Beaux Arts, Ranch/Rambler

This exquisitely expanded and impeccably renovated home is a seamless blend of sophisticated living and contemporary flair. It presents a rare opportunity to live on a beautiful tree lined street in the highly coveted Bellevue Forest neighborhood just 1 stop light to D.C.. Nestled on an enchanting, professionally landscaped private near ¼ acre lot approximately ½ mile to Donaldson Run Park, Potomac Overlook Regional Park and Gulf Branch Nature Center . This is not your typical boring new construction style home. This home exudes charm and character and boasts features only found with long time owners who have insisted on high quality finishes and care. An enchanting portico and wide front porch welcome you to this architectural masterpiece. Once inside you can't help but be captivated by the main level living spaces which include an updated expansive chef’s kitchen with large eat-in area, a La Cornue range, built-in convection Kitchenaid double oven with microwave, a large walk-in pantry and second pantry, a peninsula with marble counter top and breakfast bar. The kitchen has more than ample cabinetry and opens to a sweeping living room with a wall of windows, skylight and a show stopping fireplace with stone mantel surround flanked by built-in bookshelves and cabinetry. The random width hardwood flooring is in beautiful condition and a second wall of built-ins & cabinets adds to the living room’s elegance. A door leads from the living room to the backyard allowing easy access to an engaging level backyard with beautiful hardscape and gardens. A charming powder room with custom sink and gorgeous faux painting is conveniently situated just off the living room and a transition room at the other end of the living room ushers you to a stunning artist studio addition which features soaring ceilings, skylight, walls of windows with southerly and easterly exposures and French doors leading to a spectacular massive brick Georgetown style patio with trellis and manicured gardens. An expansive dining room is conveniently located off the kitchen and exudes elegance and charm with it’s bay window, gas fireplace, wide plank hardwood flooring and built-ins. The dining room provides a perfect warm space for entertaining large groups. Two exceptionally large secondary bedrooms share a full ceramic tiled bath and a very large “bonus room” addition complete the first floor living space and provides the perfect venue for child's play area, library, workout room or office as it’s currently being used. Off the rear hallway, just a few steps up is an enormous magnificent primary bedroom suite. The suite is a private sanctuary highlighted by soaring ceilings, a wall of windows and wonderful views of the exceptionally private backyard. The primary bathroom beckons you with its heated floors, a jacuzzi tub, separate shower with frameless glass enclosure, shampoo niche and built-in bench.and a large vanity with travertine top and Kohler undermount sink, A large walk-in closet parallels and runs the depth of the bathroom suite.. The lower level is drenched in sunlight and offers an exceptionally private guest suite with full bath or use as a second office, workout room or whatever type of space you can imagine. The real show stopper is the enchanting level backyard which boast tremendous privacy and features a massive brick Georgetown style patio as well as gorgeous professionally landscaped and manicured gardens, a trellis, a sumptuous pond with stone features & filter system as well as a green house for year around herbs. There is a large lush grassy play area as well as a row of trees which provide tremendous privacy. This home will exceed your expectations!