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1747 Gilson St, Falls Church, VA – Modern Luxury in Pimmit Hills

By Admin,September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Nestled in the heart of Pimmit Hills, 1747 Gilson St is one of the newest additions to the GSS Builders portfolio, and it’s a home that captures everything we love about designing modern residences for Northern Virginia’s most connected neighborhoods. With 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half baths, and 8,244 square feet of living space, this newly completed residence pairs dramatic contemporary architecture with the kind of everyday livability today’s buyers are looking for.

A Statement From the Curb

Gilson Street has quietly become one of Pimmit Hills’ most sought-after addresses, increasingly lined with impressive new custom homes. 1747 Gilson St fits right into that evolution while standing apart from it. Floating front and rear steps with sleek glass railings set the tone the moment you arrive, hinting at the architectural details carried throughout the rest of the home. It’s a design choice that feels bold without being showy, contemporary without losing warmth.

A Kitchen Built for Real Life and Real Entertaining

At the center of the home is a chef’s kitchen finished with modern European cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a seamless quartz backsplash. Premium appliances round out a space designed to function as beautifully as it looks. For buyers who love to host, a separate spice and prep kitchen adds another full layer of cooking, prep, and storage space, keeping the main kitchen show-ready even when the real work is happening just out of sight.

The dining room carries that same design confidence forward with a dramatic 3D slat accent wall and integrated LED lighting, creating a striking focal point for dinners and gatherings alike.

Living Spaces Designed to Impress

In the family room, a modern linear fireplace paired with a book-matched feature wall and three-dimensional detailing gives the main living space its own sense of presence. It’s a room built for everyday comfort as much as it is for making an impression.

A Private Office for Work and Focus

For buyers who need a dedicated space to work from home, 1747 Gilson St includes a private office set apart from the main living areas. It’s a quiet retreat within the home, ideal for video calls, focused work, or simply a place to close the door at the end of a long day. Like the rest of the residence, the space carries the same clean, contemporary design language found throughout the home.

A Primary Suite Designed as a Retreat

Upstairs, the primary suite was designed to feel like an escape from the rest of the home. A custom lacquer-finished walk-in closet with glass-front cabinetry brings a boutique-style feel to everyday storage, while the spa-inspired primary bathroom is wrapped in luxurious porcelain surfaces from floor to ceiling. Connecting it all, floating 4-inch solid stairs with glass railings tie the home’s living levels together with the same architectural language found throughout the rest of the design.

A Lower Level Made for Entertaining

The finished lower level is where 1747 Gilson St really shows its entertaining potential. A second linear fireplace anchors the space, framed by custom built-in shelving, while a wine showcase and custom-designed bar make this level a natural gathering spot for family and friends. It’s the kind of space that turns a home into a destination for hosting, without requiring guests to leave the building.

Location: Everything Northern Virginia Buyers Want

Part of what makes this home so compelling is where it sits. McLean Metro Station is roughly one mile away, and Tysons Corner is approximately two miles from the front door, putting major shopping, dining, and employment centers just minutes from home. Beyond that, residents have easy access to Westwood Country Club in Vienna, Scott’s Run Nature Preserve, Washington, D.C., the Kennedy Center, and both Reagan National and Washington Dulles International Airports.

The property is currently associated with Fairfax County Public Schools, including Westgate Elementary School, Kilmer Middle School, and George C. Marshall High School. School assignments are subject to change and should be independently verified.

Move-In Ready, No Waiting Required

Perhaps the most appealing detail for buyers is one that has nothing to do with design at all. There is no construction timeline to plan around. 1747 Gilson St is complete and ready for immediate occupancy, offering all the benefits of a fully custom, newly built home without the wait that typically comes with building from the ground up.

With sophisticated modern architecture, expansive entertaining spaces, an established Pimmit Hills setting, strong schools, and unbeatable access to Metro, Tysons, and Washington, D.C., 1747 Gilson St represents a rare turnkey opportunity in one of Falls Church’s most desirable pockets.

Explore more of our completed and in-progress homes in the GSS Builders portfolio, or contact our team to schedule a private tour of 1747 Gilson St.

Front exterior of GSS Builders’ modern white brick luxury home at 10809 South Glen Road in Potomac, Maryland

Project Spotlight

10809 South Glen Road: A Modern GSS Builders Estate in Potomac, MD

By Admin,August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

At 10809 South Glen Road in Potomac, Maryland, modern architecture meets a highly considered approach to everyday living. Completed by GSS Builders, this newly built custom estate brings together dramatic architectural scale, natural light, refined materials, wellness amenities, and expansive indoor-outdoor spaces on approximately 1.45 acres.

