Welcome to this spacious 3-level brick colonial on Albemarle Street just 3.5 blocks from Tenley Metro and 2.5 blocks from Janney Elementary School! The two-story addition provides a wonderful kitchen/great room and a large, cathedral-ceilinged master bedroom with bay of windows and sitting area. This superb NW DC area provides easy access to downtown Washington, DC, I-495, and local airports. Fun neighborhood: Friendship Turtle Park with basketball and tennis courts, playing fields, and tot lot; Wilson indoor pool; and (to be built) Hearst outdoor pool. Schools, the Tenleytown Library, Whole Foods, Target, Ace Hardware, Container Store, CVS and more are by the Metro-- just a few blocks away. Definitely convenient living at its best! Main Level: Enter the welcoming foyer from the broad, bluestone front porch with beadboard ceiling fan, and recessed lighting. A through-hallway with two coat closets leads to the spacious open, eat-in kitchen/great room with tons of prep space and storage, stainless appliances, three built-in bookcases, and home office station. Granite counters, gas cook-top with retractable vent system, double wall ovens, built-in microwave, refrigerator, disposal, dishwasher, and ceiling fan. Glass French doors from kitchen open to the landscaped backyard with mature plantings and privacy fence. Hallway has updated half bath with pocket door and walk-in pantry closet. To the left of the foyer is a gracious, generously-sized living room with wood-burning fireplace, picture window, and ample shelves and cabinets. The large, elegant dining room with built-in, lighted china cabinet is in between the living room and kitchen, providing excellent entertaining space complete with stereo system with dual speakers in kitchen and living room (controlled from either place). Recessed lighting throughout. Hallway has stairs to recently refinished lower level. Upper Level One: Huge, bright primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, bay window with recessed lighting, ceiling fan, two custom walk-in closets with integral dressers, a built-in vanity table, linen cabinet, and large en suite primary bath (#1 of 4.5). Spacious bedroom #2 was formerly the primary bedroom and includes a large walk-in closet, ceiling fan, and en suite bath with shower (#2 of 4.5). Bedroom #3 is also amply sized with ceiling fan. Hall full bath (#3 of 4.5) with updated vanity and commode, and glass-doored tub/shower. Linen closet in hallway. Pull-down stairs to full, floored attic. Lower Level: Recently renovated family room with bookcases and flat-screen TV, full bath (#4 of 4.5), and kitchenette. Home office/bonus room with pocket doors. A hinged bookcase opens to a crawl space storage area and French drain with sump pump. Separate laundry room with washer and dryer (2019), storage space, and utilities. Additional storage in large utility closet and cabinet under the stairs. Additional Information: Chair rail moldings, crown moldings, outdoor lighting. Hardwoods throughout main and upper levels. Tankless water heater (2019). Two-zoned, gas-fired forced air heating and electric central air conditioning. Heat pump in attic (2017). Hard-wired, custom designed alarm system (installed 2000, updated 2019) includes carbon monoxide and smoke detectors (security panel in clothes closet under basement stairs). Landscaped, fenced backyard includes bluestone patio with fountain, barbeque area, two hose bibs for ease of gardening maintenance, and walk-in storage shed.