5012 Birch Lane Alexandria, VA 22312

Straight out of a storybook lies this stunning Southern Cape Cod boasting with charm. Perfectly sited on an immaculate half-acre level lot, this home welcomes you with a classic Southern-style front porch and an exceptional backyard retreat designed for peaceful outdoor living that is ideal for summer garden parties and barbecues on the spacious stone patio, complete with a firepit, Sunsetter awning, built-in outdoor kitchen, mature landscaping, and an irrigation system with accent lighting.Flooded with natural light, this meticulously maintained home has been lovingly cared for and thoughtfully renovated throughout the years, featuring stunning hardwoods, large picture windows, plantation shutters, a gas fireplace, built-in window benches and niche closets for ample storage, a newly renovated chef-inspired kitchen with top of the line appliances, a 6-burner gas range and combination microwave/speed oven, Bosch dishwasher, Zephyr range hood and beverage, large bay window seat overlooking the private manicured backyard with mature trees and seasonal blooms. Additional features include new Andersen energy-efficient windows and doors (2025), renovated, encapsulated, storage suitable crawlspace with high performance insulation, moisture and vapor barrier and dehumanization and purification system (2025), updated HVAC and hot water heater (2020), smart home features, large storage shed, and a finished, insulated detached garage with second fridge, and a main-level primary suite with a spacious spa-like bath and so much more. This treasured location is within a quiet established neighborhood with no through traffic and yet so convenient to all major transportation routes, metro stations, shopping, dining and multiple parks!BRADDOCK ACRES is a vibrant, family friendly walkable community within the Braddock Heights neighborhood of Alexandria Va. (Fairfax County). It is a premier location with no through streets and minutes to both 395 and 495 and easy access to three INOVA health campuses (Fairfax, Landmark and Springfield ), The Pentagon, Old Town Alexandria, Washington DC, DCA and IAD Airports, buses, multiple Metro Stations, Historic Green Spring Gardens and many other Community Recreational Parks and Paths, Abundant Shopping and Fine Dining!