Colonial

EXTERIOR PHOTOS SHOW ALTERNATE HOME COLOR. Here it is! The hard to find house with the amazing location inside the beltway that doesn't sacrifice square footage or modern finishes. Stunning, light-filled porch front home in the heart of the Village of North Chevy Chase w/proximity to downtown Bethesda, downtown DC, and other points while boasting approx 6,300 beautifully finished square feet. Designed & completed by Artery Custom Homes in 2004, this spectacular porch front residence on a sizable corner lot blends in seamlessly with the older Chevy Chase homes of the neighborhood and offers the features, spaces, details and finishes that today's buyers expect. Updates are everywhere including newly refinished hardwood floors, brand new stain-resistant carpet in bedrooms and basement, and fresh paint! The front door opens to an impressive and spacious foyer and gallery hall that extends through to the family room. Attention to detail in the home is noteworthy and seen in the 10' and coffered ceilings, ample oversized windows, three-piece molding and custom trim, and more. The main level includes a spacious living room with fireplace, large dining room, open and airy gourmet cook's kitchen with walk-in pantry, a breakfast room open to a beautiful family room with fireplace and stunning coffered ceiling, and a separate office with floor-to-ceiling windows. Doors from the breakfast room lead to rear deck and yard, and access to the covered carport for two. Additional entry from the side yard also leads to the gallery hall, powder room and coat closet. The upper level features 9' ceilings and four bedrooms, three full baths, plus an additional sitting room and a laundry room. The owner's suite includes an oversized sumptuous spa bath with dual showers, linen closet, walk-in closet, and opens to a spacious and private outside terrace! Two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath, and the third has its own bath en-suite. The sitting room off the owner bedrm is ideal for use as an office or nursery or could easily be converted to a fifth upper level bedroom. A recreation room with fireplace and wet bar, media room, two additional bedrooms (one currently used as the gym) and a full bath are found in the fabulous lower level with walkout access and 9' ceilings. The fenced yard features a rear deck with partial cover, and an attractive, landscaped and level yard. There is also a state of the art Generac generator, which will power 80% of the home as needed. Residents of North Chevy Chase know what a great location they have, as access to shopping, transportation and parks is hard to beat, and now is the perfect time to join this sought after community. Plans for the nearby Chevy Chase Lake development, slated for completion in Fall of 2021, include retail anchored by a grocery, Ritz Carlton condos, direct access to the new Purple Line, and more. In the meantime, residents continue to enjoy the grounds of the Audubon Society, Candy Cane City, Rock Creek Park, and Meadowbrook Stables. A major bonus (and for many, the social epicenter of the neighborhood) is the fabulous North Chevy Chase Swimming Pool Association, only two blocks away. Membership to residents of North Chevy Chase is available by application and offers three pools, swim and diving teams, plus year-round tennis, social activities, community events, and more. North Chevy Chase Elementary School is also within two blocks! Nearby as well are Starbucks, Einstein Bagels, banking, gas stations, a beloved neighborhood veterinarian, and more. Often thought of as one of the best-kept secrets in our area, the neighborhood of North Chevy Chase is one of those rare, tight-knit and extremely welcoming communities where neighbors routinely gather for Halloween, 4th of July, summer-end pool parties, community yard sales, Thanksgiving food drives, and more. Homes here aren't often on the market as many residents simply cannot bear to leave this gem of a neighborhood. Don't miss your chance!