May 3rd Settlement or seller requires rent back. . Carpet just installed this week and in turnkey condition!! Facing east, this excellent 3-bedroom 2.5 bath brick townhome is bathed in sunlight. Located in a prime Old Town location 5 blocks from King St. and 4 blocks to the Potomac River, parks, bike paths, tennis courts, charming restaurants and stores, and Harris Teeter and Trader Joes are only several blocks away. Also, a few blocks away is the exciting Arts District with the new age live theater. As you enter this fine home, you will appreciate the high ceilings and desirable open floor plan. The main level has wood floors, an inviting gas fireplace with mantel and handsome woodwork featuring crown molding and built-ins. The well-equipped kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, granite counter tops, an island and a spacious pantry.... you'll love it! The coat closet and powder room complete this main level floor. Custom wood shutters frame every front window in this lovely home. The second floor is devoted to the primary suite. You seldom see a bright bedroom this large with crown molding, 2 BIG walk-in closets, and a spacious  sitting room area and a luxurious spa inspired en-suite bath offering double sinks and a huge shower large enough for two.  The very convenient laundry room is located on this level, just outside the primary suite. The third floor has two additional spacious bedrooms and a full bath. Both bedrooms boast dramatic vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, double door closets and under eaves areas ideal for additional storage. They are also perfect for working from home as they space is being used now. The HVAC system is 2 zone. The remote controlled, secure garage contains 2 designated parking spaces which are accessed on the entry level of this lovely TH. The storage room is located on the left as you walk into the garage from the townhouse.  The water heater and Miele washer and dryer are less than 2 years old. This location is perfect, being far enough away from the commercial area to avoid all the hustle and bustle, but close enough to have easy access to all the special amenities Old Town Alexandria has to offer.