LIVING ON THE RIVER DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS 

Reflective of Victorian, Georgian and Colonial designs, the homes found within Fords Landing offer a marriage between old world tradition and new world comforts, a life of civility with cosmopolitan convenience. With parkland on two sides of the community and the Potomac River on the third, its location assures serenity and privacy yet the joys of Old Town including restaurants, galleries and shops of all descriptions are within an easy walk. 608 Fords Landing Way stands majestically on the waterfront and enjoys southern light and breezes as well as the river air. Brick atop a stone foundation sets the tone for this sophisticated abode where a fixed transom atop the entry door within a vestibule allows light to transcend the marble foyer. Raised panels below the chair rail and a deep cornice molding lend further gallantry to the stair hall rising to light-filled rooms. A guest coat closet is found on the first landing where the stairs diverge to the lower level family room and the main floor formal rooms.

On the lower level, a nine-foot ceiling, carpeted floor and two walls of shuttered windows with a central glass door to the waterfront terrace create a gloriously bright room that is further warmed by a fireplace with simple dentil mantel. An entertainment niche rests above offering an unobtrusive location for media equipment or art display. Adding to the delights of this room is a wet bar with wine refrigerator, granite counter and generous glassware storage. A hall leads to the two-car garage with extra storage, under stair storage and a marble half bath. Ten-foot ceilings, deep crown molding and wood floors lend a gracious air to the main level. Sunshine and soft breezes stream in from the south and east while glass doors in the living room open to Juliet balconies perpetuating the gentle sounds of river traffic and people enjoying the Fords Landing promenade. The dining room includes chair rail with raised panels below differentiating it from the adjacent formal room. The large kitchen includes a sitting area where two French doors open to yet another balcony and windows bring glorious light to the culinary hub. Wood floors and continued finish detail add to the elegance perpetuated by the handsome kitchen that includes state-of-the-art appliances, granite counters and island, and generous cabinetry.

A second landing offers a marble powder room for the convenience of the main floor activity. A carpet runner with brass holders preserves the wood stairs and leads to the upper floors where a serene master bedroom suite overlooks the river and three more bedrooms provide privacy. Split doors open to the luxurious master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, fireplace, ceiling fan, French door to a riverside balcony and glorious southern light. Generous closets line the dressing hall and entrance to the master bath where a Jacuzzi bathtub, separate shower, double vanity and water closet offer pleasant amenities. Completing this level is a bedroom overlooking the activity of Fords Landing Way, a full ceramic tile bath with linen closet and an enclosure for laundry facilities. Atop this masterful home are two aerie carpeted bedrooms with a hall bath. Ceiling fans add to the pleasant atmosphere while dramatic rooflines, built-in desks and window seats add interest. Additional amenities of this inviting home include a whole house electronics/audio system with surround sound in the upper bedrooms, ultraviolet tint on all windows, custom storage in the garage, California closets on the master bedroom level, an intercom and alarm system as well as conveying window treatments, plantation shutters, HD televisions and a wireless modem/router.

Built in 1998.

4 stories. Brick and stone.

.04 acre lot. 1,607 sq.ft. lot dim.

24x14 - Master Bedroom, Upper Level, Hardwood Floor.

13x10 - Bedroom 2, Upper Level, Hardwood Floor.

19x19 - Bedroom 3, Upper Level, Carpeting.

19x19 - Bedroom 4, Upper Level, Carpeting.

21x13 - Living Room, Main Level, Hardwood Floor.

13x12 - Dining Room, Main Level, Hardwood Floor.

23x14 - Kitchen, Main Level, Hardwood Floor.

21x13 - Family Room, Lower Level, Carpeting.