pantry, reverse osmosis filtration system, and a center island with breakfast bar seating. Just off the kitchen, a private grill deck creates a seamless indoor outdoor lifestyle experience.
The upper level offers a beautifully appointed Owners’ suite featuring bay windows with storm inserts, a custom window bench with storage added in 2025, a walk in closet, and custom built in cabinetry. The spa inspired ensuite bath is thoughtfully designed with marble countertops, a dual sink vanity, Kohler soaking tub, separate glass enclosed shower, and elegant Kohler fixtures. A spacious secondary bedroom with an ensuite bath, upgraded wainscoting, and chair rail detailing completes this level.
The top level offers incredible versatility as a third bedroom, private guest suite, home office, or additional entertaining space while adding remarkable character with soaring 12 foot ceilings, custom built in bookcases completed in 2025, luxury vinyl plank flooring, additional storage space, a private full bath, and direct access to the rooftop terrace. This inviting outdoor retreat serves as a true extension of the home, ideal for entertaining, relaxing evenings, or enjoying picturesque community views.
Additional highlights include a tandem two car garage with polyaspartic flooring completed in 2025, custom storage cabinetry, keyless entry, dual zone heating and cooling, programmable thermostats, upper level HVAC replaced in 2019, and over $13,000 in recent updates since 2024.
Set within the highly sought after Potomac Greens community, residents enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with scenic nature trails, brick paved sidewalks, beautifully landscaped pocket parks, tot lots, a clubhouse with meeting and party space, fitness center, heated outdoor pool, and convenient access to Capital Bike Share. Ideally located just moments from the Potomac Yard Metro Station, Amazon HQ2, and the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, this residence offers effortless access to the very best of Northern Virginia living. Enjoy being minutes from Old Town Alexandria, the vibrant shops and restaurants of Del Ray, the Mount Vernon Trail, and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Commuting is seamless with quick connectivity to I-495, I-395, and I-95, and only two traffic lights separating you from downtown Washington, DC, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional townhome where timeless craftsmanship meets modern luxury, offering an elevated lifestyle in one of Northern Virginia’s most desirable communities.