***UNDER CONTRACT - No Further Showings*** Welcome home to the Grand Dame of Tara Leeway Heights! Perched on a hill with magnificent architectural details, this magazine-worthy center hall colonial sparkles with over $220,000 in glamorous updates. Upon entering you will be struck by the open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, light-filled rooms, custom millwork, and designer touches. The main level has been opened and expanded, creating dynamic spaces to host friends and family for the holidays. The living room is just off the foyer and contains three walls of windows, a warm gas fireplace with marble surround, coiffured ceilings, and access to your sunroom retreat overlooking your beautifully manicured landscape. Just across the hall is the stately dining room with custom wainscoting and designer cloth wallpaper. You will be blown away by the stunning kitchen, which has been completely renovated and boasts white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerator, stainless steel farmhouse sink, island seating, and custom banquette. Head up the grand center staircase to access three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sunlit primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet, additional custom cabinetry/wardrobes to meet your every storage need, and access to an elegant spa-inspired bathroom with marble floors and a glass-enclosed shower. All three bedrooms have ample natural light, beautiful hardwood floors, and generous closet space. The lower level is ideal for guests as it includes a full bathroom, cozy fireplace, and engineered hardwood floors. This space was renovated less than a month ago with a gorgeous designer bathroom! Never run out of storage—upon entering from the one-car garage, the multi-purpose mudroom/laundry room includes ample functional storage and cabinetry. Best of all, the backyard is a gardener’s dream with a fantastic patio space, landscaped beds, a picturesque white picket fence, and beautiful perennials. This showcase home has been featured in Washingtonian magazine for both architecture and gardens and is filled with upgrades including a new roof (2020), top of the line attic insulation replacement (2020), updated bathrooms, tankless hot water heater (2019), landscape lighting (2021), garage door (2018), new washer and dryer (2017), and much more! You’ll love the community where neighbors host annual Halloween parades and community get togethers at the walkable local favorites such as Lost Dog Café and the Westover Beer Garden only a few blocks away. The location is walkable to newly built Cardinal Elementary school (less than a mile away), Swanson Middle School (less than a half mile away), Ballston metro (1.4 miles away), and drivable to Washington DC (5 miles away), and Tysons (6 miles away). You can enjoy life to the fullest in this quintessential Virginia colonial home that is the envy of the neighborhood.