There's a reason people get misty-eyed when they talk about, "Lake Life." And this is your opportunity to find out why! And really, this place is more like Lake Life 2.0; it has all of the elements you'd expect - sweeping lake views, waterfowl, boating, peace & serenity, the works. But, since this property is on Lake Thoreau in the heart of Reston, you also have quick access to gobs of conveniences and amenities. But let's not get ahead of ourselves., we'll cover location below. Walls of windows fill the home with natural light and provide stunning lake views from all three levels, A Trex deck overlooks the water and a staircase leads to a professionally landscaped backyard with native plantings, wired landscape lighting, and hand-stacked flagstone retaining walls. The main level includes an updated kitchen with soapstone countertops, KraftMaid cabinetry with soft-close drawers, a Maytag 5-burner electric range, stainless built-in microwave, Maytag dishwasher, and KitchenAid French-door refrigerator. The dining and family rooms have expansive lake views, hardwood floors, and a corner two-sided, wood-burning fireplace. The upper level has three bedrooms, and a newly renovated hall bath. The primary suite has direct lake views and includes an updated bath with a mirrored sliding barn door, custom cherry vanity and a frameless shower. The lower level features luxury vinyl tile flooring, a spacious recreation room with sliding glass doors to the patio and yard, a full hall bath, and a fourth bedroom with water views. The home is just a short walk to South Lakes Village Center with shopping, gas, Starbucks and some local favorite dining spots including Cafe Sano & Red's Table overlooking the water. Reston is home to 55 miles of paved walking trails, 15 pools (Ridge Heights - one of two heated pools in the association - is a short 1/4 mile walk), over 50 tennis and pickleball courts and the Walker Nature Center - a 72 acre natural area, just over one mile from your front door. And for commuters: the home is 1 1/2 mile from the Wiehle Ave Silver Line Metro Station and Rte 267 (Dulles Toll Road) and less than 10 miles from Dulles International Airport. Reston Town Center (3 miles away) offers over 50 retailers, 35 restaurants, a movie theater, summer concerts and winter ice skating.