With seven bedrooms and 10 full and 3 half bathrooms, the residence was conceived to support both the quiet rituals of daily life and the occasions that bring family and guests together.

From soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows to a chef’s kitchen, private wellness retreat, walk-out lower level, saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, and covered indoor-outdoor lounge, every major space contributes to a cohesive vision of modern luxury.

As a luxury home builder Potomac MD homeowners can turn to for highly customized residences, our approach at South Glen Road was centered on creating a home where architecture and lifestyle work together.

A GSS Builders Estate in the Heart of Potomac

Potomac offers a distinctive combination of privacy, natural beauty, and proximity to Washington, DC. Located approximately 10 miles northwest of the nation’s capital, 10809 South Glen Road places this contemporary estate within easy reach of Bullis School, Holton-Arms School, and Congressional Country Club.

The approximately 1.45-acre setting gives the home a meaningful sense of privacy and presence. Wrought-iron fencing encloses the property, while the expansive grounds create room for the residence’s extensive outdoor amenities.

The architectural character is distinctly modern, but the scale of the property allows that contemporary expression to feel grounded within its Potomac setting.

For our team, a custom estate home is ultimately about more than individual rooms. It is about understanding the property as a whole—from arrival and privacy to entertaining, wellness, family life, and the relationship between the interior and exterior.

That philosophy shaped our work at South Glen Road.

Modern Architecture, Natural Light, and Lasting Materials

Inside, the home’s architecture establishes an immediate sense of openness.

Soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows draw abundant natural light deep into the living spaces. Wide-plank white oak flooring introduces warmth and continuity, creating a natural counterpoint to the home’s contemporary lines.

The material palette becomes especially expressive in the architectural focal points.

Book-matched, backlit porcelain or stone accent walls introduce depth and movement, while a floor-to-ceiling porcelain fireplace surround creates a dramatic centerpiece within the living environment.

These features were designed to have presence without relying on unnecessary ornament. The scale of the materials, the natural light, and the clean architectural geometry do much of the visual work.

This is an important part of our approach to contemporary custom-home construction. Modern design can be visually striking while still feeling warm and livable when materials, proportions, light, and circulation are considered together.

The completed residence demonstrates how thoughtful material selection can establish continuity throughout a large home while allowing individual spaces to retain their own character.

Designed for Effortless Entertaining

The heart of the home is equally suited to everyday life and sophisticated entertaining.

The gourmet chef’s kitchen provides a central gathering point, while a separate catering kitchen adds functional flexibility for larger events and entertaining. The home’s formal living and dining areas extend that entertaining environment into distinct spaces designed for gathering.

The connection to the outdoors is equally intentional.

A large covered indoor-outdoor lounge opens fully toward the pool and grounds, creating a natural transition between the home’s interior and exterior living areas.

Beyond the lounge, the property includes a saltwater swimming pool and Jacuzzi, along with a substantial pool house featuring a shower.

Together, these spaces create an outdoor environment designed around the experience of being at home—whether enjoying the pool, gathering with guests, or moving between the covered lounge and surrounding grounds.

The result is a modern luxury home in Potomac that treats outdoor living as an integral part of the architectural plan rather than an afterthought.

A Lower Level Built to Impress

The lower level extends the home’s entertaining and guest experience with an expansive, bright design.

A walk-out lower level with double exposure brings natural light into a floor that could otherwise feel removed from the main living environment. Instead, the lower level becomes an extension of the home’s overall lifestyle.

A dedicated lounge provides a comfortable gathering space, complemented by a wet bar and wine wall that establish a sophisticated setting for entertaining.

The lower level also includes an au pair suite, adding flexibility for the household and overnight guests.

This combination of lounge, hospitality amenities, and private accommodation gives the lower level a distinct identity while maintaining its connection to the rest of the home.

For a custom home builder Potomac Maryland clients are evaluating, these types of spaces demonstrate the value of planning beyond the traditional main-level floor plan. A well-designed lower level can become a genuine extension of the home’s living environment.

Private Wellness and Flexible Living

Wellness is another defining component of the South Glen Road residence.

The home includes a dedicated wellness retreat with a personal gym, steam shower, and sauna. Rather than requiring homeowners to leave the property to create a private wellness routine, these spaces bring that experience directly into the residence.

