Ellie Stout and her husband faced a challenging year-long search for their first home in the competitive D.C. real estate market. They prioritized affordability and family-friendly neighborhoods. Eventually, they purchased a vintage 1970s Colonial in Newington Forest, Virginia. After remodeling the home to suit their family's needs, Stout relished in the nostalgic feel of the well-established neighborhood, highlighted by its mature trees. This community included amenities like a pool and proximity to schools, making it an ideal setting for raising their children.
"The huge, tall trees are something that you cannot manufacture; that's something that you only find in a well-established community. And it just has such a homey feel pulling into this neighborhood, my kids will always have that nostalgic feel of, 'This is where I grew up.'"
"We felt like we got to come in and really put our touch on everything. We gutted and remodeled the kitchen, turned a formal dining room into a playroom for our two small children."
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