You will not want to miss this light-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath penthouse-level condo in the sought-after 55+ community of Thoreau Place, ideally located directly across South Lake Drive from South Lakes Village Shopping Center—accessible via a private gated entrance and underground tunnel—for easy access to Safeway, Starbucks, CVS, restaurants, and more. Perfectly situated as the second-to-last unit on its hallway, this home offers exceptional peace and quiet. The kitchen and baths have been remodeled within the last 10 years, with major updates including HVAC (2018), hot water heater (2024), and electric panel (2023). Building upgrades include a new roof (2023), repaved parking lot (2023), updated fire alarm system (2025), and new elevators (2025). The freshly painted interior features a balcony off the primary bedroom and a turnkey, move-in-ready layout. The secure building offers a covered entrance, inviting lobby, on-site property manager, fitness center, meeting and party rooms, library, glass-enclosed solarium, three rooftop terraces with sunset views, a workshop, and weekly Fastran bus service to Wegmans, Target, and Walmart. As a resident, you’ll also enjoy full Reston Association membership which includes 15 pools, 55 miles of trails, numerous parks, 4 beautiful lakes, 52 tennis courts, 18 pickle ball courts, a variety of community events and programs throughout the year, including festivals, concerts, workshops, and social gatherings, several community centers, including the Reston Association's main headquarters, the Walker Nature Center, and the Lake House at Lake Newport, which offer spaces for community meetings, classes, and special events.