8043 Winstead Manor Lnwhere serenity and unbelievable natural light abound. This home is a rare gem that offers an enchanting private haven just minutes from Alexandria and all of Northern Virginias finest amenities. Vaulted foyer welcomes you into a light-filled space where hardwood floors lead through an office, formal living and dining rooms and into spectacular, light-filled entertainment spaces. Open gourmet kitchen is the heart of the home, overlooking both the magnificent centerpiecean outstanding great room with soaring vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the space with natural lightas well as a captivating and idyllic sunroom where light streams through expansive windows all through the day. The gracious first floor living area opens into a meticulously landscaped outdoor sanctuary where a bespoke stone patio with ambient lighting transforms evening gatherings into magical experiences. The expansive deck also features a well-maintained H2X Fitness lap current pool (like the equivalent of a treadmill for lap swimming) and hot tub surrounded by thoughtfully designed lounge spaces. The oversized and expansive primary bedroom suite offers a private retreat with custom walk-in closet and spa-inspired ensuite bath. The upper level also features three additional bedrooms with ensuite baths. Fully finished and sprawling lower level features bedroom 5 with a walk out to the rear yard, a full-size bathroom, a home theater with surround sound audio system for cinematic sound experience, a bonus den/office/informal bedroom, and two additional storage rooms. Other key upgrades in the home include top-level 2-Zone Trane air conditioning systems, built-in irrigation system, invisible dog fence and collar, fully fence backyard, over 400 sq ft of TREX decking, custom up-lighting in the rear yard to enhance hosting your twilight gatherings and more. Steps away, community walking trails wind through charming, wooded areas. Located in the Winstead Manor community just minutes from Wegmans Hilltop, Mount Vernon, and convenient access to I-95, this exceptional residence is a gateway to tranquil living while maintaining access to Washington DC. Schedule your showing today or join us at one of the three open houses this weekend!