Beautifully updated 3 bedroom / 2.5 bath townhome in sought after Governors Grove community. This home is perfectly situated with views of Governors Pond & backs to woods / greenspace for a lovely sense of privacy. Hardwood floors and soft neutral paint with crisp white trim detail welcome you into this home. One of the first things you will notice is the abundant natural light, both through the large picture window on the front of the house and the 6' double sliding glass door on the back side, which takes you out to a spacious deck. The main level allows a versatile floorplan with an open concept that flows from living room, through dining room, into the eat-in kitchen, and out the sliders for al fresco dining. The kitchen has been beautifully updated and features tons of storage, granite counters, French door stainless steel fridge with ice and water dispenser, under cabinet lighting, recessed lighting, & a beautiful glass tile backsplash. Upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom has vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet and updated en suite. The primary bath features a soaking tub with views out to the woods, a frameless glass walk-in shower, awesome dual showerheads, and dual vanity. The secondary bedrooms have nice sized closets and share the second full bathroom. This hall bath has a solar tub for added natural light throughout the day and has dual vanity. You'll also find the laundry conveniently located on this level, with large capacity stainless steel front-load washer & dryer. The lower level is a cozy family room with gas fireplace and walk-out patio. The two-car garage has additional storage. The location is spectacular; just outside Old Town Alexandria, less than a mile from Huntington metro, easy access to 95495/295/395, the GW Parkway, Ft Belvoir, the Pentagon, Washington DC, various bike paths, shopping centers, & county rec centers.