Elegant New Orleans style home on a unique lot, originally created from adjoining neighbors making room for their friend! * Custom built using antique bricks, characteristic of the colonial style in Belle Haven. * As owner is a master gardener, the garden is resplendent with mature boxwoods, yews, roses, camellias and perennials with a majestic magnolia front and center. * The attached brick garden shed has generous custom shelving and storage. * Gleaming hardwood floors, designer window treatments, spectacular lighting and chandeliers, dentil, crown moldings, and New Orleans railings create an enchanting ambiance within. * Inviting Kitchen has an eat-in peninsula for cozy gatherings over wine or coffee. * Neutral white cabinets are complemented by brand new stainless steel appliances and Corian counters. * Immense, sun-filled Living Room boasts a custom-built wall of shelves to display collections, photos, and mementos. * Divine Dining Room with upscale, custom wall covering invites hours of entertaining pleasure. (Chandelier will not convey) * Two large Master Bedrooms, 2 more generous BR's, currently used as a Dressing Room and Sitting Room, plus a Library with a wall of custom book/display shelves. * Spacious Family Room has a gas fireplace with grand hearth and mantel for showcasing works of art. * Massive and versatile Laundry Room/Craft Room/Exercise Room/Mud Room has front load washer/dryer, bountiful storage, and its own Powder Room and French door garage entry. * The over-sized side-loading 2 car garage has a mahogany stained wood ceiling, and attic for additional storage. * Private, fenced back yard with a slate terrace to enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle. * Recent improvements include New roof (beautiful slate look - architectural shingles), gutters, downspouts, and exterior painting. * Close to shopping and restaurants - minutes to Old Town, Amazon HQ2, the Pentagon, and DC to the north or Fort Belvoir to the south. * Rte. 495 Capital Beltway interchange is one light away!