Welcome to 1225 Admiral Zumwalt Lane - a gorgeous, five-bedroom home in Herndon's sought-after Stuart Estates. The home is positioned on a beautifully landscaped, .84-acre, cul-de-sac lot that backs to the woods - providing the most tranquil of settings for your summertime cookouts or morning coffee. Built in 2004, this 5500+ sqft home offers an abundance of thoughtful living space throughout. Upon entrance into the foyer, one is greeted on one side by the formal dining room and the other by an elegant living room. Continue through to the palatial, two-story family room that features a breathtaking stone-fireplace and soaring windows. Immediately off the family room is the large kitchen with ample cabinet space, a gas-range, walk-in pantry, a laundry room off the three-car garage and access to the second-story deck that features a built-in 42” Viking gas-grill. An office, light-drenched sunroom and half-bath complete the main level. Upstairs features the spacious primary suite with gas-fireplace, two walk-in closets and en-suite bathroom with shower and separate Whirlpool tub. Three additional bedrooms - one with its own en-suite bathroom, and two that share third full-bathroom complete the upper level. The walk-out basement is an entertainer's dream with a beautiful, two-sided ventless fireplace, a home theater, billiards area, a remarkable built-in bar, the 5th bedroom, a full bathroom and tons of storage space! Directly outside the basement doors is a new hardscaped patio, perfect for relaxing around a fire-pit with friends. This quiet setting, just minutes from multiple major thoroughfares, offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Recent updates include, but are not limited to, replacement of all 3 furnaces/HVAC systems in 2021; a 30-year architectural shingle roof installed in 2013; new washer/dryer installed in 2023; A 975 sqft hardscape patio w/ retaining wall in 2021; a 400 sqft Timbertech Deck w/ 42" Viking Gas Grill and granite countertop; Flagstone walkway and porch in 2013; Iron Balusters for the railings; brand new carpet in upstairs bedrooms in 2024 and much more. Come see for yourself what makes this home and neighborhood so special!