Welcome home to this beautiful brick-front split level in Cardinal Forest! You'll have plenty of room to grow in this 5 bedroom 3 bath home! Beautifully landscaped with foundational bushes and a spacious well-manicured front lawn. Walk up the steps to your covered front porch and stately French double doors, and enter into a light and bright open space layout featuring refinished hardwood floors flowing throughout the main level. Take in the stunning private view of the woods from the wall of bay windows! Entertain guests easily in the formal dining room that features a brand new chandelier, plus sliding glass doors leading to the huge deck - the perfect place for a summertime BBQ! Flow easily into the kitchen from the dining room through the open entryway. Plenty of cabinet space and gleaming granite countertops, including a breakfast bar! Your kitchen also features recessed lighting, tile backsplash, deep sink with detachable faucet, and all stainless steel appliances including a new range and microwave. Enjoy everyday meals in the neighboring breakfast nook. Relax in the main bedroom suite that features custom closets and an en-suite bathroom that features glass door shower with built in shelving. Two additional bedrooms complete the main level, plus a hall bath that features a tub/shower combo with subway tile, shelving, and rain shower head. The walk out lower level is perfect for additional living space or rec room and includes cozy gas fireplace set in a stunning stone accent wall with mantel! Pendant lighting illuminates the pool table that conveys! The remaining two bedrooms and hall bath are perfect for in-laws or guests. Laundry room with extra storage space and full size Whirlpool washer and dryer plus a rinse sink complete the level. Easily entertain on the back deck, or relax in the hot tub overlooking the woods. Park easily in the connected 2 car garage and on your long paved driveway. Recent updates include roof ('18), windows ('18), and gutter guards the high points of the roof ('18), all three bathrooms and gas fireplace. Cardinal Forest offers 2 Pools (Private). Carrleigh Parkway Park provides access to Accotink Lake Park (493 acres!) offering miles of walking & biking trails. Easily access Springfield/Franconia Metro, Express Metro Bus Service to Pentagon & DC, VRE, 495, 395 and Fairfax County Parkway. Lots of Shopping and Restaurants Nearby. Close to Springfield Town Center, Kingstowne Towne Center and Fort Belvoir. You do not want to miss this one!