The three magic words of real estate are location, location, location, and this magnificent brick beauty has it all! Just a short stroll to Metro, parks, trails, places of worship, shopping, a state-of the-art library, recreation center, botanical gardens, ice skating rink and restaurants! Truly a commuter's, entertainer's and gardener's delight; you simply cannot find a better home. Sligo Creek Park is literally at your doorstep, and leafy views of nature can be enjoyed while strolling through the majestic oaks on your morning or evening walk. You can hear the wood thrushes and the lovely sounds of nature. Teaming with amenities, this outstanding colonial boasts over 4,000 blissful sq. ft. of living space, and this forever-home is a perfect 10! In beautiful, move-in condition with delights and surprises to treat the most discerning buyer: 4/5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, gleaming new hardwood floors, new high-definition architectural roof, lots of new windows, freshly painted, updated HVAC systems and hot water heater, a main-floor home office, 9 foot plus ceilings, a banquet-size dining room adjoining a spacious living room, lots of closet and storage space, no HOA, plus so much more. The large property and flowing layout are ideal for large scale, indoor/outdoor entertaining, as well as roomy, comfortable everyday living. The large fenced-in rear yard is perfect for outdoor gatherings. From dining alfresco on the deck, you enter the dramatic main-level, two story family room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace with a Mount Vernon mantel. This vast room is open to the spacious, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen and breakfast room, featuring lots of richly-hued honey oak toned cabinets, tons of gleaming granite, vast food preparation areas, a coffee station, stainless steel appliances, pantry and breakfast bar. Working from home is a breeze in the whisper-quiet home office, just off the main two story entrance foyer. A convenient main-level laundry/mud room is located just off the garage entrance, for easy access and storage. A center-hall curved staircase leads to a spacious primary suite, with a large walk-in California closet with Elfa shelving throughout, a spa-like bath with a whirlpool tub, double vanity, separate shower and a private commode room. A second ensuite bedroom with a full bath on the opposite hall is adjacent to an overlook into the family room. Two additional bedrooms share the 3rd full upstairs bathroom with double vanity, which can be accessed from one of the bedrooms or the hallway. The lower level is superb and features an in-law/au pair suite with a private entrance, a 4th full bathroom, a 5th bedroom/multi-purpose room, kitchenette/wet bar, built-in's, a storage room, closets, and a vast area perfect for a media room, game room or just a play room for kids and adults! Don't miss this opportunity to own this majestic home in this wonderful neighborhood!