Welcome home to the Cardinal Forest Community! This lovely first level 2 bed 1 bath unit has amazing contemporary upgrades and so many custom-built ins. Upon entry you'll see a cozy living space open to the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with newer stainless steel appliances and beautiful customized countertops as well as customized cabinets, shelving, and pull out pantry. The kitchen/dining area also offers a rolling kitchen island, customized solid wood built in breakfast nook, and gorgeous built in wine rack! New 2022 Stacked washer and dryer are in the generously sized walk-in closet! The unit has a newer HVAC and Water Heater. The community is very pet friendly, and you will have your own private walk out patio leading into the courtyard with a peaceful wooded view. One assigned parking spaces conveys(#503) and plenty of unassigned guest parking as well. So much is included in the monthly condo fee: gas, water, sewer, trash, snow removal, building maintenance, 2 Community Pools, 2 saunas, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, party room and storage available to rent, and 4 playgrounds! Convenient location here with dining and shopping close by, grocery store and other retail available! Ideal location for commuting- I-395, I-95, I-495. If you like the outdoors, Fairfax County Parkway is close in proximity and there's even a path to Lake Accotink! Gorgeous neighborhood and community, you don't want to miss this opportunity!