About 12436 Wendell Holmes Rd
Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Tudor-style Colonial tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac in highly sought-after Fox Mill Estates—with a possible VA ASSUMABLE LOAN at approximately 2.4%! From the moment you arrive, you’ll love the gorgeous curb appeal and thoughtful updates, including a professionally landscaped yard. Step inside to a two-story foyer with a modern light fixture and rich cherry hardwood floors that flow through much of the main level.
The traditional floor plan offers flexible living—currently arranged with the dining and living rooms swapped to maximize entertaining space. The dining room features crown molding, a beautiful brushed nickel chandelier, and elegant custom drapery, offering the perfect space for large gatherings. The living room is equally refined with crown and chair rail molding, a stunning chandelier, and a subtle, neutral-toned floral wallpaper that brings warmth and sophistication. Both rooms are beautifully styled and versatile, allowing you to arrange them however best fits your lifestyle.
An updated butler’s pantry with white cabinetry and granite counters leads to the stunning 2012 remodeled kitchen featuring gas cooking, white farmhouse-style cabinetry with brushed nickel pulls, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a farmhouse sink with a picture window, and dual pantries flanking the refrigerator. The sunlit breakfast nook with bay window and brushed-nickel chandelier provides the perfect casual dining space.
The family room offers crown molding, a cozy gas fireplace with brick surround and wood mantel, and access to the vaulted screened porch and deck overlooking the professionally landscaped and fully fenced quarter-acre lot. The composite decking and fencing were newly updated last summer. The main level is completed by a laundry/mudroom with garage access and an updated powder room.
Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans and brand new carpet throughout. The primary suite features recessed lighting, crown molding and a large walk-in closet with ceiling fan. The primary bath offers updated cabinetry and countertops with lots of storage space and vanity area, soaking tub, frameless glass shower, and modern fixtures, while the additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated hall bath.
The walk-out lower level provides fantastic additional living space with neutral paint, recessed lighting, a second fireplace with brick surround and wood mantel, and a freestanding bar with cabinetry that conveys. A fifth bedroom with recessed lighting and a walk-in cedar closet, an updated full bath with tub shower, and a large finished storage room with shelving complete the lower level.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing major updates have already been completed, including a roof (approximately 5 years old), newer siding, gutters, and downspouts (approximately 5 years old), newer HVAC, newer Pella windows and sliding door, upper-level bathrooms remodeled around 2010, range/microwavein 2025 dishwasher replaced in 2022, Trex deck and fence replaced in 2024.
This home combines the timeless charm with modern updates and a rare financial advantage. Living in Fox Mill Estates means enjoying a vibrant community with walking paths, tennis courts, tot lots, and nearby pool memberships. The location is unmatched—just 3 miles to the Silver Line Metro, minutes to bus stops, commuter routes (Fairfax County Pkwy, Rt 50, Rt 28, I-66 & Toll Road), Dulles Airport, and endless shopping and dining at Reston Town Center, Fairfax Corner, and Wegmans. Don’t miss your chance—schedule your tour today!