Have you found yourself dreaming of a nice private retreat where you can just sit and observe nature and soak up the sun's rays? If so, welcome home! This sun-filled, beautifully updated home, comes with an inviting SW-facing balcony where the beauty of Mother Nature is on full display. The home's large windows all face the SW providing a view of the changing seasons, as colorful as a painter's palette. Upgrades are numerous! The hardwood flooring provides the foundation for a home which oozes subtle character and sophistication. Entertain with ease in the over-sized Living Room. The chair rail enhanced Dining Room can seat a cozy six or a carefree four. Don't like to cook? This efficient and streamlined Kitchen is gorgeous and will inspire you to spend time perfecting your culinary skills! The Stainless appliances, upgraded cabinets, and beautiful backsplash, are enhanced by the lovely Quartz countertops. There is a custom spice cabinet and the Pantry has four pull-out drawers. The Laundry Nook was reconfigured to accommodate the over-sized W/D. Down the Hall two Bedrooms and Baths await. The Primary Bedroom easily accommodates a King-size bed and a sitting area, and the the Walk-in-Closet is every "clothes horse's" dream! A beautifully remodeled Ensuite Bath features floor-to-ceiling tile, comfort height vanity and porcelain tile flooring. The 2nd Bedroom is spacious and has a nice big window and closet. The 2nd Bath was also remodeled and features a shower, comfort-height vanity and all new accessories. The quality of the home is on full display as reflected by the selections chosen with love for a home intended to be "a home for the ages." Now the opportunity to enjoy this lovely home can be yours! Included in the price is Garage Parking Space East B-55 + one parking permit for an unreserved space in the front parking lot. The free-standing entertainment unit in the LR also conveys. Note that the condo fee includes use of all amenities (fitness room, pools, tennis, tot lot and more!) as well as basic cable and all utilities EXCEPT an electric plug-in bill which is about $50 per month. This location in thriving West End Alexandria is inside the Beltway, is minutes from the Coming Soon INOVA Hospital complex, just off I-395, and just over a mile from the Van Dorn Metro. Owner may need a short rent-back. Listing Agent will coordinate with owner to accommodate viewing requests but needs 2-hour minimum notice. Viewing hours 10am - 7pm.