18 Ludwell Ln

Stafford, VA 22554

Loaded with customized architectural pizzazz, a basement like few others and tucked in the always-majestic Augustine North community, 18 Ludwell Lane are what the dreamiest of dreams are made of!This totally customized colonial includes 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Among the current and original owners' favorite aspects of the community and the residence's location within it are the hiking/biking trails, stunning pond entry nearby and, of course, Augustine's award-winning golf course. The residence is tucked on a nearly half-acre lot, with its front yard draped in magnolia trees that pop come summertime. The home itself is a stately brick and note the coining on and around the front door/windows. The back yard is a parklike setting highlights include a 725 square-foot, 3-layer deck; a koi fishpond; customized shed/workshop that matches the aesthetic of the residence; an expansive patio; and tasteful landscaping with brick edging.Inside the residence and on the main level, it's an open oasis in its grand entry foyer. Note the one-of-a-kind designed art niches for showcasing your favorite art pieces there are a handful of these awesome niches throughout the home! Main level highlights include the living room with sculpted columns that segue to the dining room; a library with glass door entry; family room with 12-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows (all windows in the house have transoms above them!), and arched windows on each side of a fireplace; mud room/hall and laundry room with chute; and the incredible kitchen. A true chef's kitchen, the bumped-out kitchen includes updated tile flooring, granite countertops, GE Profile Caf appliances (including Keurig set-up built into the refrigerator!); storage aplenty including a unique built-in/removable cutting board drawer; a sizeable island; and an 8-foot sliding glass door that segues to the back deck. Upstairs are four total bedrooms and two baths. The primary suite is simply stunning and complete with tray ceilings; a sitting area; full walk-in customized closet by Closets by Design with racks/drawers aplenty; and ensuite bath with a tile-draped open shower, jetted jacuzzi tub with adjacent window and double vanity sink. Of the additionalbedrooms, the smaller may easily be a nursery or exercise room. The second bath upstairs is between the two larger bedrooms and includes two sinks and a tiled shower. For bonus storage, check out that walk-in hall closet! The basement here is an architecturally-inspired, Tuscan ambiance masterpiece. Here you'll find the residence's final bedroom (note the large closet optimized for travel goods!) and bathroom. Additional must-sees on this level include the game room with pool table and... the wine cellar! The wine cellar is done in all stone and includes a solid cherry, granite topped back bar with ice cube maker, dishwasher, and a full-size wine fridge. As for the full bar area (!), it includes exposed beam ceilings, a Bose speakersystem, electric fireplace with TV above and more. This basement will be your and your guests' place to be!With this location, two I-95 exits (Stafford and Route 610) are within approximately 10 minutes. Also within 10 minutes are tons of grocery/dining/shopping options along Route 610 and Courthouse Road, multiple parks and Stafford High School. The Brooke VRE station is 15 minutes southeast and Downtown Fredericksburg is 25 minutes southeast. The basement, back yard and architecturally-inspired touches will absolutely wow you at 18 Ludwell Lane... let alone everything in between.