




$1,185,900
42746 EXPLORER DRIVE, BRAMBLETON VA, 20148
Overview
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Listed Oct 16, 2026
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✨Your Next Home Awaits on One of Brambleton's Most Beloved Streets.✨
•From the gracious front porch with stone accents to the thoughtfully designed landscaping and serene custom patio, this exceptional residence offers a rare balance of sophistication, comfort, and everyday livability. Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained, this home is a must see!
•Natural light is one of this home's defining features. Expansive windows throughout illuminate every room, creating a bright and uplifting atmosphere that complements the rich hardwood floors, custom lighting, plantation shutters, extensive built-ins, and elegant architectural details found throughout the home.
•At the heart of it all, the beautifully updated gourmet kitchen seamlessly connects to the breakfast area and great room, creating one expansive living space designed for both everyday enjoyment and effortless entertaining. Walls of windows span the rear of the home, drawing in natural light and showcasing tranquil views of the backyard and tree-lined setting beyond. Whether gathered around the kitchen island, enjoying a meal in the breakfast area, or relaxing in the great room, the connection to the outdoors is ever-present. A striking stone fireplace and custom built-ins add warmth and character, complementing rather than competing with the home's most captivating feature: its remarkable light and views.
•Upstairs, the primary suite provides a true retreat, complete with a tray ceiling, sitting room, spacious walk-in dressing area, and a beautifully renovated bath featuring quartz countertops, upgraded fixtures, frameless shower enclosure, and designer finishes. A private junior suite enjoys its own updated bath, while two additional bedrooms share a refreshed dual-entry bath. A conveniently located upper-level laundry room enhances everyday convenience.
•The walk-up lower level offers exceptional versatility with a spacious recreation room, full bath, and abundant storage, creating the perfect space for movie nights, fitness, hobbies, guests, or quiet relaxation.
•Peace of Mind Updates:
2026- SS Gas Cooktop w/ Downdraft, SS Built-In Microwave, SS Double Wall Ovens, SS Kitchen Faucet, Plush Carpeting and Padding- All bedrooms and Lower level, Quartz Countertops w/ Undermount Sinks and New Faucets in Upper Level Bathrooms, Utility Sink, Driveway Seal Coat.
2025- LL HVAC System, Gas Water Heater, Washing Machine, Powder Room Refresh.
2024- SS Refrigerator w/ Secondary Ice Machine.
2023- Electric Dryer.
2021- Architectural Roof Shingles, SS Dishwasher.
2020- Frameless Shower Enclosure in Owners Luxury Bath, Updated Bathroom Lighting.
2019- Updated Kitchen Cabinetry, Designer Kitchen Backsplash AND MORE😁
•Beyond the home itself, Explorer Drive is known for its strong sense of community, neighborhood traditions, and welcoming atmosphere. Residents enjoy convenient access to Brambleton's extensive amenities, including parks, trails, pools, tennis courts, shopping, dining, entertainment, and highly regarded schools, with easy access to Loudoun County Parkway, Routes 50, 7, and 28, and the Dulles Greenway.
$7,890/mo
Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,185,900 home price.
All estimates are provided by Luxury Presence for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
Additional information
- MLS® ID
- VALO2138200
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Cooling
- Yes
- Heating
- Yes
- Basement
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 0.15 Acres
Other Property Details
- Taxes
- $9,161
- Tax Frequency
- Annually
- Association Fee Frequency
- Monthly
- Garage
- Yes
- View
- Yes
- 55+/Senior Community
- No
Listed by RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc.
Listing Contact: 7037275941
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