This one of a kind 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath colonial delivers over 6,000 square feet of living space and is nestled on the largest and truly the best lot in the neighborhood! Impeccably maintained by the original owners, the beauty of this meticulously cared for home begins outside with a stately brick façade with a covered entrance, 2-car garage, expert landscaping, and a spacious composite deck overlooking the lush backyard and Old Town panorama. Inside, an open floor plan, hardwood floors, high ceilings, decorative columns and custom moldings, soft neutral paint, and an abundance of windows are just a few features that make this home memorable. ****** As you enter, you’re welcomed by an elegant two-story foyer with warm hardwood floors, striking dual chandeliers, and a grand dual staircase leading to the upper level. To the right, the formal living room features floor to ceiling windows, warm neutral paint, and crisp custom crown molding. The adjoining dining room offers plenty of space for all occasions and is accented by a box window, chair rail, and a tired candelabra chandelier adding refined style. The gourmet kitchen is sure to please with gleaming granite countertops, an abundance of custom 42” maple cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances including a Bosch dishwasher. A large center island with bar seating opens to the breakfast room that is ideal for daily dining or step out to the deck that overlooks the yard, perched on top of a hill – the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise with breathtaking views of Alexandria. Back inside, the dramatic two story sunroom beckons with a cozy gas fireplace and a wall of stacked windows including three cathedral windows providing amazing panoramic views! A large study that makes a great home office, a powder room and a laundry/mudroom complement the main level. ****** Ascend the dual staircase to the upper level landing that overlooks the foyer and sunroom below. The primary suite with windows on three sides is its own private retreat, boasting plush new carpet, a sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and a luxurious bath with separate his-and-her comfort-height vanities, a water closet, sumptuous soaking tub, and glass enclosed shower. Down the hall, a sunny junior suite enjoys a private bath, and two bright and cheerful bedrooms share a well-appointed Jack and Jill bath with a dual sink vanity. The landing and three bedrooms feature plush new carpeting and fresh neutral paint. ****** The fully finished walkout lower level has plenty of space for a multitude of activities with an expansive recreation room with space for both a pool table and ping pong table and that overlooks a versatile bonus room that makes a great office or workout room. A spacious fifth bedroom, with a window to the yard, an additional full bathroom, and a very large storage room rounds out the lower level. The home also features surround sound throughout completing the comfort and luxury of is wonderful home. The location is unbeatable, a half mile from I-495, close to two metro stations, and a mile to Old Town!