Classic center hall colonial in premier Manors at Mount Vernon! Open foyer welcomes family & guests to spacious rooms w/hardwood floors, gorgeous crown molding & chair rail. Center hall leads to family room w/soaring ceiling  accented w/Palladian windows, skylights & remote start, gas FP w/beautiful mantle. The expansive deck can be seen & accessed through french doors.  To the right is the living room, warmly lit by floor-ceiling windows & to the left, the elegant formal dining room. Convenient butlers pantry leads to recently updated kitchen, offering custom Brookhaven cabinetry w/abundant storage, roll out shelves, self closing drawers, hidden trash/recycle bin, granite counter-tops, large center island and state of the art appliances; Stainless refrigerator, wall oven, microwave, Jenn-air cook top, super quiet Bosch dishwasher, huge pantry,  under cabinet lighting, & oh, so useful, appliance garage!  A joyful cooking & gathering spot for the entire family! Laundry room is handy as is the main level powder room & the handsome study with an entire wall of custom, built-in bookcases & storage cabinets provides ample space for a quiet work environment.  The extra wide staircase leads up to overhead walkway & four spacious bedrooms.  The Master bedroom provides a quiet retreat from the bustle of family life, it boasts a fabulous walk-in closet and the ensuite bath features double sink vanity, jetted soaking tub, & glass enclosed walk-in shower.  The guest bedroom has its own full bath and could be a perfect au pair suite. The two remaining bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bathroom w/two sinks & private space w/tub & commode. The expansive multi-level deck is ideal for entertaining & there are  flagstone patios to the rear.  Extensive landscaping surrounds the home & automatic sprinkler system makes irrigation a breeze.  A two car garage & large shed provide added storage.  In addition the full unfinished basement has rough-in for bath, French doors to patio, & unlimited potential for expansion or use as a home business! Recent upgrades include new upper level carpets, heat pump, HVAC, water heater and skylights.  This lovely home is just minutes to GW Parkway, popular Fort Hunt Park, Mount Vernon Estate & Trails & the Potomac River w/easy access to Ft. Belvoir, 495, DC,  National Harbor/MGM, Pentagon & new Amazon HQ in Crystal City.  Excellent Fairfax County schools & outstanding Stratford Landing Elem nearby.  This home is truly a gem!