The best of city and suburbs come together on this one block street in Old Town Alexandria. Having a front yard is especially enjoyable since it is primarily maintained by the HOA. From this 4 level end unit townhome, walk to Founder's Park or Oronoco Bay to enjoy the river, volley ball, or skimiming rocks on the water, Trader Joe's or Harris Teeter, Cafe 44, Chadwicks or Ada's on the River, the Metro, good bus transportation, and great shopping in Old Town. Take a deep breath as you walk into your bright and sunny home with open living and dining, palladian windows, crown moldings, wainscotting, and 9+ ceilings. Enjoy the kitchen updated with stainless Wolfe cooktop, Jenn Air refrigerator and oven, and Kitchen Aid dishwasher, plentiful cabinetry, pantry, and granite on countertops and island! The neutral tile backsplash was replaced in 2014. Design your own sitting/ breakfast area for your pleasure. If you work at home, you can create office space on the upper floor utilizing either the 3rd bedroom or the family room with doors leading to the rooftop deck. Or you may use that space as a separate guest/in-law suite with bedroom, bath, and living room for your friends and family. Best of all the rooftop deck offers a lovely place to relax and see the Old Town skyline. The updated owners' suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and bath with soaking tub and separate shower and double sinks. The bath was renovated in 2019 and the floor and shower tile are marble. In addition the shower glass, toilet, and granite countertops were replaced. The lower level family room has a gas fireplace and lovely mantle with hardwood floors. The 2 car garage is accessed from the rear of the townhome. While you visit the property, please note the fire sprinkler system and hardwood floors throughout, the bay window in the master bedroom, recessed lighting on the main level as well as crown molding and wainscotting, A new Carrier heat pump was installed for the upper zone heating and cooling in 2013. The Bosch washer and dryer were replaced in 2011. The current owners also replaced all of the carpet with hardwood. The water heater was replaced in 2019. 423 Cook is one of the larger townhomes in the immediate area. Please note that the Total Square Footage of the house including the 2 car garage and the family room on the garage level is 2751. The finished family room with fireplace is 361 SF and the garage (unfinished) is 380. Above grade square footage is 2010 .