PRICE REDUCED! Privacy-Seekers Must See! Serene park-like setting on a gently sloping .55-acre lot. This contemporary split level showcases custom, quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design and energy-efficient 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 built-in 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. A dramatic sunken family room features a remarkable TULIKIVI soapstone fireplace installed in 2014. << With approximately 87% efficiency, this premium brand 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.>> Removable SHOJI-STYLE SCREENS add an oriental flair. The finished game room with built-in bar 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. Provides exceptional flexibility for hobbies, exercise, or additional living space. Mature trees, ornamental shrubs, and flowers create a private retreat, while the sunny side garden is brimming with summer veggies. The oversized attached two-car garage features a new garage door opener, an attached storage room/workshop with extensive built-in shelving, and direct access out back to the stone patio. Upstairs, the IMMENSE PRIMARY SUITE includes an adjoining sitting room/lounge space for unwinding. Three additional bedrooms share a hall BA. 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. ROOF REPLACED in 2012 and a LeafFilter® gGutter Protection System installed in 2020, providing long-term value and low-maintenance living. Easy commute to Fort Belvoir and the Pentagon. Located in SOUGHT AFTER LAKE BRADDOCK school pyramid, conveniently between two popular shopping centers, You will love it here!