OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED.  CONTRACT RATIFIED 2/22/24  Welcome home to South Run Forest where pride of ownership can be seen throughout this highly sought -after community.  Updated and well maintained, the center-hall colonial offers over 3000 square feet of upbeat, sun-filled living areas and is attractively tucked away on a 1/3+ acre lot surrounded by nature and backing to a relaxing vista featuring mature trees, a multitude of birds, and ample space for relaxing with family and friends.  The pathway to the double front door features attractive, year-round landscaping leading you into the home's welcoming 2 story foyer with its dramatic curved staircase, living room and office, plus access through attractive double-glass doors, half bath, and hallway to the kitchen. The main level boasts the spacious living room opening to the formal dining room with crown molding, chair rail and bay window viewing the rear yard.  Complementing all this is the expansive chef's kitchen - the HEART of this home - offering abundant cabinet and granite counter space, generous cook-top island, breakfast nook overlooking the rear yard, spacious eat-in area, and welcoming passage into the two-story family room.  Family and friends will gravitate to the ambiance of this dramatic area complete with gas/wood-burning fireplace, abundant windows (the fireplace is nestled between two atrium windows) and doorway to the huge deck with built-in benchesk looking out to a backdrop of mature trees and tranquility. A  welcome haven from life's everyday demands.   Upstairs kick your shoes off in your primary bedroom with its windowed walk-in closet, abundant window and wall space, and access to the sitting room.  Take a long soak in the spa-like ensuite bath featuring double sinks, dramatic windows, separate shower & ample counters and cabinetry.  Two additional bedrooms share a 2nd bath, excellent closet space and more sun-filled windows.  The sitting room with closet needs little modification to transform into the 4th bedroom.  Wander down the hallway for your bonus - the lavish loft complemented with 2 dormer window nooks, generous living area offers a 2nd family room/office, guest room, or whatever you would like to create in the generous, upbeat space.   Enjoy the dramatic view of the family room and skylights.   This expansive, bright living area offers a variety of identities for you to enjoy.

Opportunity awaits in the 1006 square foot lower level with its level, walk-out to the rear yard, step-down area , roughed-in plumbing, windows and a myriad of possibilities awaiting your creative hand.

South Run Forest is in the desirable Sangster Elementary/Lake Braddock school tier (best to verify schools independently) and is convenient to multiple grocery stores, coffee shops, Lake Mercer and golf course, Lorton Workhouse Art Centre, historic towns of Occoquann and Clifton, South Run Park and Rec Center with many memberships or drop in options with an indoor pool, gym, tennis and racquetball courts, playgrounds, walking trails to Burke Lake Park and golf course, dog park, indoor soccer, party space and separate zipline course.  7816 Valleyfield Drive's outstanding location is a commuter's dream- accessible to Farifax County Pkwy, Springfield Metro, Franconia Metro, multiple commuter lots with Express bus stops, Ft. Belvoir, Pentagon, Crystal City and airports.  Also .proximate to multiple dining and retail options and easy commutes to NGA, DC, Springfield and Fair Oaks malls . . . or work from home and enjoy your sanctuary of your home.  Wait, there's more.  The icing on thie cake is nearby Bistro L'Hermitage, a culinary treasure you will want to visit again and again.