Colonial

NEW PRICE! A collaboration of artistic vision between the owners, designer David Miles, and builder Timberlake Homes, this charming 1949 center-hall colonial has been expanded and modernized to exacting standards. With all of its original charm intact, the residence has been transformed into a wonderful residence that is perfect for gracious living and entertaining on any scale. The curb appeal is off the charts, with beautiful gardens, four large dormers and an expansive front porch with a Maryland flagstone floor and stained beadboard ceiling extending a warm welcome. Bathed in sunlight, the interior features beautiful hardwoods, wonderful window arrays, and doorknobs with crystal glass knobs. The primary rooms include a kitchen with a large Brazilian granite island, a six-burner gas stove, elegant custom cabinets, and a range backsplash of imported Italian tile. The adjacent dining area is enhanced by an exposed brick wall and a Napolean gas fireplace framed with hand-made tile. The living room features a wood burning fireplace with an imported hand-sawed free floating maple mantel and lovely views to the backyard. Truly spectacular, a four-season sunroom has three walls of windows, refinished hardwoods and views of the half-acre property that are stunning. There are three bedrooms on the upper level, including a spacious primary bedroom with a renovated bath, a hall bath with updated fixtures, and a large landing space that is ideal for reading or a homework/computer station. The fully conditioned attic level is so inviting, painted in a crisp navy and white palette and offering a large living space, a bedroom, wonderful storage in the eaves, and cast in sunlight from the four dormers. This space can be used for guests, a fifth bedroom for kids, for a magical playroom, a fabulous home office or an artist. The lower level is finished to the same exacting standards, with a large recreation room, a renovated full bath, office space, ample storage and a laundry room with front loading machines on pedestals. Step outside to the backyard, where an entertainer’s paradise awaits. 3-levels of terraced gardens are juxtaposed against the Maryland flagstone patio, lovely trees and granite walls to create an idyllic setting for enjoying the park-like surroundings. Overlooking the Silver Creek Branch of Rock Creek Park and steps to the hiking and walking trails off Beach Drive, this home has so much privacy, yet is just one mile to the charming town of Kensington, shopping, restaurants, and the MARC train. Truly extraordinary in every season, this is the forever home of your dreams!