Welcome to this five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Colonial in the desirable Alta Vista neighborhood of Bethesda, just 0.7 miles from the Medical Center Metro Station. Step inside to a bright and welcoming foyer that leads to a light-filled living room featuring a fireplace with a marble surround, flanked by elegant arched built-ins that complement the cabinetry in the dining room. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, which includes chair rail molding. Off the dining room, an updated table-space kitchen boasts Corian counters, a GE five-burner gas range, stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, a new dishwasher, a pantry, and access to a fabulous gabled screened porch. The main level is complete with an inviting family room with built-ins and a powder room.Upstairs, you'll find five bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite and an adjacent bedroom—ideal for a nursery or home office—are located on the second level, while three additional bedrooms are just a few steps up, creating a layout that ensures privacy for the primary suite. The bright primary bedroom features a double-hung walk-in closet, crown and chair rail molding, blackout blinds, and a private en-suite bathroom. Three of the bedrooms, including the primary, offer walk-in closets. Throughout the home, incredible closet space provides ample storage and organization options on every level.The lower level includes a recreation room with windows and new carpeting, a laundry area, a walk-in cedar closet, and a large storage/workroom.Outside, the home offers a private driveway, a one-car garage with keyless entry, storage closets, and a rear-attached shed. Charming flagstone pathways and patio lead to a picturesque screened porch with synthetic wood flooring, a pitched ceiling, and a ceiling fan—perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors.With spacious rooms and an incredible location, this home offers both livability and comfort. Commuting is easy, whether by car or via the NIH Metro, and the home is close to Maplewood Park, the Bethesda Trolley Walking Trail, the YMCA, the French International School, the National Institutes of Health, Walter Reed Medical Center, and Downtown Bethesda. Convenient access to I-270 and the Capital Beltway makes this a commuter’s dream.