8428 HOLLY LEAF DR

An oasis just minutes from Tysons! This exceptional custom colonial with 6100 sf of living space is privately located on a cul de sac on a spectacular lot surrounded by lush landscaping and backing to parkland. The original house was thoughtfully expanded with large windows added across the back to bring the outdoors inside and for the owner to enjoy the glorious views from all rooms in the house. Everywhere you look there is beauty. The main level floor plan is ideal entertaining and has great flow from indoors to outdoors. The vaulted entry was added to complement the Tudor style and takes you into the airy open foyer. The family room, kitchen and great room with walls of windows provide sweeping views of the backyard. The great room/library is an architectural masterpiece that features rich mahogany millwork, floor to ceiling windows, a cathedral ceiling, a bar with sink and a wall of built in bookshelves. The family room was redesigned with a limestone fireplace flanked by custom designed built-ins for a more modern look. The renovated kitchen with a large picture window is a chef's dream with custom cabinetry, Viking stainless steel appliances, separate ice maker, two refreshment drawers and a wine refrigerator in the serving pantry. There is a second dishwasher and refrigerator in the laundry/mudroom on the main level. The breakfast nook features a built-in custom designed banquette where one can also have informal dinners and enjoy the scenic vistas. The study is privately tucked away with built-ins and a large floor to ceiling window to bring the outdoors inside. The owners suite is a retreat with a huge picture window with panoramic views of the backyard and parkland, a luxury bath with an instant hot water heater, spacious walk-in custom closet and dressing area and a cozy sitting room that can be repurposed as an upper level office. The walkout lower level is wheelchair accessible and offers a flexible floor plan that includes a bedroom or office with separate door to the a walkway accessed off the driveway, light filled rec room, second family room with fireplace, a game room , a wine cellar, and a full bath plus two half baths. Off the main level there is an expansive deck that leads you to the yard or to the screened porch with cathedral ceiling . The absolutely breathtaking backyard has extensive accent lighting and uplighting by Vernon Daniels. The property was landscaped with a variety of flowers, bushes and specimen trees that provide a varying array of colors through spring, summer and fall. The arbor is covered with wisteria and in the summer there is a bountiful bunches of chardonnay grapes hanging from the arbor. All this plus butterflies and hummingbirds that will be present for your enjoyment. Offer deadline Monday 5/1/23 at 4 pm