11946 Appling Valley Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Welcome to a stunning five bedroom Colonial, set back from the street, and sitting on approximately 3/4 acre lot which backs onto woods and creek. Walk up the brick pathway through two arbors covered with scented jasmine plants to double front doors, but just before you enter, there is a cozy covered porch to sit and watch the world go by with your morning coffee or evening preferred beverage. The main level open floor plan allows for sunlight through all the windows, welcoming you into the living room which has gleaming hardwood floors. By the way, there are hardwood floors on all three levels. From the living room, you walk through to the family room, breakfast room and kitchen, and there are French doors from the family room which lead out to a large deck overlooking the wooded area. The private dining room on the main level allows for views of the beautifully landscaped front yard with hundreds of colorful spring daffodils and other well established shrubs and plants. While on this level, you will also find a newly updated shower room and the first of two laundry facilities. The upper level has a large owners' suite with walk in closet, bathroom with double sinks, separate shower and jacuzzi tub. There are also three additional bedrooms, including a guest suite with private shower room, and a third bath in the hallway. Walk down to the basement and you will find a large recreation room, with adequate space for a home office, a fifth bedroom, full bathroom, second washer and dryer, and kitchenette with French doors opening to paved patio overlooking woods. In just a few minutes drive from home, you can shop at Wegmans, Home Depot, and Fair Oaks Mall. Then there are restaurants, additional shopping and movie theatre at Fairfax Corner. Within the Brentwood community are designated play areas, a pond, and walking trails. While there is no formal HOA, there is a community association with voluntary membership which organizes social functions for the neighbors. This home and the neighborhood definitely provide "country living" within city limits - a very rare combination of serenity, nature in abundance, and yet so close to shopping and entertainment facilities. This one is a winner!