This beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bath cape cod is situated on a quiet dead end street in the amazing Clarendon/Lyon Park location of Arlington and has been updated while still maintaining its original charm. A tailored brick exterior with charming full front porch, vibrant landscaping, patio, fenced backyard, hardwood flooring, 2 fireplaces, a remodeled kitchen and updated baths are just some of the features that make this home so special. Well maintained with updates including a new hot water heater, new gas line (Washington Gas), new water line (Arlington County) to the house, basement waterproofing and more, combined with a soft neutral color palette make it move-in, renovate, expand, or build ready! ****** An open foyer welcomes you home and invites you into the living room featuring warm parquet hardwood floors, windows on two walls, and a cozy brick wood burning fireplace. An arched doorway leads into the dining room with space for both formal and casual occasions and is accented by a chic pendant chandelier adding refined style. In the renovated kitchen, extensive upgraded maple cabinetry serves as the backdrop for striking countertops, designer tile backsplash, and quality appliances including a gas range, built-in microwave, and French door refrigerator with bottom freezer and ice/water dispenser. A sunroom that expands the full length of the home can be tailored to meet the demands of your lifestyle, while a laundry area with built-in cabinets and front loading machines adds convenience. Here, a glass paned door opens to the backyard with a slate paver patio, planting beds, and privacy fencing—perfect for outdoor entertaining family and friends. Back inside, a bright and cheerful bedroom and an updated full bath compliment the main level. ****** Upstairs you’ll find 3 light filled bedrooms—each with warm hardwood floors, 2 with dormer ceilings, walk-in closets, and lots of storage space, sharing access to the well-appointed hall bath with a large vanity and glass enclosed shower with spa toned tile. The expansive walk-up lower level with exterior access to both the front and rear, features a family room offering loads of space for games, media, or simple relaxation in front of a 2nd brick fireplace. A kitchenette, spacious 5th bedroom with French doors to the front yard, converted from a former garage, and an additional full bath makes an ideal in-law suite and completes the comfort and convenience of this wonderful home. ****** All of this in a peaceful residential setting that is conveniently located near some of Northern Virginia’s finest shopping, dining, and entertainment choices while many shops such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Pottery Barn are just blocks away. Commuters will appreciate the close proximity to I-66, I-395, Arlington Blvd, George Washington Pkwy, and the Metro! Outdoor enthusiasts will relish the many area parks including Theodore Roosevelt Island offering 91 acres of wooded nature preserve in the center of the historic Potomac River. If history, cultural, and nightlife pursuits are what you seek then all that and more is available just a short drive away in Washington DC. It’s the perfect home in a spectacular location!