208 LAKE SHORE DRIVE

Fredericksburg, VA 22405

$895,000

active
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,100
Sq Ft
1967
Built

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This beautifully recently renovated Argyle Heights home nestled on a spacious 2/3 acre, level corner lot, is a beautifully updated Colonial blending timeless charm with stunning improvements across more than 4000 square feet of finished living space. Set back from the street, the property boasts handsome curb appeal, mature trees, and Hardy Plank siding, making it extremely desirable in many ways. This peaceful, park-like setting, just minutes from downtown Fredericksburg, hospitals, shopping, dining, and I-95. Argyle Heights is cherished for its mature trees, spacious lots, established beauty, and enduring appeal—a neighborhood that has truly stood the test of time. The gourmet eat in kitchen, renovated in 2024, is the centerpiece of this home, featuring custom cabinets, quartz countertops, an 11-foot island with a waterfall edge and cherry floors. The kitchen was thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with lovely views overlooking the front and backyard, landscaped grounds, and stunning in-ground pool. This kitchen encourages social/family gatherings and hanging out while cooking a delicious meal. Inside this home there is rich hardwood flooring, elegant trim work, crown molding, built-ins, and abundant natural light which all create warmth and character throughout. Interior decorator touches abound, with carefully selected fixtures and colors. Just off the kitchen, a gracious sunroom currently serves as an elegant dining space, surrounded by arched windows on three sides and offering beautiful views of the pool and backyard retreat. An arched glass full heated breezeway with California style half doors seamlessly the kitchen to an oversized family room addition completed in 2024. This family room features abundant windows, a bright and airy feel, a separate entrance, and another charming half-door—ideal for pets or added flexibility for everyday living. The first floor also boasts an additional living room and a first-floor Primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom. The possibilities of use are endless in this home. Multiple options for creating an in-law suite/guest suite and multiple options for a home office or home based business. The home offers exceptional versatility with five bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a flexible main-level living ensuite. Upstairs, a primary bedroom with en-suite bath is bright and airy followed by 3 additional comfortable sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. Two of the upper bedrooms have built in bookshelves on one wall making both great office or studies. There is an attic with pull down stairs for easy access to extra storage. This home comes with a tankless hot water heater so can accommodate many bathers at once. Remodeled basement (2023) expands the living space with a recreation room anchored by a second cozy wood-burning fireplace, flanked by built in shelving, Additionally is a fitness space, updated flooring throughout, and a beautifully renovated large laundry room with a new GE washer/dryer ryer (2025) and an abundance of built in cabinets for any additional storage needs, installed in 2024. exterior door to the fully fenced backyard which has been thoughtfully transformed into a private retreat with extensive landscaping, turk, hydrangea, roses, cherry laurel, a custom built slate patio and a stunning in-ground swimming pool added in 2025—perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Recent improvements, new additional gravel parking area (2024), whole-house generator (2024), updated electrical with new panel box (2024), energy-efficient Pella windows throughout (2024), remodeled half bath (2024), remodeled basement and laundry room (2023), fencing and backyard improvements (2023), new front door (2023), mini-split systems in the family room and detached garage (2024), reverse Osmosis water purifier (2025) **Instant equity....Priced $80,000 under May 2026 appraisal, This is an Exceptional home with all the right touches!

Location

Living in Fredericksburg

Schools

SOL Pass Rate73%

Public schools

  • James Monroe High School
  • Walker-Grant Middle School

Commute

Drive to DC65 min
RailVRE (Fredericksburg line)

Major Routes

I-95, Rt 1, Rt 3

Walkability

Walk Score42/100
Transit Score12/100
Bike Score38/100

Car-Dependent

Safety

Below Average

47% above Virginia average

Violent crime2.8 per 1K
Property crime22.1 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$0.85 per $100
2024

~$7,608/yr on median home

Listed by Mari F Kelly, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.MLS# 804862666208Listing via Bright MLS IDXUpdated Jun 22, 2026

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