Start your homeownership journey in this affordable and beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo at The Carlton! You'll love the private balcony with peaceful treetop views. Quiet, yet close enough to the city to enjoy fireworks on the 4th! Instead of the old parquet floors that were the rage sixty years ago, the NEW LVP FLOORING is elegant, long lasting and low maintenance. Kick back and relax or host friends & family in your adjoining living/dining rooms. An upscale KITCHEN MAKEOVER includes NEW cabinets, granite counters, tile floors, backsplash, and stainless steel appliances - Just Gorgeous! Spacious primary BR has full length closets with NEW organizers and NEW rolling doors. The hall linen closet also has a modern NEW door. The full BA has been UPDATED as well. RECENTLY PAINTED, so just move in and unpack! The price includes two parking passes, same-floor laundry, and all utilities covered in the monthly condo fee! Guest street parking is a breeze. Pet friendly building has resort-style amenities like a 24-hour concierge service, responsive management staff, pool, sauna, gym, tennis courts, party room, bike storage and more. Whether you're commuting or exploring, you'll love living so close to I-395, the Pentagon, the W&OD Trail, Four Mile Run, Columbia Pike, George Mason Drive, Clarendon, Old Town Alexandria waterfront, and the vibrant shops, theaters, salons, Harris Teeter and dining mecca of Village at Shirlington, just a mile down the street! Baileys Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Project enhances your long term investment potential! Must See!