Colonial

Conceived by renowned architect, John Neufeld, this nearly 12,000 s.f. gem is sited on over 2.3 acres of lush landscaping.Upon entering the gates, one is greeted by specimen plantings and an artfully designed masonry driveway.Once inside, prepare to be wowed by the22x22 Reception Hall w/marble floor,curved stairway and shimmering crystal chandelier,easily lowered for cleaning+bulb changing by a key outlet in the wall.There is even a "Whisper Gallery" created by the perfectly formed Rotunda, at the base of the main stairway. A great conversation piece!Centered on the house and in view of the Reception Hall is the Grand Salon w/Gas FP, gorgeous soaring window wall overlooking the private grounds, and accented by the soft sounds from an interior fountain. Banquet sized Dining Room with Crystal chandelier, three built in cabinets with mirrors, and nothing less than remarkable, plaster molding. Cherry paneled Library w/2nd Gas Fireplace +secret bookcase door opening to Main Level Primary Bedroom Suite. Primary His and Her Bathroom connected by shower, and jetted soaking tub below a 12"-3' Cathedral ceiling. 2 Walk-in closets+ Exercise Room/Dressing Room , all in a very private suite. Butler's Pantry w/lighted cabinets leads to spacious open Gourmet Kitchen w/Island seating and rich wood cabinets. Large walk-in Pantry. Breakfast Area and cheerful Atrium/Sunroom w/ skylights over a complete wall of Fr. Doors opening to a to a skylight lit covered Breezeway and steps down to the Lanai. New $14,000 Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Jenn Aire Dbl Wall Ovens,Dacor Warming Drawer, Jenn Aire 5 burner Gas cook top, built-in Microwave+Beverage Refrigerator. A 3rd/4th Gas Fireplace, is Dbl Sided from the Kitchen to the Family Room. Family Room boasts16 foot peaked wood ceiling+ 2 furniture grade built-ins book shelves. 2 P.R's on this level+ main level Laundry Room.The Laundry Room/Mud Room connect the Kitchen to the 4 Car Garage. On Upper Level, 6 Bedrooms each w/ensuite Bathrooms, hardwood floors+ Walk-In Closets. (Primary on Main Level has His and Her Bathrooms connected by the Shower.) for a total of 6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 3 Half bathrooms. Fabulous Home Office, w/built-in double desks, and file cabinets.The Lower Level is 4650 s.f of "Party". 33'x22.5' Rec Rm w/Dance Floor under a twinkling starlit ceiling. A Pool Table Rm, Card Playing area, Theater Room w/ built-ins+exhaust fan system to keep the air moving and fresh, 6th Bedroom w/ ensuite Bathroom and a walk in closet, plus 2 more walk-in closets one of which is cedar lined. Storage closet w/shelves 34" long. The Wet Bar is the most spectacular custom Wet Bar that you will ever see. Replicated from one that the owners saw on their travels, reminiscent of 1930's Manhattan with backlit glass block w/ mirrors + glass to the ceiling, showcasing your most collectible spirits. Immediately adjacent is a custom designed Wine Cellar, diminutive in scale but big on style, with scenes of Tuscany as a backdrop. Throughout the house as well as outside, there is a built-in Sonos sound system with speakers and volume controls, controlled by your phone.There is a Lutron Lighting system, also controlled by your phone. Five Security cameras, and an exterior landscape misting system that keeps the specimen plantings lush. In 2017, the owners spent in excess of $500,000 on creating a double Terrace with Lanai, Motor Court providing additional private parking for up to 8 cars, a 3rd patio adjacent to the domed ceiling Pavilion w/ Gas stainless steel BBQ Kitchen, stone terrace w/ Gas Fire Pit and a covered Bar that seats 6.There is even a Meditation Garden under a beautiful arched structure that has been the perfect backdrop for taking photos.The Potomac Ranch neighborhood is quiet, and this leg of Alloway Drive is private, therefore no cut-through traffic. Minutes to Tyson's Corner, Bethesda, Washington, D.C. ,Potomac Village and the C+O Canal Towpath as well as the waterfalls at Great Falls Park.