Imagine: You're still sleeping while your colleagues are already in the car on the way to work -- you live in Arlington, not even one stoplight from DC and can get to your office in 15 minutes or less! The convenience of living in the immediate vicinity of Arlington Ridge, Pentagon City, Crystal City and National Landing, the backyard of Amazon's new HQ2, a proverbial stone’s throw to DC can hardly be overstated. Living here gives you a whole new perspective on work/ life balance. Enjoy city skyline views from all three levels of this beautiful home when you wake, and watch the sunsets from your deck, covered porch or screened porch in the evenings. No detail overlooked in this stunning 5,000sf 2019 custom Craftsman; 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths on three beautifully finished levels sited on a 9,000sf lot! An inviting wide paver driveway and slate walkway lead to a covered front porch. Soaring grand 19' foyer accented with elegant fine finish wainscoting and molding that carries throughout the entire home. Wide plank hardwood flooring throughout shine in the abundant natural light from oversized windows with transoms. Main level is an entertainers dream with 9’ ceilings, formal living room, fabulous, vaulted ceiling great room, an HGTV-worthy gourmet kitchen and so much more. Chef’s kitchen features a 48” professional-grade dual fuel 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle and double oven, stunning white cabinetry, Viking 42” wide side-by-side refrigerator, under counter beverage center, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash and under cabinet task lighting. Oversized two-car garage leads to a mudroom with pantry, half bath and cubby/ coat storage. Main level fully ADA handicap-accessible suite including a curbless shower is perfect for multi-generational living or an au-pair suite. Main level living area features solar-powered Velux skylights with rain sensors, built-in blinds. A direct-vent Altair gas fireplace with six-speed blower and floor-to-ceiling custom stone hearth and a vintage, repurposed barn wood beam mantel anchors the great room. Sliding glass doors from the great room lead to skyline views from the enormous Trex deck with gas line for grilling or heaters as well as a screened in porch with ceiling fan and recessed lighting. Broad staircase has a landing with dramatic windows overlooking more skyline views, bathing both the main level and upper-level foyer with natural light. Bedroom-level laundry room features quartz countertops and an under-mount laundry sink and abundant storage. A dramatic owners suite features tray ceiling, amazing windows, luxurious bathroom with quartz double vanity, oversized glass tile shower, private water closet and dual linen storage. Owners’ suite walk-in closet features loads of built-in shelving and storage solutions. Second and third upper-level bedrooms are generously sized, each feature multiple lighting solutions, get abundant natural light and have generous walk-in closets. Hall bathroom boasts quartz dual sink vanity, built-in linen closet, soaking tub/ shower and glass tile enclosure. Bright, full daylight walk-out lower level with 11’ ceilings has a great room featuring a gas fireplace and stone/ shiplap hearth, a gorgeous, expansive walnut wet bar with seating, enormous bedroom, full bath, second laundry station, abundant storage and can serve perfectly as an au-pair suite. Lower-level bathroom belongs in a magazine with dual shower heads, subway tile enclosure and quartz ledge, linen storage and quartz vanity. Walking out of the lower-level leads to a deep covered Trex deck spanning the full width of the house with bead-board ceiling and ceiling fans, overlooking the gently sloping fully fenced grassy backyard. Don’t miss the 535sf drive-in workshop. Gorgeous solid slab three-panel craftsman interior doors throughout, extremely high-end finishes, shiplap, tray ceilings, wainscoting, energy efficient construction and thoughtful, meticulous design