Waiting at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Fox Mill Estates, this gracious brick and clapboard Colonial beckons you. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath house with its pretty blue shutters and the manicured front lawn is framed by mature trees and shrubs. Inside, light from multiple large windows bathes gleaming hardwood floors with a warm and natural glow. A gas fireplace with lovely mantle adds an inviting touch while a large family room offers an extra dimension. A powder room lends convenience for guests.The kitchen has been nicely updated with plenty of cabinet space, ceramic tile floors, brushed nickel fixtures, stainless steel appliances, and a Chef s stainless steel hood. A large window over the sink allows extra sunshine in! There s a big breakfast room to one side of the kitchen and a formal dining room to the other. Or, take your meals out through wood-framed sliders to a big back deck, overlooking the giant back yard!Upstairs, a large master bedroom suite with overhead fan features his and hers closets. The master bath has been beautifully remodeled with a granite twin-sink vanity, additional granite counters, brushed nickel fixtures, a standup linen closet, ceramic tile floors and a huge walk-in shower with glass brickwork and exquisite mosaic detailing. The other bedrooms are nice and roomy, while the hallway bath has been renovated with a deep-soaking spa tub and stylish pedestal sink.Additional living and entertaining space have been made possible with a finished basement. There s fresh carpeting, full-sized windows that allow tons of light, a huge open area plus an additional room with windows, a full bathroom and a separate laundry with side-by-side front-loading washer and dryer. Also notable is the super-sized two-car garage!Lovely French doors lead out from the basement to an expansive brick patio. The fenced-in back yard has to be seen to be appreciated with trees, flagstones, and storage shed. Even better, the yard is big enough for croquet, summer lawn parties, and family football! Fox Mill Estates is one of Herndon s best-known subdivisions, offering two swim and tennis clubs, several tot lots and playgrounds, a pond, creeks and hiking trails that wind through a wooded community that was once farm country.