This hidden gem has been lovingly maintained by the same owners for the past 41 years! The 3 level home welcomes you in to the main level that opens to a bright family room and dining room with large pictures windows. The kitchen and table space open to a 4 season room and deck overlooking the amazing backyard with winter water views! The main level also includes 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. One is the primary bedroom with ensuite while the other room could be an office or made into a large primary bath and walk in closet. All with views of the backyard. The upstairs includes 3 spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom and a huge walk in attic. There is also a large unfinished space above the carport that could become another room! Now let's go downstairs to the walk out basement. There is a family room with sliding glass doors to the brick patio and lovely private backyard. There is also a recreation/game room, a bar space, another full bathroom and large unfinished storage/laundry room with a laundry chute. This area can be finished to make another entertainment space. The winter water views and backyard lead to Little Hunting Creek which flows to the Potomac River. All of this and conveniently located to neighborhood schools, parks and pools, major commuting routes, Reagan National Airport, Huntington Metro, Old Town Alexandria, DC, Fort Belvoir and more! Enjoy your own piece of paradise at 8426 Blakiston Ln.