The home’s flexibility extends to the main level, where a bedroom suite with a private entrance can function as a guest suite or adaptable office space.

A separate secure room or flexible secure-use space provides another layer of versatility within the home’s planning.

These spaces reflect one of the central advantages of custom construction: rooms can be designed around the specific ways a homeowner may use a property rather than forcing everyday life into a predetermined plan.

A Home Made for the Way You Live

The defining characteristic of 10809 South Glen Road is the way its individual components work together.

The home’s architecture creates openness and light. Its kitchens support both everyday cooking and larger-scale entertaining. The lower level provides hospitality and guest accommodations. The wellness retreat creates a dedicated space for personal health and relaxation. The pool, Jacuzzi, pool house, and covered lounge extend the living environment outdoors.

At the same time, private and flexible spaces provide opportunities for retreat, work, guests, and changing household needs.

The home’s furnishings help visitors experience the scale and possibilities of the completed residence, allowing each major space to be understood as part of a cohesive lifestyle.

For buyers exploring Potomac luxury real estate, the property demonstrates how thoughtful custom-home planning can bring together sophisticated architecture and practical flexibility.

It is a new construction luxury home in Potomac designed not simply around how a home looks, but around how its spaces connect and function.

Explore GSS Builders

10809 South Glen Road represents the kind of project that defines our approach to custom residential construction: distinctive architecture, carefully considered materials, expansive entertaining spaces, and amenities designed around the homeowner.

If you are exploring other examples of our work, you can view more GSS Builders custom home projects.

For a closer look at the architecture and completed spaces at South Glen Road, explore the complete 10809 South Glen Road project gallery.

And if you already own property in Potomac or elsewhere in Northern Virginia and are considering a new residence, learn about building a custom home on your own lot.

Home Highlights

Newly built modern luxury estate by GSS Builders
Approximately 1.45-acre Potomac setting
Seven bedrooms and 10 full and 3 half bathrooms
Soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows
Wide-plank white oak flooring
Gourmet chef’s kitchen with separate catering kitchen
Walk-out lower level with lounge, wet bar, wine wall, and au pair suite
Wellness retreat with personal gym, steam shower, and sauna
Saltwater swimming pool, Jacuzzi, pool house, and covered indoor-outdoor lounge
Book-matched, backlit porcelain or stone accent walls and floor-to-ceiling fireplace surround

Begin Your Custom Home Journey

A custom home should reflect more than a preferred architectural style. It should reflect the way you want to live.

At 10809 South Glen Road, our team created a residence where modern architecture, natural light, entertaining, wellness, privacy, and indoor-outdoor living come together across approximately 1.45 acres in Potomac.

If you are considering a custom estate home Maryland project of your own, we invite you to explore our completed work and begin a conversation about what is possible on your property.

Discover the GSS Builders difference and start planning your next custom residence.

Project Spotlight

1451 Cola Dr: A Distinctive New Luxury Home in McLean, VA

By Admin,August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

A remarkable new residence has been completed in Potomac Hills McLean.

Located at 1451 Cola Dr, McLean, VA 22101, this custom-built home by GSS Builders offers approximately 8,083 square feet of finished living space across three levels, with six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths. Priced at $3,499,999, the residence combines contemporary architectural details, premium finishes, and carefully planned spaces for everyday living and entertaining.

The home sits on a 0.29-acre lot with Trees/Woods views and includes a fully finished walkout lower level, attached two-car garage, balcony, porch(es), and screened exterior spaces.

For buyers exploring McLean VA luxury real estate, 1451 Cola Dr presents an opportunity to purchase completed new construction in one of Northern Virginia’s most established luxury markets.

The Main Level: A Statement in Design and Function

The main level establishes the home’s design language immediately, beginning with a chef’s kitchen centered around an oversized porcelain island.

Sleek Italian cabinetry provides the foundation, complemented by premium Thermador appliances, including a 48-inch panel-ready refrigerator and 48-inch cooktop. The result is a kitchen that combines high-end materials with the scale and functionality expected in a custom-built residence.

Behind the main kitchen is a fully equipped spice kitchen with Bosch appliances, accompanied by a butler’s pantry. A breakfast nook provides a dedicated casual dining area, while a powder room serves the main living spaces.

The main level also includes a mudroom and a dedicated pet-washing station, adding practical features to the home’s polished design.

