Masterfully restored/redesigned 4-bedroom 2-bath mid-century colonial with direct-entry carport. 1,776 finished square feet.

Street level: open-plan with media lounge & home office. New kitchen with restaurant-style open shelving, commercial prep island, dual pantries, induction range. Bedrooms one and two face sunrise, allow morning light; bedroom three (primary one), has afternoon sun to sunset, features doorway into colorful hall bath. Light-filled, elegant dining room overlooks large shaded yard with magnolia, redbud, rhododendron, azaleas and dogwood, abuts nature preserve and parkland.

Garden level: brick-walled fireplace room has complete snack kitchen, adjoins luxurious solarium living room with patio- and outdoor-access. Bedroom four, (primary two), features spacious, private flex area, with late afternoon sun, for dressing and space to work, exercise, retreat. Outdoors-inspired en suite! Convenient laundry, roomy basement and seasonal clothing storage. Even a special cubby for your leisure gear!

Idyllic location (in miles to): market/services/dining: 1.5; Old Town waterfront: 5; downtown DC: 13; 495/95 beltway: 4.5; Metro station (Huntington): 7; bike paths and the Potomac River: less than two miles!

Two levels, each with full living arrangements. Uplifting and serene, family-friendly neighborhood. Should this comfortable, tranquil turnkey be first on your list of homes to consider?