25095 SILURIAN TER

This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property turns on the charm as you cross the threshold. Maple hardwoods provide warm flooring in the living areas and kitchen, reflecting a wealth of natural light. In the sun-washed open floor layout, your inner designer will find the freedom of a blank canvas. The crackling warmth of 2 gas fireplaces can be found in the basement and kitchen bump out. The kitchen, which is roomy enough to accommodate spectator guests, features marvelous counter space and major appliances in an attractive Island configuration. With these double ovens, there's no more temperature compromise between competing dishes! Amid the natural illumination, the room makes even just staring into the open fridge seem like the start of a great meal. As a spacious retreat to relax at night and recharge for tomorrow, the master bedroom cannot be beat. In addition to the convenience of the private bathroom (walk-in shower), you will find plenty of closet space and vaulted ceilings. A sitting area works as yet another functional component. The other 2 bedrooms, with plenty of closet space, are located above the ground floor for enhanced privacy. The finished walkout basement, with the convenience of a full bathroom, is currently configured for double duty as rec room and multi-purpose room. It can easily be reconfigured to suit your vision, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A driveway with ample accommodation for two vehicles leads to an attached two-car garage that is available for its original purpose or for conversion. On the recently stained deck the grill, cooler, and household grillmaster are a natural combination. The home is found on a quiet, low-traffic street lined with sidewalks and greenery. The shopping and dining options of Stone Ridge Village Center are just a short drive away. Stone's throw radius also includes St Paul VI Catholic High School. The proximity to Dulles Airport makes for a painless commute. As the new owner of this home, you'll have a hard time deciding whether to grill on the deck, go semi-pro in the spacious kitchen, or take advantage of the nearby dining options. This is a great place to be, a rare Aldie find in the Stone Ridge community. Get your competitive offer in early.

About the neighborhood

Aldie is a community located between Chantilly and Middleburg in Loudoun County, Virginia. Aldie's historic heart is the Village of Aldie that is located on the John Mosby Highway (Route 50) in a gap between the Catoctin Mountains and Bull Run Mountains, through which the Little River flows. Aldie traditionally serves as the gateway to Loudoun Valley and beyond. As of 2014, the Aldie postal area had a population of 11,420 people, a 569% increase since 2000 making it one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and the second fastest growing zip code in Virginia. As a result, the eastern part is suburbanized with numerous upscale communities recently built or under construction while most of the Aldie Hills adjacent to the historic Village of Aldie have so far largely preserved their bucolic character.

Aldie's beginnings were laid in 1765 when James Mercer and George Mercer established a mill at the location of the present historic edifice. The location was a natural choice, as the gap contained the intersection of the Belhaven road between Winchester and Alexandria and the Mountain road which ran northwest to Snickers Gap. By 1809 the Little River Turnpike was completed from Alexandria to the Mercer Mill, replacing the older rutted section of Belhaven Road. Mercer named the village for Castle Aldie, his Scottish clan's ancestral home. By 1811 a post office had been established in the village. Two years later, the Ashby's Gap Turnpike was completed from Aldie to Middleburg, and in 1818 the Snickersville Turnpike opened, replacing the Mountain Road. By the census of 1820, Aldie had a population of 248 residents, making it the fourth largest town in the county. The population peaked in 1830 at 260—notably more than half, 132, were slaves. With the incorporation of Middleburg the following year, Aldie began a slow decline. During the American Civil War, the village itself and lands immediately to the west and northwest were the site of the Battle of Aldie during the Gettysburg Campaign. In addition, the Confederate partisan John Singleton Mosby was active in the village, and several small skirmishes between Union cavalry and his band of rangers took place in and around Aldie.

Aldie's most famous resident was President James Monroe who constructed his private residence at Oak Hill (James Monroe House) in 1822. Aldie has three sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This includes the Aldie Mill Historic District, which includes the Aldie Mill and other historical buildings, the Loudoun Agricultural and Mechanical Institute, and the Mount Zion Old School Baptist Church. Gilbert's Corner Regional Park is also located in Aldie next to Mount Zion Old School Baptist Church and offers trails and a picturesque view of the Bull Run Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains ranges.

[Source: Wikipedia]