Stately elegance on the outside, contemporary open plan inside. Premium lot fronting the beautifully landscaped common area of the historic Village of Idlewild. Take a stroll along the softly lighted sidewalk to the many parks and walking paths throughout this amenity-filled neighborhood ** The concrete front porch has a classic design with columns and a parapet to keep your guests dry on a rainy day ** The foyer opens to the living room with hardwood floors and recessed lighting ** Hardwood flooring continues in the formal dining room with on-trend lighting and a beautiful view ** The foyer also has recessed lighting and holds a pretty powder room and a coat closet ** The kitchen is enormous with recessed lighting, freshly-grouted ceramic tile floors, stainless steel appliances including brand-new refrigerator, built-in microwave, and dishwasher ** Granite countertops, breakfast bar with seating for 4+, built-in desk, and beautiful cabinetry including glass-fronts and lots of pantry storage ** Premium wall oven and a gas cooktop ** The family room has hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, and recessed lighting, and opens to the large breakfast area. ** The french door to the back patio is coated for privacy and has a transom window for plenty of light ** Upstairs, luxury primary suite with ceiling fan, two closets including a large walk-in, and en-suite bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, double vanities, and ceramic tile flooring ** The upper level holds three additional bedrooms ( one with a custom-paneled wall), a large laundry room, and the second full bath with a tub-shower, double vanities, and linen closet ** Downstairs, a spacious rec room, 5th bedroom (NTC), and the 3rd full bathroom with ceramic tile flooring, walk-in shower, and large linen closet ** Not to be missed, there is a huge unfinished room to meet any storage challenge! ** Outside, fully-fenced back yard with classic black powder-coated aluminum fencing, stamped concrete patio, plus plenty of room for a playset, extra seating, maybe a vegetable or flower garden in this bright, sunny space! ** The detached two-car garage has a newer insulated door and overhead door opener, and the built-in shelving will convey ** The garage service door opens into a gated area as well, you can safely let the dogs out! ** Access from the alley is via a charming gate ** There is on-street parking in the back and large visitor parking lots just 3 houses down in both directions ** Utterly charming home close to the pool, clubhouse, splashpad and playgrounds (one of them directly across the alley!) in the Village of Idlewild, developed on the site of the historic Idlewild mansion, built by William Yates Downman in 1859. The neighborhood retains hundreds of wooded acres including serene walking trails, right in the City of Fredericksburg! A stone's throw to the brand new Walker-Grant Middle School, convenient to downtown Fredericksburg for shopping, dining, history, and the Fredericksburg Amtrak/VRE station; commute easily, or see the world! A very special offering