5757 GOVERNORS POND CIR Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Alexandria,VA 22310
OPEN HOUSE
Sat Oct 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm Sun Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,884 sqft
Price per Sqft $424
Subdivision Governors Grove
MLS Listing ID VAFX2204148
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $101/qua
HOA Y/N Y
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,884
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1999
Annual Tax Amount $8,174
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1,932 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Property Description
Welcome to 5757 Governors Pond Circle in the desirable Governors Grove Community. This sun-filled (east-west facing) townhouse has high-end upgrades and is meticulously maintained. Close to Old Town Alexandria with easy access to WDC, Pentagon, 495 Beltway, GW Parkway, other commuter & bus routes, walking distance (0.8 mi.) to Huntington Metro and lots of shopping nearby. Red brick fronted with 2-story bump out provides an elegant and generously proportioned interior with hardwood floors throughout and an above-ground finished basement with gas fireplace.
Recently updated gourmet kitchen has high-end modern cherry wood cabinetry, white granite countertops include a curved bar, white marble backsplash inlaid with sparkling mother-of-pearl and stain steel appliances. Kitchen includes a sitting room with archway to a formal dining room which opens to a living room with vaulted ceiling living and 3 large palladium windows. French doors open to a deck sheltered by a magnificent maple tree that provides shade and privacy in the outdoor space.
The 2nd floor includes a spacious Master Suite with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite bathroom along with two secondary bedrooms and laundry room. All bathrooms were updated in 2014; kitchen renovation in 2018; windows replaced 2013; new roof in 2018; and deck updated with Trex in 2020. The above-ground basement is bright with 2 large windows & sliding doors to yard. It includes extra storage space and can be additional living space or home theater and is plumbed to add bathroom.
Governors Grove is a tranquil but vibrant enclave surrounded by forests with extensive wildlife, including a bald eagles nest. Community amenities include tennis court, gazebo, kid park, dog run and pond with fountain. A paved greenway with benches runs along the pond to enjoy the gardens, wildlife & waterbirds. Nature paths link the adjacent neighborhoods.
Only 3 miles from Fairfax County’s largest Nature Park - Huntley Meadows – a 1,452-acre wetland with trail system through forests & wildflower meadows with boardwalk, observation platform and visitor center.
Location
State VA
County Fairfax
Zoning 308
Rooms
Basement Daylight, Full,Connecting Stairway,Fully Finished,Full,Heated,Interior Access,Walkout Level,Windows
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Carpet,Dining Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Gourmet,Kitchen - Island,Pantry,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Window Treatments,Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 1
Equipment Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Stove,Washer,Water Heater
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Stove,Washer,Water Heater
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Garage Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 1.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s)
Parking Type Attached Garage,Driveway
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Fairfax County Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0822 22 0066
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description Cats OK,Dogs OK