This beautifully updated & charming duplex home w/fully fenced backyard, private driveway & no HOA fee is the perfect starter home in Arlington just blocks to Shirlington Village! Custom-designed farmhouse style kitchen w/open concept is a chef’s dream incl gas stove & smart storage such as a pull-out spice rack, utensil holders & trash cans. Main level is flooded with natural light & welcoming living room features custom crown molding, recessed lights, refinished HW floors & opens to the dining room w/modern globe chandelier & built-in pantry that opens to deck & grassy backyard via full length glass door - great for entertaining! Outside a huge shed is a woodworker, hobbyist or outdoor enthusiast’s dream w/both ground level & upper storage & an adorable custom playhouse welcomes creative play or can double as bike storage! Downstairs features a back entrance & second full BA offering possibilities for an in-law suite, guest room, third BR or rec room. Upstairs a drop-down ladder provides easy access to a spacious attic for ample storage/bonus space. NEW HVAC system, newer roof & windows, plus freshly painted walls make this home move-in ready! Situated in SUCH an AMAZING LOCATION - just at the end of the block is Fort Barnard playground, basketball court & field, dog park & community garden, plus Jennie Dean & Douglas Park playgrounds are nearby, as well as the neighborhood elementary school. Just a few blocks away is the popular Four Mile Run trail for biking & strolls along the water, PLUS enjoy the array of Shirlington shops, restaurants, Harris Teeter, CVS, AMC movie theatre, library, post office & UPS store. Also a few blocks away enjoy popular Pupatella pizzeria & activities such as pickleball, air hockey & more at Walter Reed Community Center. EZ commute into DC is less than 15 minutes by car & EZ access to I-395 opens access to the rest of NOVA! The neighborhood is historic Green Valley, which includes the annual Feel the Heritage Festival & Green Valley Day & friendly, welcoming neighbors make this a “home sweet home” you don’t want to miss!