Colonial

This classic stone colonial exudes New England style, complete with wood floors, lovely primary rooms, an expansive kitchen, 5 fireplaces and high ceilings. Sunlight pours into the home via multiple sets of French doors and skylights, allowing the outdoors to seamlessly blend into the interior spaces. The den, family room and kitchen all overlook mature gardens and lawn areas, a patio and a gorgeous black-bottom heated pool. There are 5 bedrooms, 5 full and one half baths, and over 5,400 square feet plus a fully finished lower level. Step into the spacious entry foyer, which is flanked by the formal living and dining rooms. Each of these rooms features a fireplace, and the dining room opens to a custom butler's pantry. There is a handsome home office/library, with built-ins and French doors opening to the rear yard. The family room is stunning, with a soaring 2-story ceiling, massive stone fireplace, dramatic windows and doors to the backyard. The kitchen is ideal for the entertainer, complete with long runs of granite counters, a huge island, and large table space. The main level is complete with the laundry room, a powder room and a full bath. Upstairs there are 4 spacious bedrooms, including a fabulous owner's suite. The owner's suite includes a sitting area enhanced by a fireplace, his-and-hers walk-in closets and a large bath. There are two bedrooms that share a jack-and-jill bath, and another bedroom with its own private full bath. The lower level offers brand new luxury carpeting, so much space for billiards, games, media and exercise, an ensuite guest bedroom and abundant storage space. Mature gardens add color year-round to the fully fenced backyard and a fabulous black-bottomed heated pool is ideal for entertaining or for the residents' own personal enjoyment. There is easy access to the main-level full bath from the pool, making it ideal for parties and warm weather fun. The home is located in the highly sought after Walt Whitman cluster, but has easy access to fine private schools as well. It is moments from downtown Bethesda, and has easy access to everything in and around the nation's capital. With its light-filled, inviting spaces, dramatic architectural appointments and fabulous outdoor amenities, this beautiful home is ideal for gracious living and entertaining indoors or out!