Welcome to your private retreat in highly sought-after Arlington Forest, where timeless charm meets modern comfort. This classic two-level brick home, lovingly maintained by long-term owners, offers 3 main level bedrooms and 3 full baths. Tucked away on a cul-de-sac, this house is made for entertaining with an open dining/living room layout that walks out to a spacious deck, with plenty of room for dining, grilling and enjoying unobstructed views of the private yard and gorgeous parkland! Fresh paint from top to bottom enhances the gleaming interior with thoughtful updates throughout, including professionally restored wood floors on the main level for lasting shine and durability, brand new quartz kitchen countertops, GE gas range & dishwasher, main level bathroom fixtures and window shutters. The lower level extends the living space with a generous recreation room with updated LVP flooring, full bath, a bonus office or workout room and utility room with washer and dryer, while ample attic storage keeps everything neatly tucked away. Nature lovers have easy walking and cycling access to Lubber Run Park & Amphitheater, Edison Park, Long Branch Nature Center, Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington Forest Park, Bluemont Park. Swimmers and tennis players are walking distance to Arlington Forest Club. This home is 1.2 miles to Ballston and 1.6 miles to Virginia Square – GMU Metro Stations and nearby major roadways – Route 50 & Interstate 66 making this home the perfect balance of suburban serenity and urban connectivity with effortless commutes to Washington, D.C., the Pentagon, and National Airport.