**OPEN HOUSE - Saturday 5/23 from 2 to 4 pm**Tucked into the heart of Falls Church City, this rarely available 55+ detached condo at the sought-after Railroad Cottages offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and low-maintenance living. With its charming cottage-lined streets, inviting boardwalks, and storybook setting, the neighborhood feels both timeless and welcoming. Inside, the home is filled with natural light and designed for easy everyday living, featuring 9-foot ceilings and a seamless main-level layout. The welcoming living room showcases custom built-ins and flows effortlessly into the spacious kitchen complete with attractive cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, center island, and generous dining area overlooking the beautifully maintained community grounds and historic railroad station. The main-level owner's suite offers a large walk-in closet and a private ensuite bath with walk-in shower. A convenient laundry closet and powder room are also located on the main level. Upstairs, a second bedroom features its own ensuite full bath with soaking tub, walk-in closet, and access to a large, floored attic providing excellent storage space. Solar panels atop the carport help power the EV charging station, community lighting, and the beautifully appointed Common House - a wonderful gathering space featuring a full entertainer's kitchen, dining area, cozy lounge, guest suite, and backup power capability during outages. Condo dues include landscaping, snow removal, water, sewer, trash, parking, exterior maintenance, and upkeep of all common areas and amenities. Ideally located approximately one mile from the West Falls Church Metro Station, adjacent to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, and moments from shopping, dining, and entertainment along Broad Street, this exceptional home offers comfort, connection, and convenience in one of Northern Virginia's most beloved communities.