Pride of ownership is evident in this one-of-a kind custom-built home in historic Burke! In addition to all the delightful surprises you will discover in this nearly 5000 square foot home Situated on .55 acres along a non-through street with NO HOA, and within walking distance to Lake Braddock High and the Pentagon express bus and only 2 miles to the VRE. Step inside and you are greeted by an open foyer flanked by 4 elegant columns. Separate living and dining room spaces are to your right and left with hardwood flooring, floor to ceiling atrium windows, chair rail and crown moldings. This home boasts an impressive family room with a two-story overlook and dramatic floor-to-ceiling double sided stone (gas) fireplace. Palladian windows and a sliding glass door to the slate patio make this room bright and cheery. The gourmet kitchen, just off the family room, is a cook’s delight with tasteful quartz counters and stainless steel appliances-2 double ovens, refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and 5 burner gas cooktop. The space is completed with a granite-topped center island, a pantry and several glass fronted upper cabinets. Sip your tea and bird watch in your octogen shaped breakfast area with more floor to ceiling windows surrounding you. A second sliding glass door to the patio makes grilling convenient. Tucked off the kitchen is a mudroom area and the laundry room. The first floor is completed by a stately office with open fireplace, extensive moldings, bay window and wall-to-wall cherry built-ins. Upstairs, double doors announce your entrance to the primary suite, complete with a large Palladian window, interesting trey-like ceiling and an ensuite bath. The bath has a soaking tub, double sinks, separate water closet and oversized walk-in closet. The upper level also has three other ample-sized bedrooms. The basement level features a fully finished rec room with newly installed luxury plank vinyl. Rough ins for a wet bar allow for future additional entertaining. A den with large cedar closet with a full bath on this level, is perfect for overnight guests. The storge room is massive and has built-in shelving. Tucked in a corner is an octagonal shaped section - great as an artist/craft area, play area or child’s hideaway. The exterior of the home is synthetic stucco and vinyl siding. New driveway 2024. Fully fenced rear yard; sprinkler system rear yard. Whole house generator and gas line to connect grill. The 2-car side loading garage has separate doors, extra storage and shelving. This home has it all - make it yours!