30 Elm St, Stafford, VA 22554

The search for a large home in Stafford, VA near Quantico usually ends in compromise. 30 Elm Street in Shelton Woods is the exception. Five thousand square feet, a three-car garage, and a basement that lives like a second home.nnBuilt in 2017 on a generous 0.28-acre corner lot, this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers 3,356 square feet above grade and 1,225 finished square feet below, with the kind of layout that accommodates every version of a full life. High ceilings and an open floor plan flood the main level with natural light, while a fireplace anchors the living area and a mudroom off the three-car garage keeps daily arrivals organized. A breakfast nook, half bath, and a main level flex room that functions equally well as a home office, studio, or playroom round out a main level that is as adaptable as it is polished.nnThe upper level holds four bedrooms and three full baths. The primary suite is a floor unto itself, with a spa-feel bathroom, a walk-in closet with genuine depth, and a sitting area that doubles as a private office. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths serve the rest of the upper level with space and comfort to spare.nnThe basement is where 30 Elm Street separates itself. Fully finished and walking out to the backyard, the lower level delivers a fifth bedroom, a full bath, a home gym, a dedicated home office, a living area, a bar, and a wine bar. This is not a bonus room. It is a complete floor.nnOutside, a deck and patio extend the living space into