15 E Del Ray AvenueAlexandria, VA 22301Price: $1,080,000

An end-unit townhouse sanctuary in the heart of Del Ray. This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home with off-street parking makes thoughtful use of every square foot, with the privacy and sense of space you might expect from a single-family home. Enjoy outdoor meals in the Japanese-inspired garden, where a magnificent mature oak provides shade and the spacious backyard makes it easy to forget you are just two blocks from the farmers market, restaurants, and neighborhood life on the Avenue. The Judy Lowe "tot lot" is just half a block away. Freshly updated throughout, the home features warm neutral interior paint, newly refinished oak hardwood floors, new premium carpeting upstairs, and new luxury vinyl flooring on the lower level. A new refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and updated fixtures complement the improvements. Both upper-level bathrooms feature new vanities and toilets, along with skylights that bring in natural light. Generous closets with organizers and a large lower-level storage area provide practical space beyond the living areas. Plumbing is already roughed in for an additional full bathroom. Major systems have also been updated: HVAC approximately eleven years ago, roof six years ago, water heater five years ago, and sump pump two years ago. A peaceful garden retreat with the best of Del Ray just moments from your door.