298 Walnut Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home nestled on a premium .57 acre landscaped corner lot in the sought-after Belmont community, just a stone's throw to Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, and minutes to downtown Front Royal! This well maintained home has been lovingly cared for by its owners for 22+ years with plenty of interior and exterior improvements that will be sure to wow you! The beauty begins outside with an oversized driveway, a tailored and very durable California Redwood siding exterior, brick walkway, vibrant mature landscaping, screened porch, custom-built 12' x 16' shed, an outdoor entertaining area with a professionally installed retaining wall, and a lush yard dotted with majestic trees and privacy plantings. Inside, an open floor plan, warm hardwood floors and a soft neutral color palette throughout, beautiful custom woodwork and built-ins, a fireplace, renovated baths, and an abundance of windows that create a light and airy atmosphere create instant appeal. ****** An open foyer welcomes you home as rich hardwood flooring flows into the spacious living/dining room where walls of windows with custom wood valances fill the space with natural light illuminating warm paint, crisp crown molding and a custom coffered ceiling, and an elegant fireplace. Here, a glass paned door grants access to the screened porch that opens to the outdoor living area, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living and entertaining. Back inside, the kitchen is sure to please with an abundance of rich 42' wood cabinetry, Corian countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The breakfast room with a glass front built-in cabinet and serving bar is the ideal spot for daily dining in front of triple windows overlooking the backyard, as Armstrong Alterna luxury vinyl tile flooring flows into the generous laundry/mudroom with a marble farm sink and quality washer and dryer. From here, you can enter the beautifully renovated dual entry bath featuring a American Standard wash stand with vitreous china sink and a custom built matching cabinet, custom wainscoting, a seamless glass enclosed shower, and entry to a private bedroom. At the front of the home, an additional bedroom with 2 built-in window seats and wall of custom cabinetry with desk and shelving inside offers plenty of storage/organization options and makes an excellent home office rounding out the main level. ****** Ascend the wide staircase to the upper level of the home which features two large bright and cheerful bedrooms, each with hardwood flooring and lighted ceiling fans, and one which opens to an elevated deck that is perfect for enjoying views of the rolling hills throughout this community. The hall bath has been renovated to perfection featuring a furniture style vanity topped in granite, wainscotting, a separate soaking tub, and a seamless glass shower with marble style tile with decorative inlay. An added bonus is the walk-in attic along the entire front of the upstairs level of the home which can accommodate all your storage needs, while the expansive unfinished lower level provides additional storage space and room to expand! Recent improvements include a new hot water heater as well as 2 new HVAC systems providing excellent control of temperatures throughout the home thus completing the comfort and convenience of this wonderful home. ****** All this in a tranquil setting in a peaceful community bordering Shenandoah National Park and just minutes to downtown Front Royal, and plenty of shopping and dining. Within walking distance to the entrance to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park as well as hiking/biking/walking trails, including Dickey Ridge Trailhead, local parks and the South Fork of the Shenandoah River for fishing and water sports including Eastham Park with boat ramp, trail, and dog park. Enjoy the many nearby attractions, Skyline Caverns, Shenandoah Valley Overlook, campgrounds and so much more! Come see all that this home has to offer!