Mature trees, ornamental shrubs, and lush landscaping create a serene park-like setting on a .55-acre lot. This truly unique residence showcases quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design and energy-efficient features amid peaceful outdoor living. A welcoming foyer with ceramic tile flooring and a Shoji screen coat closet introduces the home's distinctive custom features. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout much of the main living areas, while large custom double-pane windows introduce abundant natural light. The spacious country kitchen features a large center island with a TV nook and seating for up to ten people Enjoy granite countertops, a tile backsplash, an under-mount sink, stainless steel appliances, custom full-height maple cabinetry, ceramic tile flooring, a ceiling fan, and expansive windows showcasing nature. The adjoining living and dining rooms are enhanced with crown molding and new Andersen sliding doors that open to the stone patio, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The inviting family room features a remarkable Tulikivi soapstone fireplace installed in 2014. With approximately 87% efficiency, this premium fireplace stores heat within the soapstone and continues to radiate warmth for days while remaining safe to the touch, providing comfort and peace of mind. The finished game room is ideal for entertaining. A convenient full bath makes this level suitable for guests or extended living. The lower level features a spacious recreation room with durable tile flooring, a large storage room, and a separate walk-in storage closet complete with built-in cabinetry, providing exceptional flexibility for hobbies, exercise, or additional living space. Outdoor living is equally impressive with walkout access to the stone patio enclosed with an aluminum fence, perfect for pets or a secure children's play area. The mature landscaping creates a private retreat, while the sunny side plot provides charming gardening space. The oversized attached two-car garage features a new garage door opener, an attached storage room/workshop with extensive built-in shelving, and walkout access to the stone patio. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite provides a private retreat complete with an adjoining sitting room/lounge space for unwinding. Three additional bedrooms share a hall BA. This home has been thoughtfully updated for energy-efficient, year-round comfort, including a high-efficiency variable-speed oil furnace with a steam humidifier, a Trane XL20i heat pump installed in 2012, a light-duty commercial-grade water heater installed in 2024, new custom double-pane energy-efficient windows, new Andersen sliding doors, and the highly efficient Tulikivi soapstone fireplace. Additional improvements include a roof replaced in 2012 and a LeafFilter® gutter protection system installed in 2020, providing long-term value and low-maintenance living. Easy commute to Fort Belvoir and the Pentagon. Located in the sought after Lake Braddock school pyramid, conveniently between two popular shopping centers, You will love it here!