Beautiful McLean Hamlet Center Hall Colonial
1325 Oberon Way, McLean, VA 22102 sold for $1,030,000 Map it

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Under contract - Gracious Colonial surrounded by large mature oak trees, beautifully landscaped gardens in one of the quietest streets of the desirable McLean Hamlet. Built by one of the five original McLean Hamlet builders as his principal residence, this beautifully maintained unique Hamlet center-hall Colonial is 3,895 square feet of classic finished living area with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a large 2-car garage in a private upstairs setting. Golden oak hardwood floors throughout except kitchen and bathrooms.

The stunning bright red double doors invite you into the travertine floored foyer. To the left is the formal living room with its wood burning fireplace for cozy encounters, and opens up through the French doors into the home office with views of a stunning 145 year old oak tree. Next to the office is a charming powder room with brushed nickel fixtures. Across the hallway is the gourmet kitchen with Reico solid oak cabinets, Stainless Steel appliances, granite counter tops, an island cooktop with grill and downdraft exhaust have seating for two, and is a cook and gardener's delight. The big box window centers the kitchen and lets the sun shine and is great to grow fragrant fresh herbs and orchids. Through the arched brick wall you are into the large warm family room with its distinctive peg & plank wood floors, large brick walled fireplace, a built-in desk with shelves, 3 sides with windows and two large skylights that brightens your day and cool the room quickly. It is great for entertaining. Off the kitchen towards the front is the formal dining room with chair rail and space to accommodate a table for 10!

Upstairs there is a good size master bedroom and three bedrooms full of windows with beautiful views of the gardens. The master bath will transport you close to the ocean shore with a glass enclosed shower, hardwood cabinets, brushed nickel Kohler fixtures and full of under the sea curiosities. Three other bedrooms each with lighted closets and ceiling fans, along with a hallway full bath with brush nickel Kohler fixtures and linen closet.

Lower level has 18 x 18 Porcelain floor tile throughout. The recreation roomhas a large solid brick wood burning fireplace and built-in cherry cabinet wet bar with granite top, under the counter halogen lighting and glass panel doors to showcase your stemware. A cozy space walks you out through double French doors to a landscaped garden full of flowers and aromatic herbs, a patio great to shoot hoops and huge double level deck that takes you up to the kitchen ready to barbeque and party with friends. There is a fully renovated bathroom with glass door shower, a bright 5th bedroom, and a laundry/utility room with extra storage or a change of season's walk-in closet.

The McLean Hamlet also has access to the McLean Hamlet Swim & Tennis Club, where many of the residents meet during the summer and play tennis most of the year.

Improvements in the past 5 years:
New Bosch Stainless Steel dishwasher
New Clopay Premium garage door
New Duraceramic tile kitchen floor
Kitchen painted
New screen doors on basement French doors
Most of house interior painted
Bathroom window protective film
New Kwikset Smart-key door locks
New ceiling lamps - office & basement
New electronics for baseboard heating system
New sod and plantings in back yard
Rear deck repaired, cleaned and stained/sealed
New SS LG Refrigerator
New Velux Skylight in Family Room
Professionally Landscaped perennial garden

Annual HOA dues of $40.

McLean Hamlet is selected as a popular neighborhood with a neighborhood feel in the Washingtonian Magazine.

Public schools for this property are:
Langley High School 703-287-2700
Cooper Middle School 703-442-5800
Spring Hill Elementary School 703-506-3400

Directions: From McLean, Dolly Madison towards Tysons, Right on Lewinsville, Left at Elsinore, at end right to second right onto Oberon, third house on the right. ADP Map 8 B 7