8461 Rushing Creek Court

Welcome to this beautifully updated and refreshed home tucked away on a private cul-de-sac/pipestem in the most desirable part of Newington Forest, surrounded by protected parkland. A charming and expansive front porch with ceiling fans warmly welcomes you and sets the tone for the inviting spaces inside. The main level features gleaming hardwood floors and a spacious, versatile layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. To the right, an enormous living room with pocket doors offers flexibility as a private office or potential main-level bedroom. To the left, a generous formal dining room showcases crown and chair rail molding, hardwood floors, and a cozy electric fireplace. The dining area opens to a sun-filled eat-in kitchen featuring new quartz countertops, and new stainless steel appliances. Just beyond the kitchen is a comfortable family room with a wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors, with direct access to the large redwood deck crafted from Sequoia forest lumber, overlooking a peaceful and private backyard retreat. The main level also includes a large office/craft room addition, laundry room, half bath, and generous pantry/closet space. Upstairs you will find all four spacious bedrooms, including a sizeable primary suite sanctuary with an updated bath featuring a skylight and a walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms offer ample closet space and share a large updated dual-vanity full bath The walk-out lower level features a finished recreation/family room along with abundant unfinished space perfect for storage, a workshop, or future expansion. Freshly painted throughout with new carpet, lighting, cabinet hardware. Move-in ready and perfectly prepared to welcome its next family. Step outside to an expansive professionally landscaped backyard oasis, truly a gardeners dream, complete with a greenhouse and winter firewood storage area. New carpet on the upper and lower levels, freshly painted throughout, with updated lighting and even new doorknobs, and vents. Located within the highly sought-after South County school pyramid, the vibrant Newington Forest community offers exceptional amenities including a pool, parkland, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, neighborhood events, and scenic paths connecting to the South Run Stream Valley Trail. Nearby highlights include South Run RECenter and Park, Lake Mercer, Burke Lake Regional Park & Golf Course, Laurel Hill Golf Course, the historic town of Occoquan, and the renovated Springfield Town Center, along with endless dining, shopping, arts, entertainment, and cultural opportunities throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. Commuters will appreciate the convenient access to I-95, Route 66, Route 123, and the Fairfax County Parkway, as well as proximity to Fort Belvoir, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and multiple transit options including the Springfield Metro/VRE and Burke VRE, plus neighborhood bus stops. Additional highlights include 6" gutter guards with a lifetime warranty. The electric fireplace and greenhouse convey, and the seller is providing a one-year home warranty for added peace of mind.