The HEART of Del Ray! Just one block from "The Avenue" and walking distance to Braddock Road METRO, this fabulous home has so much to offer. An inviting front porch welcomes you with its lovely architectural features. Inside, the large living room boasts hardwood floors, custom built-ins and a working gas fireplace. The dining room has plenty of space to gather and opens conveniently to the updated kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless appliances, gas range, and granite counters. Open the kitchen door onto an enormous deck, with generous space for grilling and entertaining. Hardwood floors continue upstairs, where you will find two ample bedrooms. The master bedroom has THREE closets, great dimensions, and loads of light. Down the hall, you will find a full bathroom in perfect condition, gleaming with period black-and-white tile accents and updated shower head. Also upstairs, there is a well-sized second bedroom with hardwood floors and great light. Completing this three-story home is a cozy finished basement, half bath, and laundry room. Walk out of the basement to a phenomenal yard, accented by a charming brick pathway. Native plantings keep the outdoor space green, low maintenance, and lovely. This well-maintained home also has a newer A/C and furnace unit. Wander along Mount Vernon Avenue for raved-about restaurants, outdoor drink spots and frequent street festivals to see how Alexandria~s Del Ray neighborhood earned its motto, ~Where Main Street Still Exists.~ Minutes from Old Town Alexandria and Washington, D.C., Del Ray marches to the beat of its own drum with energizing made-for-strolling streetscapes, festivals, and even a famous Halloween parade. Experience all this great neighborhood has to offer in this lovely home!