A private en-suite guest bedroom completes the bedroom accommodation on this floor, providing a full bedroom and bathroom suite separate from the upper-level bedrooms.

Then comes one of the home’s most distinctive architectural details: a floating metal staircase with glass railings. Its sculptural design creates a dramatic vertical centerpiece connecting the home’s three levels.

This is where the home’s approach to luxury becomes especially apparent. Luxury isn’t just what you see. The Italian cabinetry, porcelain island, and floating staircase provide the visible design impact, while features such as the separate spice kitchen, butler’s pantry, mudroom, pet-washing station, and EV charging hookup reflect the practical decisions built into the home.

The attached two-car garage is front-entry and includes an EV charging hookup.

For additional examples of GSS Builders’ residential work, explore the GSS Builders portfolio of custom homes.

The Primary Suite: A Private Retreat

The primary suite brings together several of the home’s most refined features.

The bedroom includes a fireplace, creating a natural focal point within the space. A private balcony extends the suite outdoors and takes advantage of the home’s Trees/Woods views. The balcony features a pedestal-paver system, adding a distinctive construction detail to the outdoor space.

Storage is addressed with dual walk-in closets, while the primary bathroom continues the home’s emphasis on premium materials.

The spa-inspired bathroom features a soaking tub and bespoke Italian vanities, creating a polished private bathroom suite consistent with the home’s broader design aesthetic.

The primary suite also includes a wine bar, adding another distinctive amenity to this private level of the home.

The Upper Level: Four Private Bedroom Suites and a Family Loft

The upper level provides additional space for family and guests, with four bedrooms total, including the primary suite and three additional en-suite bedrooms.

A spacious family loft creates a flexible shared area on the upper floor, while an oversized laundry room adds dedicated utility space.

The three secondary en-suite bedrooms each benefit from private bathrooms, with secondary baths appointed with Italian-made integrated sinks and Kohler plumbing fixtures.

These details continue the material consistency found throughout the residence, extending premium finishes beyond the principal entertaining and primary suite spaces.

The home’s six-bedroom configuration is distributed across the three levels, with one bedroom on the main level, four bedrooms on the upper level, and one bedroom on the lower level.

The Lower Level: Recreation, Fitness, and Spa Amenities

The fully finished walkout lower level expands the home’s living and entertaining possibilities with a collection of dedicated recreation and wellness spaces.

A spacious recreation room features its own fireplace, creating a substantial gathering area on the lower floor.

The adjoining designer wet bar is finished with Calacatta quartz countertops, adding a sophisticated material statement to the entertainment area.

The lower level also features a glass-enclosed fitness room, providing a dedicated space for exercise within the home.

Beyond the fitness area is the residence’s indoor Zen spa, which includes a dry sauna and steam shower. Together, these spaces create a dedicated wellness component within the home’s fully finished lower level.

The lower level also includes the home’s sixth bedroom and an additional half bath, providing flexibility for guests or other household needs.

Throughout the residence, there are three fireplaces, while heating is provided by forced air using natural gas. The home also features central air conditioning and natural-gas hot water.

A Completed Custom Home in Potomac Hills

From its Italian cabinetry and Thermador kitchen to its floating metal staircase, primary-suite wine bar, en-suite bedrooms, Calacatta quartz wet bar, fitness room, and indoor spa, 1451 Cola Dr brings a broad range of premium features together under one roof.

The home combines approximately 8,083 square feet of finished space, six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, three levels, and a fully finished walkout lower level on a 0.29-acre lot.

Its construction details include solid hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, an architectural shingle roof, and a two-car attached garage.

For buyers seeking a luxury new construction home in McLean VA, this completed GSS Builders residence offers the opportunity to experience the finishes and architectural details in person rather than waiting for construction to be completed.

Schedule a Private Tour

1451 Cola Dr is completed new construction and move-in ready.

The best way to appreciate the residence is to experience the spaces firsthand—from the oversized kitchen island and floating staircase to the primary suite, four additional upper-level bedroom suites, finished walkout lower level, fitness room, and Zen spa.

Contact GSS Builders to schedule a private tour of this $3,499,999 McLean residence.

For buyers who already own property and are considering creating a new custom residence of their own, GSS Builders also offers custom home building on your own lot in Northern Virginia.

And for landowners in McLean and surrounding Northern Virginia communities who may be considering selling instead of building, GSS Builders also provides information about selling land to GSS Builders.

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