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**OPEN THIS SUNDAY 10/11,1-3***STATELY, ELEGANT, SPACIOUS AND STUNNINGLY APPOINTED 5 BDR/4 /2 BATH CLASSIC COLONIAL WITH REFINED MODERN LINES! LOCATED IN PRIME LOCATION IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER PALISADES SUBDIVISION! FIT FOR ARCHITCTURAL DIGEST! The Awesome curb appeal! 70,000+ sq. ft lot (1.62 acres) with SPECTACULAR VISTA VIEWS! The residence, built in 1987 is perfectly nestled in a quiet Cul-de sac setting. Upon arriving you are immediately greeted by its grand and stately presence. A classic & refined home, where modern meets the traditional. A world onto its own! PRIVATE AND SERENE SETTING! Professionally landscaped mature front garden w/ Koi Pond welcomes you! INTERIOR: Characterized by a tailored aesthetic, seamlessly blending timeless traditional details with contemporary silhouettes. Bathed in natural light throughout, generous interior spaces flow with ease making the home feel unified, spacious and grand! Boasting a total 4,860 sq. ft of living space (including the fully finished lower level)! Upon entering, you are immediately greeted with the sense of arriving home, where functionality meets high design throughout- excellent floorplan! A thoughtfully designed floorplan that is ideal for daily casual family gatherings as a well as spirited entertaining. The living room, a masterclass in refinement, balances refined proportions with an intimate, cozy warmth that includes a centerpiece woodburning fireplace. Separate full sized dining room w/ recessed & custom chandelier lighting. The recently renovated Chef's Kitchen is the centerpiece of the home! Boasting custom cabinetry, stylish center waterfall island, high-end stainless-steel appliances, gorgeous quartz counters, full sized-eat in area, "stylish" pantry barn door, sliding French doors & dramatic picture window. A large mud room/ laundry room with additional storage and 2nd refrigerator leads to the two-car garage & workshop/ storage room. The family room is a space all onto its own! Dramatic cathedral ceiling, loads of windows, classic "stone mantle" wood burning fireplace make this perfect for family living. Sliding doors open to an enormous upper deck allowing for spectacular views. A study/ library, half bath & additional storage closet space complete the main level. UPPER LEVEL: The Owner's Suite complete w/ adjoining En-suite walk-in shower, soaking jacuzzi tub, skylights, & private toilet nook, 2 walk-in closets & private sitting/ reading/ dressing area. Additional 3 large bedrooms w/ ample closet space, 2 additional full luxury baths. LOWER LEVEL: Full sized, FULLY FINISHED ground level walkout basement. Incl. large bedroom suite w/ separate full bath & loads of closet space & additional half bath. INTERIOR/ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Grand foyer entrance, gleaming hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings, new recessed lighting, French doors, stylish finishes including decorative crown, chair rail & window moldings, two wood burning fireplaces, soaring cathedral & tray ceilings, fresh neutral designer paint throughout, new lower-level wall-to-wall Mohawk Berber carpeting. 2 zoned HVAC systems, 200+ amp electrical, generator, updated baths, 2 car attached front-loading garage, huge upper deck, lower patio , wrought iron fencing and Leaf Filter gutters! LOT: A Nature lovers dream garden! Serene oasis! The garden & lot is a world all onto its own! Stunning treetop vista views, semi-private setting among nature w/ fully fenced back offers a peaceful sanctuary! SUPERB LOCATION: Close to the Clara Barton Pky, Beltway, NOVA! Nearby amenities including shopping, restaurants, the C & O Canal, Potomac Village & nearby Downtown Bethesda. PLEASE NOTE: A voluntary HOA, the Palisades Citizens Association, prefers you join for a annual $250/yr which covers the maintenance of common areas/insurance/social activities. NOTE: NEW ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF INSTALLED OCT. 2026!
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Schools
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- Walt Whitman High School
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
- Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Commute
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I-495, I-270, Rt 355
Walkability
Very Walkable
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Property Tax
Montgomery County rate ($0.988 county + state)
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