An artful blend of contemporary design and traditional architecture in the heart of the Clarendon-Ballston corridor, walking distance to shops and restaurants, three blocks from the metro, and minutes from DC. ------This classic colonial in the coveted Ashton Heights neighborhood has been thoughtfully renovated to maximize open space, light, and flow. ------The living room features a wood-burning fireplace with carrara marble, an open stairwell, a dry bar with herringbone tile backsplash and wine refrigerator, and tucked away powder room. ------The family room provides a built-in walnut desk framed by two closets with paneled doors and charming streetscape views. Ample built-in bookshelves surround exposed brick that brings warmth and contrasts with the greenery seen through three exposures. ------The renovated and expanded kitchen includes a center island with pendant lighting, white quartz counters, stainless appliances, a gas range and radiant floor heating. The kitchen opens on one side to the formal dining room and on the other to a sunroom ideal for a casual retreat or breakfast room overlooking the garden. ------Refinished hardwood floors flow seamlessly upstairs, where the owner suite provides a fully equipped walk-in closet and en-suite travertine tile whirlpool tub, separate shower, granite-topped double-vanity and radiant floor heating. Three additional bedrooms and a remodeled ceramic tile bathroom - with penny-round shower tiles, pendant lighting, radiant heat flooring and plenty of storage round out the upper level. ------The lower level delivers an in-law suite with granite-countered kitchenette, den with windows, updated ceramic tile full bathroom, and a separate entrance. The laundry room has ample space for folding clothes or to use as a mudroom. The attached garage accommodates both a car and extra storage.The large and inviting outdoor space includes a newly refinished ipe-wood deck, flagstone patio, lush lawn, mature plantings, and new fencing, providing an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.