Just a short walk from the Huntington Metro station, this 3-bedroom/2-bathroom Alexandria home is a commuter’s dream.

Step through the fully enclosed front porch—Your next greenhouse? An eclectic reading room?—into a first floor complete with hardwood floors, and separate living and dining rooms. The real star of this level: a kitchen with wrap-around counters that could double as a casual eat-in bar for weekday breakfasts.

The basement level includes a bedroom and full bathroom, as well as a private entrance leading to the property’s fenced-in backyard. There, you’ll find ample space for gardening, a patio area for a table and chairs, and off-street parking. Two more bedrooms are located upstairs, along with another full bathroom.

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Located near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health, North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose district is one of the newest, hottest urban centers in the DC Metro area. And this gorgeous 2-bedroom/2-bathroom luxury condo puts you at the heart of it all.

Located atop the new Hilton Canopy Hotel, the unit offers over 1,000 square feet of premier living space drenched in light from epic windows. The sparkling new kitchen features generous cabinet space, stainless-steel appliances, a gas range, and an island that doubles as the perfect breakfast bar. Hardwood floors run throughout the unit, and both bathrooms gleam with stylish fixtures.

Building amenities include a ballroom, a fitness center, and a dog “park.” And