McLean VA: What $5.5M Buys | Custom Home Tour (2026)

What does $5.5 million get you in McLean, Virginia in 2026? Take a full walkthrough tour of 1917 Kenbar Court: 8 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 2 half baths, over 10,000 square feet, and a layout that was clearly designed with real families in mind. Personally invited by the owner of McLean Custom Builder to tour this listing. I'm Casi Carey with The Carey Collective, brokered by Property Collective. This is the walkthrough I give my clients relocating to Northern Virginia from out of state and overseas. If you're relocating to McLean, Vienna, or considering a custom build in the $4M-$6M range, McLean Custom Builder is a builder to know. In this tour: The transitional exterior: farmhouse elements with custom stone (not the modern homes that don't work for families) Brand new driveway and three-car garage Grand entrance with wraparound staircase and huge windows Formal living and formal dining spaces with incredible natural light Middle-tone hardwood floors (transitional, timeless) Built-in custom shelving throughout dining and kitchen The chef's kitchen: pot filler, 6-range gas cooking, panel-covered appliances The pass-through hosting window (my favorite detail) Main level bedroom with ensuite (multi-generational or playroom ready) Butler's pantry with second fridge, sink, and dishwasher for prep Featured fireplace living room open to kitchen The transitional layout: open where it matters, separated where it needs to be Main level office with double-window natural light and privacy Powder bath and coat closet placement done right Wraparound staircase (gold subtle rail, not modern floating) Primary suite with fireplace, private balcony, dream closet with island and jewelry space Primary bath with soaking tub, herringbone shower, custom tile details Two washer and dryers (essential for a family this size) Four secondary bedrooms, all with ensuite baths and walk-in closets Walkout basement with second entrance for kids Second powder bath and dual coat closets in the basement entry Basement flex space with three additional bedrooms Multi-generational and au pair setup potential throughout If you're relocating to Northern Virginia and want a real estate advisor doing this level of detailed walkthrough on every property, this is the standard. 📩 casi@thecareycollective.com 📲 513-284-5396 🌐 thecareycollective.com 📷 IG: @casicarey + @thecareycollectiverealtors Property Details: Address: 1917 Kenbar Court, McLean, Virginia Builder: McLean Custom Builder Beds: 8 Baths: 8 full + 2 half Square Footage: 10,000+ Garage: 3-car Chapters: 00:00 What $5.5 Million Gets You in McLean, Virginia 00:20 Meet McLean Custom Builder and Why This Tour Is Special 00:45 Exterior: Farmhouse Meets Custom Stone 01:20 Grand Entrance and Wraparound Staircase 01:50 Formal Living and Formal Dining 02:30 The Transitional Hardwood and Timeless Style 03:00 Custom Shelving and the Butler's Prep Kitchen 03:45 The Wall of Glass and Backyard Views 04:20 Main Level Bedroom (Multi-Generational Ready) 05:00 The Pass-Through Hosting Window 05:35 The Kitchen: Pot Filler, 6-Range, Panel Appliances 06:15 Open-Concept Living Room With Featured Fireplace 06:50 Why the Transitional Layout Beats 2020-2024 Open Concepts 07:20 Powder Bath, Coat Closet, and Main Level Office 08:00 Heading Upstairs: The Wraparound Detail 08:30 Secondary Bedroom One With Ensuite 09:00 Secondary Bedroom Two With Blue Tile Detail 09:30 The Primary Suite Entrance and Balcony 10:15 The Dream Closet With Island and Jewelry Space 11:00 The Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Herringbone Shower 11:45 The Laundry Room Layout (Two Washer/Dryers!) 12:15 Secondary Bedrooms Three and Four 13:00 Basement Entrance and Kids' Mudroom 13:45 Basement Living Space 14:15 Basement Bedrooms and Multi-Generational Setup 15:00 Final Thoughts: Why This Layout Actually Works for Families 15:45 How to Tour This Home in Person If you're relocating to Northern Virginia, subscribe for more What $X Million Gets You in McLean, Virginia tours across every price point. #McLeanVirginia #McLeanCustomBuilder #LuxuryHomeTour #NorthernVirginiaRealEstate