Classic, predominantly brick 3-level townhome in desirable Cardinal Square, a small enclave of approximately 150 homes. This cozy home has been meticulously maintained by the original owners. The roomy eat-in kitchen features solid wood cabinets, Corian counters and bisque appliances. All bathrooms have been nicely updated to reflect modern comforts. Upon entry, an inviting foyer with laminate flooring leads to a cozy family room with lighted ceiling fan and an adjoining powder room. A large storage/utility/laundry room with built-in shelving, storage cabinets and ceramic tile-look laminate flooring completes this level, ensuring ample space for organization and convenience. French doors off the main level living room open to the patio, extending your warm weather living space into the outdoors. The fenced back yard, accompanied by a garden shed, offers privacy and tranquility. On the upper level you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms, all with hardwood floors under the carpeting. The primary bedroom offers an updated en-suite bath, lighted ceiling fan and a deep closet with extra storage space. The 2 additional spacious upper-level bedrooms share the updated hall bath. Each features lighted ceiling fans and generous closet space. The partially floored attic provides additional storage space, easily accessible via pull-down stairs. Other improvements include replaced double pane windows, a newer 200-amp electrical panel, roof 2020, HVAC 2016, water heater 2016, dishwasher 2017, washer 2021, and dryer 2014. One assigned parking space plus 2 additional parking passes. The condo fee covers essential utilities and services such as gas heat, water, sewer, trash & snow removal, maintenance of common grounds, master insurance, exterior maintenance including roof & fence replacement and painting, ensuring home ownership without all of the worries. Community amenities include an outdoor pool, tot lots and basketball court. Explore the wooded pathways to the creek and the paved Accotink Stream Valley portion of the 40-mile-long Cross-County Trail leading to Lake Accotink just a mile away. The community is minutes from an abundance of shopping and dining choices including the Springfield Town Center, Whole Foods, Trader Joes and lots more. Super location with easy access to major commuter routes, Franconia/Springfield Metro blue line and the Virginia Railway Express. The express to the Pentagon bus stop is at the entrance to the community, plus you can catch the slug line to DC and the Pentagon here as well. Approximately 13 miles to the Pentagon, 8 miles from Fort Belvoir and 4 miles from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. All of this in the top-rated Keene Mill/Irving/West Springfield school pyramid! (elementary & high schools have recently completed renovations). You will love living here!