Location, Location, Location, in West Alexandria! Raised rambler in sought-after Shirley Forest/Dowden Terrace neighborhood, in the Bailey's Crossroads area. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 level single family home with walkout basement, and detached 2-car garage with extra storage. Sunny and bright! Meticulously cared-for home. "The nicest lawn on the block!" Original hardwood floors on main level; new kitchen LVT plank flooring installed (05/2021), and whole house recently repainted throughout. Eat-in kitchen has granite countertops, gas cooking, tons of cabinets, and pass-through bar to dining area. Both bathrooms are updated and lovely! Lower level has full recreation room and separate game room/entertainment room both ready for your gaming and entertaining events! C.P. Dean professional-grade pool table and all accessories convey. Lower level also includes full bathroom with custom shower, washer/dryer & utilities, and outside access to back yard. Property also has extra large 2-car detached garage with storage and additional storage room next to garage perfect for workshop or craft shop. Concrete driveway and car pad is spacious and great for work or entertaining area as well as vehicle parking. Flat back yard and wide open driveway, with well cared-for lawn and beautiful azaleas and landscaping. Property backs to Alexandria park and John Adams Elementary School. Walkable to Dora Kelley Nature Trail, Buddie Ford Nature Center, area groceries, CVS, Starbucks, restaurants, Alexandria City schools, INOVA Alexandria Campus and 4 blocks to metro bus stops. * Photos are place-holder photos. Professional photos, marketing brochure, floor plan and property feature list to follow. All showings by appointment only via ShowingTime. CDC Protocols are in place to ensure a safe showing environment. Listing agent lives in the neighborhood and can speak to the many area features and amenities. Offer deadline, 5:00 pm, Monday, May 10, 2021. Sellers prefer to close with MBH Settlements or Universal Title. Welcome home to Gary Avenue!