Property Description

Price improvement! Open house Saturday 4-6pm! Welcome to 6043-B Essex House Square, a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1.25-bath condo with a versatile loft in the highly sought-after Essex House at Manchester Lakes community in Alexandria. This Coventry model end unit offers 1, 183 square feet of light-filled living space with a peaceful water view. The main level features a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, recently serviced, along with easy access to a private balcony that opens off both bedrooms and the living area. The bathroom was beautifully renovated in 2020 with custom, soft-close vanities featuring kick panel drawers and a light / exhaust fan combo, plus an additional doored vanity area for extra privacy and convenience. Potential for 2nd full bath utilizing the closet space to the right of the existing 1.25 bathroom. New flooring was installed throughout the kitchen, bathroom, and foyer in 2024, and the carpet remains in excellent condition. Upstairs, the bright 13' x 8' loft with skylight offers the perfect flex space for a home office, gym, or additional living area, along with convenient attic storage access from the balcony. Additional highlights include an April 2018 Carrier HVAC system, a Rheem water heater with a newly replaced pressure relief valve, well-maintained original kitchen appliances, an assigned parking space + plentiful visitor spaces, and washer / dryer already in place. New insulated siding was installed in 2020 / 2021, and community decks are scheduled to be replaced or renovated in phases starting now. The condo fee includes water and sewer, and access to both Essex House and Manchester Lakes amenities, featuring two pools, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, a jog / walk path, a playground, and an exercise room, along with water, sewer, trash, snow removal, and common area maintenance. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this home offers comfortable, low-maintenance living with incredible community amenities in a prime Alexandria location.