5515 Bradley Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22311

Shaded under towering trees along streets that invite bike riders, walkers andnneighbors who actually know each other is the hidden neighborhood of historic DowdennTerrace secluded, yet accessible to some of the best shops, restaurants and schools innNorthern Virginia.nnThe elegant solid-brick rambler at 5515 Bradley Boulevard is a gem among more thann300 houses built in an eclectic mix of styles from traditional to contemporary. Whethernyou like mid-century modern or a touch of historic charm, this house is for you.nA wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases anchors one end of the livingnroom, which opens to a formal dining room with a brushed-brass chandelier hung under andecorative ceiling medallion. The dining room leads to a sunlit den, study or home officen you decide. The kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances, undercounternlighting and a roomy pantry. Three generous bedrooms and two remodeled full bathroomsncomplete the layout. The floors are solid oak, and the windows feature plantationnshutters. Attached is a two-car garage large enough for SUVs.nnThe house sits on a three-quarter acre lot with a massive back yard sheltered by shadyntrees including a 200-year-old oak and a 100-year-old magnolia, along with azalea bushesnablaze with colors in the spring. The front yard is a carpet of grass maintained like anputting green.nnDowden Terrace was once a dairy farm. Walter Dowden started building houses on hisnland in the 1950s. Today the neighborho