Welcome home to this meticulously maintained and updated four level townhome located in the very heart of Old Town Alexandria. Set back from the street in a quiet setting with a private brick-paved parking space just steps to your front door, which is illuminated by a gas lantern reminiscent of the earlier days of this historic city. As you enter the spacious foyer lined with an exposed brick wall and limestone floor your eye is immediately drawn to the inviting vista of the lush back patio. As you pass through the gracious arch and down two steps, you enter into the high ceilinged Living room with double sets of tall French doors with light streaming in from the west. The large fireplace features a beautiful millwork surround and a gas log set for easy enjoyment. On the east wall the entry arch is repeated with a lighted display and entertainment center to the left and in the center, behind stunning antique arched doors, is a wet bar with a marble top, refrigerator and custom cabinetry and shelving to make for easy entertaining. The French doors lead you to a remarkable oasis in the city with a two tiered brick patio highlighted by a stacked stone raised flower bed along the back. Lined with lush landscaping and trees, this fully fenced and lighted retreat also offers a garden storage shed tucked in a corner and a gate to the back easement. Also on this entry level and to the right of the foyer is a powder room for guests and a large foyer closet with customized cabinetry for additional storage and a bonus sink set in a granite counter ideal for cleaning up after gardening. As you enter the second level, to the right is an inviting Kitchen/Family room with exposed brick walls and a large picture window facing south flooding the space with light. The back wall is lined with French doors leading to an iron balcony overlooking the back garden and to the right is a wood-burning fireplace with a lovely custom copper and glass door and a brick hearth.The kitchen walls are lined with custom cabinetry and marble countertops and the Sub-zero refrigerator is hidden behind matching doors. The large custom island with marble countertop contains the Wolf electric oven and the microwave drawer by Sharp along with storage drawers and has room for casual dining. The six burner gas cooktop by Wolf sits under a custom range hood and the under cabinet lighting highlights the brick backsplash. At the front of this level sits a lovely Dining room with dentil crown molding and French doors and juliet railings bringing in the eastern daylight. The end wall is lined with custom cabinetry with a marble buffet and fabulous storage for all of your entertaining items. The third floor offers a primary bedroom suite with an exposed brick wall on the right, a wall of custom closets and a sumptuous marble bath with a large soaking tub, large frameless glass shower with a rain head and a long double vanity. The second bedroom also offers an ensuite bath in marble with a frameless walk-in shower and custom shelving in the bedroom. The fourth floor features a large third bedroom with a built-in Murphy bed so can serve as flex space as it has multiple storage closets and plenty of room for a desk or entertainment pieces. It also has a pull down stair to a floored attic for extra storage. Also on this level is a third full bath beautifully remodeled with additional storage in the eaves and a laundry closet with brand new Bosch washer and dryer. Additional features include two zone HVAC and a gas tankless on-demand hot water heater. Both fireplaces have chimney liners and chimney caps and the roof was replaced in 2010. All rooms are wired for internet and sound and the electronic media controls are housed in the foyer closet. Recessed lighting and abundant storage are featured throughout the hose and both front and back exteriors have ground and uplighting.