Spectacular contemporary showpiece! Ideal for distinguished Washingtonian or diplomatic purchaser, home was built for both living and formal entertaining. European-inspired layout offers flowing, open spaces and connected rooms. Complete, whole-house renovation recently completed during past 18 months, inside and out. Home boasts newly finished high-end modern luxury, and its 5,500 sq ft will surprise and impress you. Solid and sturdy block & brick construction with brick on all four sides, come home to high-end paver driveway, solid flagstone patio under 80 sq ft covered front porch, and frosted glass foyer with custom-made 40 wide mahogany double-door entry. Entire home boasts gorgeous walnut wood floors with 7.5 wide pre-engineered planks, valued at $80k. Full wall of windows in living room showcases view of trees behind home, with custom designed gas fireplace, featuring Carrera marble by Marblex.Gourmet kitchen is ready for entertaining, a culinary masterpiece worth nearly $100k. Oversized island and breakfast bar supports a single-piece Silestone countertop, surrounded by lighted glass Wellborn cabinets with soft-close drawers, and hand-laid herringbone marble backsplash. Appliances are Thermador stainless steel, incl 36 wide side-by-side refrigerator with bottom freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and bread drawer, Thermador Professional series 6-burner gas stove with downdraft and range hood, and convection wall oven. Also included are Perlick wine frig, buffet/butler s pantry, recessed lights, hanging pendant lights, and built-in Sonos speakers. Connecting hall to garage is flanked by walk-in pantry with built-in pull out shelves & motion activated lights and mud room with cabinets & bench.Family room leads you past more windows and treed views, through sliding glass door to incredible $30k rear deck, featuring Ipewood planks, rainwater drainage, sleek aluminum handrails and steel spiral staircase to reach slate stone patio below with exterior speakers, gas line, wiring for future lights. Nearly $150k invested in landscaping over past few years, resulting in a beautiful and private rear yard. Master bedroom is finished with wood floors, a full wall of built-in, lighted wardrobe cabinetry & drawers, plus walk-in closet with extensive organizers & shelves. Master bathroom offers you heated tile floors, motion-activated lights, stylized glass shower with overhead shower head, tile backsplash and bench, plus double vanities, private commode, salon-style fixtures & lighting.A second master bedroom welcomes you with wood floors, recessed lights, & walk-in closet. The full bathroom in hallway has heated ceramic tile floors & tub with custom tile backsplash. Thoughtful interior features like pocket doors, custom-cut solid interior wood doors, and California Closets with pull-out shelves & drawers add value throughout.A floating staircase with glass wall and solid cherry wood treads leads you downstairs, where gorgeous wood floors continue. Huge recreation room is centered around second custom marble fireplace, with recessed lights, spotlights, & built-in ceiling speakers. The ping pong table area was built with hidden plumbing for future wet bar; water supply in wall and floor drain under the floor. BRs 3 and 4 offer wood floors, full-sized windows, recessed lights, & closets with organizers. Full baths 3 and 4 give you heated tile floors, luxurious fixtures & lighting. The laundry room has swinging door, tile floors, & utility sink, plus a large storage area and utility room. Original builder in 1969 included bomb shelter area, surrounded by 24 of concrete on all sides.Property is wired for Verizon FIOS and tech-savvy advancements like dimmer switches, digital thermostats for 5 Seer, two zone HVAC, app-controlled Sonos speakers, programmable Lutron lights. New roof installed in 2015 with 50-year shingles.Yorktown community offers top-quality Arlington schools. No HOA but pool membership available