Sited on Alexandria's most coveted street, lies this classic beauty. Inspired by timeless architecture, this home has uncompromising finishes and flawless details. Almost 5200 finished sq. ft. this home is meticulously landscaped with a low maintenance woodland garden and tree canopy on one half acre. The park like setting has breathtaking beauty year round. The sunsets each morning from the breakfast room are truly captivating. Enjoy two stone terraces, a stone bridge that crosses the stream bed and stone paths that wind throughout the garden planted with 13 Japanese maples and an array of blooming trees and plants. Just envision the garden parties. Entertaining in any climate is made simple with the expansive covered porch. Enter the welcoming foyer then step into an elegant family room with high ceilings and space for a grand piano plus desk and sitting area. A wood burning fireplace and a wall of windows open onto the wide wrap around porch. The kitchen is adjacent with custom inset cabinetry, gas cooking, an island, a large table and french doors that open to the porch and lush lawn. The formal dining room with fireplace can easily seat 16 or more. The custom built in cabinetry offers elegant display and storage. The large library off the family room is ideal for work or a quite escape and opens to the covered porch. It can also be easily converted to a main level bedroom with full bath for generational living. The owners suite is privately positioned on the upper level with walkin closet, spa inspired bath and adjacent washer/dryer. It offers inspiring views of the gardens. Two additional bedrooms and another luxury bath with soaking tub and glass enclosed shower services the bedrooms. The lower level is above ground with full windows and french doors that open to the covered terrace. It offers 1 or 2 bedrooms, gym, a recreation and game room, workshop and an additional laundry room. This home is conveniently located in walking distance to both public and private schools and to Del Ray. Please see matterport video and floor plans