**Well loved and cared for by the same family for over 60 years, this solid brick and stone cottage awaits the next fortunate owner.**Whether you choose the grand-millennial style of the current home or today's latest look, your imagination and personal touches will make it your own.**Enter through a sun room with windows on three sides to the large living and dining room.**A stone, wood burning fireplace anchors the room and is highlighted by large windows with garden views. The dining room is tucked beneath a picture window framing a thriving fig tree.**Many meals for gatherings of family and friends have been created in the kitchen, which features warm wood cabinets, retro countertops and flooring. A table for two is perfect for breakfast or chatting with the sociable cook, and a door opens to the side yard for grilling and casual dining.**Three bedrooms have good closet space, desirable cross ventilation, and something pretty to see from each window**A linen closet is located in the bathroom and additional storage is in the vanity.**The laundry and utility room and a large walk in closet complete the main level**A big attic provides good interior storage, and the spacious shed offers space for bikes, gardening, and sports equipment.**The large level lot is a delight with mature trees shrubs, and well tended beds of perennials.**The home is blocks to the Chinquapin Rec Center, Fairlington Shopping Center with neighborhood shops, services, and restaurants -- from the venerable Ramparts to the soon-to-open St. Elmo's Coffee pub.** Easy access to Bradlee Shopping Center with Safeway, Fresh Market, and a host of stores, restaurants, Post Office, and Alexandria Bakery.** A home filled with sunshine, character, and grace in an enviable location.**