2318 Sanford St, Alexandria, VA 22301

Forget the long wish list. This season there’s only one thing worth unwrapping, and it’s three blocks from Mount Vernon Ave. (Cue Mariah.) Saturday mornings start with a stroll to the Del Ray Farmers Market, coffee in hand, and a slow wander down Mount Vernon Ave before heading home to your townhouse. Every project is already done, so your weekends stay yours, with no house projects on the to-do list. The entry level welcomes you with an oversized bonus room ready for movie nights, a home gym, or an office, plus a 1-car garage with off-street parking and room left over for bikes and storage. On the main level, refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint bring a warmth that makes everything feel brand new. The living and dining rooms flow together around a wood-burning fireplace with built-ins beside it, the perfect spot to settle in on a chilly night. The kitchen got the full glow-up with new quartz countertops, a new sink and faucet, freshly painted cabinets with matte black...