It is impossible to overstate just how stunning this property is – the storied history, the gorgeous architecture, loads of character and the location are all absolutely phenomenal. A long flagstone walkway leads to the covered front entry of this magnificent, custom Colonial overlooking the city in sought after Aurora Hills. The dramatic foyer entryway is unlike anything you’ve seen before, with beautiful detail work and expert craftsmanship, an elegant wraparound staircase and soaring 20’ ceilings. Stunning, freshly refinished hardwood flooring carries from the front door and all the way up to the third floor and shines in abundant natural light from many large windows, including picture frame windows and bay windows. A formal yet open floor plan accommodates both everyday living and entertaining alike, the result of large openings between rooms for intimacy without compromising functionality. The large dining room which features chair rail molding, wainscoting, crown molding, a large chandelier and a beautiful bay window is accented with dual corner cabinets and leads into the kitchen. The formal living room stretches from the front of the home to the rear, features a wood burning fireplace, windows on three sides and could host a gathering of 20 or more with ease. A large eat-in kitchen with extra side entry from the carport provides abundant wood cabinetry, plenty of prep/ countertop space, a large food pantry, bar seating, under cabinet task lighting and overlooks the backyard through many large windows. The main level is rounded out with a den/ library, convenient powder room, coat closets and much more. The wraparound staircase leads to the first of two upstairs bedroom levels with amazing natural light in the upper foyer area and loads of storage. Owners’ suite in the rear of the home boasts skyline views, has a large closet, changing area and built-ins, as well as an envious ensuite bathroom. Second, third and fourth bedrooms are all very generously proportioned and feature new lighting, large windows and fantastic closet space. A refreshed hall bathroom on the second level is nicely appointed with elegant vintage tile work, a new toilet and new lighting. The upper-most level features two more tremendous bedrooms, excellent closet space, skyline views and share a nicely appointed hall bathroom. Upper level also has a cedar closet and ample eaves storage. Walk-out lower level features a large rec room with wet bar and French doors out to the rear flagstone patio and backyard. Lower-level rec room, bedroom, laundry room and freshly renovated fourth full bathroom all have brand new LVP flooring and there is tons of storage and utility space as well. Beautiful grassy backyard and patio are private and tranquil, providing an oasis you can’t believe are so close to DC that you can see it! There is so much more to this property – a large driveway, carport for parking, fantastic and usable front yard and fenced in backyard, a huge storage space underneath the carport are just some of the additional features. Supreme location in Aurora Hills with amazing proximity to “Restaurant Row” on 23rd St., many grocery stores including Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh, Amazon’s HQ2 at National Landing, DCA Airport and close enough to everything to live the Arlington “car free diet!”