****UNDER CONTRACT/OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED****What a super home just ready and waiting for you! Easy living, move-in ready, split level home with updated Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, open-concept main level area, cozy retro-vibe Rec Room, and an inviting fully fenced outdoor backyard space. Light and bright is the perfect description of this home. Multiple skylights throughout, large front and rear windows, side & rear doors to backyard, and Anderson casement windows keep this home well-lit all year round. Hardwood floors throughout. Very efficient Galley Kitchen with upgraded wood cabinets, granite counter, updated appliances and gas cooking! Main level is open concept with Kitchen/Dining/Living Room layout means it's easy to be a part of the action while cooking and/or entertaining! All 3 Bedrooms and 2 updated Bathrooms are on the upper level. Primary Bedroom has attached 1/2 bathroom, and there is a full tub bathroom in the hallway. Lower level Rec Room is retro cozy with built-in cabinets, expansive brick wood-burning fireplace, above-grade windows, and real wood paneling makes this room a super space for game night, movie night, chilling with turn-table tunes, and enjoying the cooler seasons by the fire! Laundry Utility room has rear access to back yard plus plenty of storage with built-in shelves and crawl space storage. Fully fenced flat rear yard includes brick patio with canopy and 6-seat dining table that conveys - this space is your outdoor oasis and perfect for alfresco meals and entertaining almost all year round. 2 storage sheds for plenty of space to keep your lawn care, recreational items tucked away. 2-car brick driveway and street parking. If you love ethnic foods this is the place to live! Some of the best award-winning NoVA restaurants are within 2 miles; and you're just about a 60 minute drive to many of the wineries in the area. Approx. 4.5 miles to Old Town Alexandria, approx. 10 miles to DC, and approx. 15 miles to National Harbor, Fort Belvoir, Tysons Corner, and Reagan National Airport. Location is very conveniently located to schools (just blocks away from two elementary schools and NOVA Alexandria), shopping, a variety of restaurants, and several parks/green space areas. Less than 1 mile to I-395 and main commuter routes. Shirley Forest neighborhood is part of the larger known Dowden Terrace community nestled next to Dora Kelley Nature Trail and Holmes Run Trail parks. Alexandria City services and schools. 2.75% VA assumable loan is available via Freedom Mortgage to qualified buyers. Closing date negotiable with owners to stay in place through 12/08/23. Seller reserves the right to set an offer deadline and accept an offer outside of the deadline. Seller reserves the right to final decision on any offer received. *Photos are placeholders; professional photos to be taken 10/16/2023. Offer guidelines, MLS Disclosures, floor plans, feature/upgrade list and marketing brochure all available online. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to the area amenities and conveniences. Great opportunity to own your own home just in time for the holiday season and new year! Welcome home!