1137 Rockbridge Avenue, Norfolk, VA

Welcome to the Historic Larchmont neighborhood! Ideal location, less than 3 miles from Naval Station Norfolk, Joint Forces Staff College and NATO. About a 15 minute drive to Naval Medical Center and Coast Guard Base Portsmouth. Lovely front porch with large entryway leads into a very spacious home with 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. So much natural light come in throughout the day from the many windows! Lower level is perfect for entertaining with a formal dining room and plenty of seating in the open living room with gas fireplace. The cook's kitchen has a Bosch gas range with matching microwave above as well as a dishwasher. Gorgeous granite countertops with plenty of room for prepping gourmet dinners. Double farmhouse sink with disposal overlooks the quiet, back deck/patio. There's even a convenient breakfast bar and a plethora of cherry cabinets with ample space for storage. Upgraded, dimmable light fixtures and equipped with multiple smart-home features throughout. Sunken first floor den with accompanying half hath can be used as an office, playroom or can be used as a fifth bedroom if desired. (The also owner is open to discuss the possibility of converting this room into a full mother-in-law suite / college dorm with outside entryway if so desired, giving the home three full baths instead of two and a half.) Located on the second floor are three of the four bedrooms. The primary bedroom has double walk-in closets and en suite bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms with built-in closets (the larger bedroom having private, front balcony access.) There is also a shared full bath with laundry room on this floor. The third floor consists of the expansive fourth bedroom/bonus room with walk-in closet. Front yard has beautiful low-maintenance landscaping (mower available to be included if desired.) Driveway can accommodate three vehicles with two additional spots available as curbside/street parking. Great, fenced-in backyard with dedicated space for just grilling out or even entertaining. And, for adults who need to have a moment of relaxation from the day's stresses, included with the lease is a 6-person hot tub in the lovely, shaded back yard! This home is easily walkable to Larchmont Elementary, Saint Patrick Catholic School, Larchmont United Methodist Preschool and Old Dominion University. Stroll just a few blocks and you'll find locally-owned coffee, pizza and ice cream shops, quaint eateries as well as a winery, a brewery and the esteemed Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Just a 5-minute walk to the Lafayette River, with public access for kayaking and paddle boarding and public access neighborhood river bank/ beach. Take a short walk and catch an ODU home game at S.B. Ballard Stadium or see a show at Chartway Arena! Easy access to Downtown and convenient to I-64 for a trip to Virginia Beach, OBX or the Blue Ridge Mountains. Home rented as fully furnished but alternate arrangements can be made. There's an unfinished basement and a large, detached garage with a workshop that can be included in the lease. Open to multi-year lease