1700 Clarendon Blvd , #131

Arlington, VA 22209

Just reduced 100K! Best value in Clarendon for this luxury and rare two level loft condo in Abdo's acclaimed, boutique, Gaslight Square. This is the first time in over two years this model has been available for sale! This stunning home features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and 2,059 square feet of living space - 1,600 well-appointed inside and two patios (front and rear) totaling 459 square feet. Enter the home through a secure exterior door (1700C), hallway and private front door or with direct access into the kitchen from the parking garage with additional storage in front of the two deeded parking spaces, the ultimate in daily convenience for you as the owner. For guests, enter from the main front door or experience a visually gorgeous entrance from the courtyard/gardens by entering from your private terrace into the great roomboth entries with no elevator needed! ****** Filled with high end finishes throughout, this home features rich wide plank hardwood flooring, $8K in upgraded lighting from illumination and Theodores, a whole house sound system and tv control via iPad, Mecho remote window shades, and soaring 9 and 18 foot ceilings and a wall of stacked windows overlooking the garden terrace that fills the space with natural light. ****** The gourmet kitchen will please the enthusiastic chef with gleaming granite countertops with an upgraded larger undermount stainless steel sink, standard shelving that were removed and glass front cabinetry added, under cabinet lighting, hidden outlets, handmade Japanese glass backsplash with glass grout, and professional grade stainless steel appliances including a Wolf gas range with hood, a Subzero refrigerator, and Asko dishwasher. The spectacular two story great room with an 18' ceiling features a wall of stacked windows and a glass paned door that grants access to the spacious private patioseamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living and entertaining. ****** Back inside, ascend the open staircase to the upper level loft that overlooks the great room below that provides versatile space for a sitting area or home office. The light filled owner's bedroom boasts hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan, built-in shelving that conveys (opposite the bed), a walk-in closet with custom closet system by Capitol Closets, and French doors that open to a 2nd private terracethe ideal spot to enjoy morning coffee or simple relaxation at the end of the day. The luxurious en suite bath features a contemporary granite topped dual sink vanity and matching mirror, sleek lighting and fixtures, and an oversized frameless glass shower with spa toned tile and warm tile flooring. A second bright and cheerful bedroom with hardwood flooring and a custom window seat has easy access to the well-appointed hall bath. A laundry closet on this level with stacked front loading washer and dryer eases the daily task, a new hot water heater gives peace of mind, and hose bibs on both terraces for watering adds convenience! ****** Fantastic location in Clarendon, close to the Rosslyn, Courthouse, and Clarendon Metro stations, easy access to Georgetown, restaurants, gym, grocery stores, walking paths and the Marine Corp Memorial.