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Welcome to Bromyard Court

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  Bromyard Court Rental Home Available 1 August Commute: Information about our Townhome on Bromyard Court in the Lake Braddock Community in Burke, Virginia. The home is a two-minute walk to Lake Braddock Secondary School (Middle School and High School together) through door #6. One minute walk to the bus stop at the entrance of the street; direct bus line (via HOV fast lanes) to the Pentagon (25 -30 minute commute). The elementary school bus comes to the end of the street (a 1-minute walk) and about a 10-minute bus ride (a few stops after our stop).  BAH Calculator Community : Behind our row of townhouses is a playground. There are three playgrounds around the lake. The lake has a paved 1.5-mile trail around it, with several workout stations. The lakeside pool is about a 3-minute walk from the home (pass the playground, cross the bridge, and walk the steps up to the pool).  The tennis/Pickleball court is right next to the pool. A family pool pass is about $25/year (the renter pays). T
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Attic

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 The attic is accessed through the closet of bedroom 1. The vents have been fully foiled wrapped, every area was fully sealed, and then new insulation was added. The roof is also new and has a ridge added to the middle, as well as a fan for when it gets super hot. The attic is not for storage. Parts of the wood for the roof were also replaced. There are also new gutters (6" in the front and 4" in the back) on the home. 
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Kitchen

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  Because I bake and cook each day, I found the need for a kitchen island. Right corner when entering the kitchen (below). What kind of refrigerator? The regular no-frills one, no double doors or water or ice dispenser. Here is what the inside looks like.  Below are the MLS photos of how it looked when we purchased the home. The previous owners had painted the cabinets. The awesome microwave that was in place when we moved in was less than 18" from the flame of the stovetop and had to be replaced with a slim microwave in 2019 (in March 2023 a new slim microwave was put in and we purchased a 5-year complete warranty). A backsplash was added to the kitchen. The old fan was replaced with a light fixture since it was too low for a tall family. We didn't put in an eat-in table but a slim island instead to have more counter space. A new top-of-the-line dishwasher was installed in 2022. The cabinet to the left of the refrigerator is what I use as a pantry. The same gas oven/stove and
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Downstairs Bathroom (near entry way)

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 The small half-bathroom has been remodeled. The mirror, exhaust fan, toilet (the type that says it can flush golf balls), and vanity (counter height) have been remodeled. The floors were not remodeled and would be done in the future when the whole first floor is done. The bathroom door handles are updated and black, just like all the upstairs doors were replaced with the old brass knobs. The below pictures were taken at night and when the bathroom was repainted, it is the same color as the MLS photo.  Below is the MLS listing photo of the bathroom. The vanity was really low as well as the toilet. 
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Entry Way

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 When you enter the house, a small 1/2 bathroom is to the left and the kitchen is to the right; when proceeding further into the house, the dining room is to the right and the stairs and coat closet are to the left.  The storm door locks and the main door can be left open to let the light and air in. The top part of the storm door moves down to let in air and there is a screen (no bugs would come in).  Even though the upstairs carpeting was removed, we left carpeting on the stairs. The stairs go up straight, and then make a hard right, therefore big pieces of furniture will not fit up the stairs.  From the outside, the townhouse looks small, but there are multiple levels with stairs. One has to be ok with a home with stairs. When you enter the main door, to go upstairs you must go up stairs. From the dinning room to the living room, you must go down stairs. From the living room to get to the laundry room and bonus/rec area, you must go down stairs, from the laundry to the walk out base
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Bonus Room/Rec Room/Play Room

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The small room next to the laundry room is multifunctional, this is how the room looked with furniture in it last year.  When we first moved in, we used the area for our boys' learning room (photos below). Since we moved in, we have replaced the carpeting going down both sets of stairs and the room itself. The room has been painted, and recessed lighting was added (track lights are gone). When we first moved in, we also had this area as our office, but once COVID-19 hit and my kids were learning from home (and the basement was remodeled), the office was moved down there. This room is right next to the laundry room, and the stairs take you down to the walk-out basement. This room could also be used for storage.  Below is the MLS listing picture of this room.
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Back of the House and Deck

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April 10, 2023, backyard photos. The grass is coming in thick. New landscape edging with a protective cover was added to the yard, as new white gravel and a new storage shed for the renters to use.  Arriated, top soil and new seed put in on April 10, 2023.  New shed put in April 2023 to hold yard supplies, bikes and outdoor items. Winter Photos (January 2023) The top of the back fence also has Trex, and the fence was painted in January 2023. New Trex deck was added in January 2023. We enjoy the deck all year round. The best lakeside view is in the winter, with no leaves blocking the view.  The back deck did not have an electric unit; therefore, one was added in 2022. Enjoy having a speaker, laptop, or other device plugged in.  Powerwashed side fence (on each side- below), it is ready to go for another few years.  New AC Unit 2022 (below) The back deck and front of the house now have outlets; they were installed in 2022.  We had kayaks, they were recently let go, but this is how we stor
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