The Essence of Style! A rare opportunity to call this lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo, in the sought-after Cardinal Forest community, HOME. Only one step to your front door and due to the topography the balcony and bedrooms open on the second level with wonderful vistas of nature. This home features a generous Open Floor plan with wonderful living and dining rooms that lead you out to your covered balcony. The over sized balcony overlooking the peaceful parkland provides you with your very own tranquil oasis. What a great way to start your day with your morning coffee or end your workday with a glass of wine. A wonderful gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, beautiful tile back splash, stainless-steel appliances, new vinyl planking flooring and pantry is a chef's delight. The first bedroom with a spacious walk-in closet gives you so much storage. A dual-purpose bedroom (#2) can serve as your home office, exercise room or simply as an extra bedroom for your family or friends. The dual-entry updated bathroom is nicely finished and includes the in unit full size washer and dryer. Cardinal Forest community offers wonderful amenities, two swimming pools, two tennis court facilities, three playgrounds, two clubhouses, a multi-purpose area, two saunas, boat lot and other amenities. If you are a nature enthusiast Lake Accotink Park has two common boundary lines to the community and comprises nearly 500 acres of forested parkland surrounding a 55-acre lake. You are also only minutes away from Burke Lake Regional Park, Hidden Pond Nature Center and many other outdoor trails and venues. Commuters will love the convenient location with easy access in all directions via Rolling Road and Old Keene Mill Road to reach Braddock Road, Fairfax County Parkway, I95, I395, I495/Beltway, Metro Bus Routes, Metro Stations and Rolling Road VRE train station! Shopping, dining, and entertainment options abound with multiple shopping centers nearby with Whole Foods, Giant, Trader Joe's, CVS, Panera and more, plus Springfield Town Center, Kingstowne Town Center, Mosaic District and Fair Lakes only a short drive away. Located in the top-rated West Springfield High School pyramid! Everything you need and want in a community. Hurry this is truly a gem.