Four bedroom, three bath brick split level minimizes stair climbing. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Fabulous eat-in kitchen was renovated about 10 years ago. Primary bedroom suite has dressing area and walk-in closet. Downstairs guest bedroom & full bath provides visitor privacy and kitchen access without having to cross paths with hosts. You can socialize together and be apart courteously. Spacious family room includes impressive woodwork around the gas fireplace. Unfinished basement is ideal for storage and/or workshop. Unexpected conveniences, such as a laundry chute from the primary bedroom, hidden ironing board and clothes hanging rod near washer/dryer. Two-car attached garage, just off the foyer, has additional storage cabinets. A major backyard renovation was done in 2009: Pool slate deck, stone retaining wall. raised deck replacement, electric pool cover and fencing. The pool is designed to be used extensively: includes heater to expand swimming season and comfort. Automatic pool vacuum. Poolside cable TV connection. Automatic cover < 1 minute to open. Wooded lot behind the house provides a rural setting: Habitat for birds, deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and occasional foxes and possums. Lovely trees and shrubs, mostly self-sustaining. Greenery provides real privacy for swimming pool throughout spring, summer, and early fall. Great for outdoor entertaining and parties. See extensive project list for the entire home, inside and out, in the documents section. Marlboro Estates is a terrific neighborhood comprised of about 60 homes with a friendly , informal association of residents with contact lists, group e-mail, and such. Street parties are arranged to celebrate many occasions, to which you can participate or no. You can find and depend on neighbors to house-watch when away, and plenty of responsible young folks to pet, babysit, etc. It's a truly wonderful location inside the beltway on a cul-de-sac with little traffic, low speed, and safe street for children. It is walkable to Fort Ward Park without crossing a road, with a small historic museum, playground, picnic areas, and activities. Near Bradlee Shopping Center, Alexandria High School, and hospital medical facilities. Commute to and from work 10-15 minutes each way. Same for outings to Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums. A super convenient "headquarters" for DC area sightseeing outings by out-of-town visitors. Backyard gate less than 100 yards from WMATA and DASH bus stops: WMATA to Pentagon Metro; DASH to Alexandria Community College and Potomac Yard shops and Metro. *** Bonus *** for tax planning, the seller may be willing to hold the entire first mortgage on the house at a competitive interest rate - talk about a win-win opportunity! Check in with the listing agent for details. **Click on the camera to view the interactive floor plans and photos. Closed 5/15/24 - Sold "off-market" and added to Bright after closing. Contract date was 3/23/24