6 bedroom house for sale

Overview

Situated in the heart of prestigious Langley, Kedleston is a testament to the appeal of classic Georgian architecture and exceptional design. Entering the parking court, one feels transported to 18th century Virginia. Flemish bond brick, limestone lintels, slate roofing and copper gutters convey the quality and timeless elegance found throughout this impressive, completely renovated estate residence. The marble entry hall and loggia provide a perfect axis leading to the public rooms which include the formal living room, an ideally scaled room for entertaining centered on one of six wood burning fireplaces. On the opposite end of the loggia, the formal dining room centers on a marble fireplace and easily accommodates 14 guests. Doric columns flanking the entrances to both the living room and dining room further highlight the exceptional millwork found throughout the house. Through the living room, double doors introduce the magnificent, mahogany paneled library. Floor to ceilings mahogany shelves and cabinets provide abundant options for the even the most ardent bibliophile. A marble fireplace in Verde Antico marble provides a focal point for fireside reading and conversations. The newly renovated kitchen and breakfast room provide a perfect gathering place for family and informal entertaining. Custom cabinets, professional appliances by Wolfe, Sub Zero and Miele, and polished nickel fixtures make this an entertainer's dream. An oversized island handcrafted in vintage pine provides an exceptional workspace as well as a discrete place for beverage drawers. In the adjoining breakfast room, artisan craftsmen created an impressive floor to ceiling cabinet in the same vintage pine which wraps the room to accommodate the most enthusiastic china collector. Just beyond, a vintage pine bar provides a built-in wine cabinet and additional options to store barware and libations. Adjoining the bar, an inviting family room centers on a massive limestone fireplace and is flooded with natural light from windows on three sides. Accessible by dual staircases, the upstairs family level provides five spacious bedrooms, each with double closets, and four full bathrooms. Capturing the east wing of the upstairs, the primary suite includes a private study, an oversized bedroom with a fireplace, and a large spa-like bath and dressing room. Storage is abundant in the main dressing room which also includes a secondary pair of large closets and a full cedar closet. The bathrooms throughout have been newly renovated in keeping with the style of the residence and feature Carrera marble, polished nickel fixtures and custom cabinets. The garden level yields more surprises including a second marble loggia leading to a media room centered on a limestone fireplace. Nearby, a large exercise room is filled with natural light from the adjacent loggia and connects to a sixth bedroom and ensuite bath which is also doubles as a massage suite. A heated outdoor loggia is equipped with retractable blinds and a professional Fencing Strip with an electronic scoreboard. A fully renovated laundry room is equipped with dual washers and dryers, a linen cabinets and household storage. Nearby, a garden room modeled after a favorite English estate provides the perfect place to arrange roses from the gardens. Outside, the main level terrace is distinguished by a timeless limestone balustrade overlooking the carefully curated English garden and pool. Boxwood parterres frame the rose gardens and an antique bronze fountain sourced from Palm Beach estate. Specimen magnolias, a weeping willow and evergreens provide privacy. Despite the 18th century style, the house has been fully renovated with the latest systems, infrastructure and a new state-of-the art alarm system. Ideally located just minutes to downtown McLean and 15 minutes to Georgetown, Kedleston is an impeccable, turnkey estate residence in the finest location in the region.