Home should feel like home. A place that should give you a sense of relief as you walk in the door and allow you to breathe after a busy day. 78 Cardinal Forest Drive bridges the gap between tranquil retreat and convenient location. This modern, light filled home sits on an expansive lot loving cared for and updated throughout. The location is perfect for commuters. Everything you need is minutes away: minutes to I-95, a short commute to Quantico, a two minute drive to shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, the gym, and all the entertainment Downtown Fredericksburg has to offer just across the bridge. The property has been meticulously maintained and leaves nothing for the new owner to do but turn the key and move in. From the formal entry, with cathedral ceilings and curved grand stairway, you see a formal dining and sitting room to your left and a large bonus room perfect for a home office or extra entertaining space to your right. The eat-in kitchen has room for a kitchen table making it perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests. The kitchen combines with the family room living space creating an open, contemporary feel. The fireplace keeps the openness of the family room feeling homey even with high ceilings throughout the main level. The modern kitchen, with stainless steel appliances and upgraded granite counters, is centrally located and allows the cook in your home to create while still being part of the conversation, with plenty of storage and room for stool seating. The bedrooms are spacious and well placed to give those staying in the master privacy. The master has plenty of closet space and easily fits a king bed. The master bath has both a standing glass shower and separate vanities for easy organization. The basement, with full bath, an extra bedroom, and kitchenette, creates the perfect place for guests to stay and provides plenty of extra room for storage. The covered rear porch is screened and beautifully finished with a wood slatted ceiling, fan, and recessed lighting.

Every room in this home is large and inviting. Curl up by the fire in your open family room. Read a book in the shade of your covered rear porch. Enjoy a few moments of quiet in your luxury master bath. Come relax into your new home.