5817 Dawes Avenue

Quality and Beauty! This well-built, all-brick home has great curb appeal Need a quick move in? This one is ready, move in immediately. The backyard with it's park-like setting speaks peace and privacy, while the home speaks room to grow. Wonderfully maintained, this home features 4 spacious bedrooms upstairs plus a versatile 5th bedroom/den, 2.5 bathrooms, and two fully finished levels designed for comfortable, flexible living. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors, large windows that fill the home with natural light, and an inviting, functional layout. The upper level includes a separate living room with wood burning fireplaceideal for gathering, relaxing, or playtimealongside a primary suite with en suite bath and dual closets. Three additional bedrooms and a second full bath complete this level. On the lower entry level, enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen with new quartz countertops, bright white cabinetry, and modern appliances. The eat-in kitchen flows into a separate dining room and recreation room featuring a second fireplace (uses gas). Walk out to a huge private deck thats perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful moments surrounded by nature. The lower level includes the flexible 5th bedroom or home office, guest suite, playroom, or gym. Other features include updated mechanical systems (electric box 2024), new carpet and flooring downstairs, New HVAC (2024) and many more updates. Outside you have an expansive fenced and terraced side yard, and an expanded driveway for additional cars. Enjoy direct access to scenic walking trails that connect to nearby parks and bike paths, with routes leading to Old Town Alexandria where foodies can enjoy fabulous dining on the waterfront or just enjoy the farmers market on King Street. Commuting is easy with I-395 just 1.5 miles away with quick access to key locations including Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, Fort Belvoir, and Tysons Corner and Washington, D.C. Fairfax County is known for their great Public School system, the home is also close to the Dowden Terrace Recreation Association, which offers its members pool access.