Be home for the holidays! A beautiful Colonial residence in the heart of Alexandria City. Situated in the sought-after neighborhood of Seminary Ridge, 3905 Colonial Ellis Avenue is a commanding home with over 3,500 square feet on three finished levels. Featuring over 100K of improvements throughout, it's the very definition of move-in ready. A grand foyer comfortably welcomes all that step through the front door. The formal living room will become the setting of many future gatherings and will extend to the equally elegant separate dining room. From the dining room, effortlessly step into the sophisticated eat-in kitchen that was completely renovated in 2018. Offering a crisp clean look, and showcasing a center island with a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances (all new in 2018), white subway tile backsplash, gas cooktop, double-oven, soft-close drawer/cabinet technology, and a double-door pantry, entertaining and fixing everyday meals will be a breeze. Sliding glass doors from the kitchen, open to a flagstone patio and tranquil backyard environment. Passing through glass French doors, the kitchen adjoins the gracious family room; a warm atmosphere enhanced by the wood-burning fireplace with dramatic brick surround. A combination mudroom/laundry room, nesting between the garage and kitchen, also provides access to the main levels half bathroom. The upper level is complete with four large bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite boasts an ample walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with a quartz vanity and a walk-in shower. Three other bedrooms share an updated hallway bath with a tub shower. The finished lower level presents the perfect area to kick back and relax with a great rec room/second family room and generous storage. It also provides a 5th bedroom and a full bathroom, making it the ideal option for guests to retreat or for use as an au pair/in-law suite. Like most homes in Seminary Ridge, this property sits on a quarter-acre lot and delivers a two-car garage. The residents of this neighborhood enjoy wide sidewalks and peaceful tree-lined streets and are close to all the amenities that Alexandria Commons and Bradlee Shopping Center offer. Being close to Old Town, Shirlington, and DC ensures that there is always something to fun to do, and the community hosts many annual events that bring all neighbors together. And commuters will appreciate being centrally located with easy access to major interstate highways and more!