5 Refined Chesapeake and Alexandria Homes with Waterfront Charm

Set within Cooke’s Hope Village in Easton, this two-story Charleston-style Colonial pairs classic form with thoughtfully updated comfort on an oversized lot. A spacious entry-level side porch and second-level balcony extend the living experience outdoors, while lush seasonal gardens frame a fenced side and rear yard. For evenings in, the private fenced brick courtyard—with built-in speakers and a retractable awning—creates an easy rhythm for outdoor entertaining. Inside, hardwood flooring runs throughout, and the main level offers a flexible layout with a bedroom just off the entry and a nearby full bath. The kitchen, equipped with double wall ovens and a gas cooktop in the island, opens to comfortable living spaces anchored by a gas fireplace and a Vermont wood stove with custom built-ins. Upstairs, the primary suite features a soaking tub, stall shower, and double vanity, alongside an en-suite bedroom/office and a generously sized laundry room. A finished bonus room above the attached two-car garage adds welcome flexibility for guests or work, letting life expand and contract with the seasons.

Along the water’s edge on the Chester River, this beautifully renovated home frames the day with both sunrises and sunsets. A rare lot-and-a-half outside the flood zone includes 75 feet of shoreline, while a wraparound teak deck extends the living experience outdoors with open water as the backdrop. Inside, hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by four bedrooms and updated baths. The chef’s kitchen is designed for everyday ease and entertaining, centered on a quartz island and finished with a Wolf gas cooktop and custom walnut cabinetry. For boaters and swimmers, a 130-foot private pier is outfitted with a boat lift, ski lift, and swim ladder. Set within the Chester River Beach community near dining, shopping, boating, and outdoor trails, it reads as a turnkey waterfront retreat meant to be lived in fully.

Set on one of George Washington’s original five farms, this beautifully updated single-level residence pairs 1957 mid-century durability with thoughtful modern comfort. A chef’s kitchen anchors the interior with Thermador appliances and granite counters, while hardwood floors continue into the dining and living areas for easy, effortless entertaining. The primary suite includes a remodeled ensuite bath, and outdoors, a fenced backyard and patios shape a quiet retreat for mornings or evenings at home. Practical flexibility comes via a heated and cooled attached garage—ready to serve as a gym, office, or playroom. For hobbyists and builders, the detached two-car garage and workshop stands out with a lift, commercial-grade air compressor, and a finished upper level suited to a studio or home office, with all tools conveying. Minutes from Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, and the GW Parkway, life here balances history with modern ease.

From its elevated setting on a private half-acre in Alexandria, 6336 Oak Ridge Drive offers refined, single-level living shaped for both ease and occasion. Inside, 10.5-foot ceilings lend a sense of volume, anchored by a 10-foot French Embassy–inspired mantel and a generously scaled 17′ x 30′ living room designed for grand pianos and memorable gatherings. The 2022, to-the-studs chef’s kitchen is equally considered, featuring a 6-burner dual-fuel range, oversized island, beverage fridge, two sinks, and the kind of layout that keeps conversation flowing. A primary suite with sitting area, gas fireplace, spa bath, cedar walk-in closet, and private sunroom access creates a calm daily rhythm. Outdoors, a fully fenced backyard centers on a tranquil fountain, while a 600-square-foot, four-car garage with workspace adds rare practicality.

Along the water’s edge in Tracys Landing, this totally renovated 5BR, 5 FB residence sits on a landscaped, lush lot of almost half an acre at the end of a dead-end street, with its own private beach. Designed for days that move easily from indoors to out, the setting includes an outdoor pool, hot tub, built-in grill, and a built-in outdoor fireplace for long evenings by the water. Practical luxuries are woven in, too: a tandem 2-car garage, a triple-sized shed, and a heated, air-conditioned dog kennel sized for four medium dogs. Inside, renovations were completed with the highest-end finishings, appliances, and equipment. A separate rental contract is available for a boat slip that can hold up to a 44′ boat. Life here is equal parts privacy and play.

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