This cozy, historic home includes an open staircase with a skylight bathing the core of the house in natural light. A wooden catwalk provides access to the upper shelves of a two-story bookcase and bridges the two bedrooms and bath. The home also has a wood burning fireplace in the living room, hardwood floors throughout, and a modern kitchen with granite counters and all new appliances. Enclosed garden patio offers a secluded outdoor oasis and a fruit-bearing cherry tree. New HVAC system installed in 2019. Plenty of storage in the attic, crawl space, and gated close that has racks for two bikes. Short walk to King St, the Mount Vernon Trail, and the Alexandria Waterfront.