Stately Colonial on a large culdesac homesite in the desirable Nithsdale community. Where to begin - there are unique amenities & upgrades galore, inside & outside of this immaculate home, which has been lovingly-maintained, & stylishly-updated by the same owner for 24 years. At approximately 4,000sf of living space within - and almost an acre outside to enjoy from your inground pool, hot tub, patio, screened porch - there is room for enjoying the good life for many years to come. Approaching your tree-lined driveway, the brick, columned facade welcomes you, & speaks to the quality & character this home offers. Foyer is flanked by a formal living room on one side - crown molding, plantation shutters, is adjacent to a formal dining room, w/hardwood floors, crown- & chairrail-molding, plantation shutters. Off the other side of the foyer is the study / office with built-ins, and a wet-bar. Straight ahead to the expansive kitchen with many updates - silestone counters & breakfast bar, pantry, tile floors, tile backsplash, & large informal dining area w/bay window. Off the kitchen, a large but cozy family room w/brick-surround fireplace. A laundry room & half bath - both with tile flooring - complete the first floor. Upstairs, a dream master retreat - spacious master bedroom w/sitting area, walk-in closet, and a most incredible, en-suite master bath - tile shower, stand-alone tub, heated tile floors, 2 custom vanities, and your own *sauna!* A skylight & the color scheme keep this bathroom bright & serene. 3 additional bedrooms share a unique bathroom setup, which Jack-and-Jills off the hall and one of the bedrooms. There is a shared tile shower/tub combo - essentially a full bath w/access to 2 half-baths. Step outside onto the 2nd floor balcony overlooking your expansive yard. In addition to everything this well-appointed home shows from a visual & comfort point of view, it also offers AMAZING energy-efficiency - thanks to Solar Panels and Geo-thermal heat! Enjoy your outdoor space all year long -- 20'x40' inground pool, hot tub, tasteful hardscaping - surrounded by a privacy fence. Attached 2-car garage w/walk-up storage with a side-entry from the paved driveway; detached 1-car garage w/walk-up storage. So much to love! Solar panels are leased and transfer with the sale of the home. Sizes, taxes approximate.