Come home and relax in your beautiful oasis in highly sought-after Arlington Forest! This 3 BR, 2.5 bath home has been meticulously maintained and updated. And the huge back screened porch lets you admire the gorgeously-landscaped and private backyard, with large slate patio and water feature. Inside the home, you'll find an open plan, with a large family room, with generous built-in bookshelves and a cathedral ceiling, giving way to an updated breakfast nook and kitchen, with stainless appliances and plenty of cabinet and counter space. Also on the main floor is a formal dining room and living room, with a cozy fireplace, along with a mud room entrance. Upstairs are the three bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, and an updated bathroom. On the lower level is a finished basement, with a huge updated bath, with shower and jetted tub. An extra bonus is ample storage in the basement, a garden shed, and a climate-controlled storage area under the family room addition. And all this in a neighborhood that has a weekly farmers' market, easy access to the city (one mile from Ballston Metro), easily-accessible parks, a state of-the-art recreation center with basketball, pickleball, volleyball, yoga and more, and a free outdoor summer concert series just steps away.Note: the house comes with the opportunity to secure a membership in the nearby Arlington Forest Club, with pool and tennis membership.