6418 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226

Property Description

Welcome to 6418 Kensington Ave, a beautifully rebuilt Cape Cod offering 4BR, 3.1BA & 3,081 SF, including a detached 1.5-car garage w/ finished studio, ideal for a guest suite, office, gym or potential ADU w/ plumbing already installed. Originally built in the 1940s, this home was gutted & refinished w/ new plumbing, electrical, dual-zone HVAC/furnace, roof, gourmet kitchen, elegant baths, recessed lighting, & Hardie Plank siding. The cream exterior preserves classic Cape charm while the interior’s light blues, whites, creams & soft metal finishes create a serene, sophisticated palette. A stamped concrete walkway leads to the entry & sleek screened side porch. The fenced backyard offers privacy on a corner lot w/ new sod, mature crape myrtles, gravel parking, & garage access. Inside, the foyer opens to a study w/ wood-burning FP & porch access. A 1st-floor primary suite offers a WIC & en suite featuring two-tone tiled walk-in shower. The formal dining room anchors the home beneath a modern chandelier, while a powder room, stacked laundry & rear entry create a functional mudroom w/ built-ins. The rear of the home opens to the heart of the house—a bright kitchen & living area designed for gathering. The oversized island seats four & is topped w/ white quartz & light blue cabinetry, soft-close drawers, & triple-stacked cabinets. A custom hood crowns the ZLINE gas range w/ pot filler, paired w/ KitchenAid & Frigidaire SS appliances w/ brushed Champagne accents. The adjoining living room features a gas FP, coffered ceiling, built-ins, wall of windows, & sliding doors overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a hall bath w/ creamy white tile floors & green vanity, alongside a large laundry room w/ cabinetry & leathered granite counters. The primary suite offers four closets, recessed lighting, & a serene en suite w/ walk-in tiled shower, & custom vanity. This West End home is sophisticated and designed with intention for family life, retirement or any stage in-between.