Craving a tranquil lifestyle to escape from everyday stresses? Set on a peaceful 0.19 acre lot on a quiet street, this lovely 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Bethesda residence provides privacy and serenity without compromising on convenience. Meticulously cared for by its original owners, this home is located in the highly desirable but still cozy Oakmont neighborhood directly across from Daley Lane Park, steps away from Ayrlawn Park, and a quick walk to NIH, Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, local schools and nature. Plus minutes away from downtown Bethesda and easy access to main traffic routes.

Custom features across the 4,610 sq ft layout include beautifully designed indoor and outdoor gathering areas as well as two indoor fireplaces, high ceilings and elegant moldings. Abundant sunlight beams through multiple large windows to accentuate the warm color palette inside. The main level offers a large open foyer, hardwood floors, and large bay windows in spacious living and dining rooms. You can relish the fresh breezes year-round on the front porch or the ample deck at the back. The centrally placed dining room opens to the large gourmet kitchen with new appliances and a comfortable breakfast area. The spacious family room with a wood burning fireplace is adjacent to the home office and kitchen and flows easily to the large deck with a view of the flagstone patio and landscaped backyard. Upstairs, upgraded hardwood flooring ushers you to your sun-filled private retreats offered by four bedrooms complete with plenty of closets and well-sized windows. Your spacious primary suite is enhanced by cathedral ceiling and two walk-in closets by California Closets, a dramatic skylight, a drop-in tub, dual sink vanities, and a shower ensuite. The above-grade lower level with LVP flooring provides plenty of additional space and light with direct outdoor access, ideal for guests and movie nights. This level includes a large recreation room with fireplace, a fifth bedroom with plenty of built-ins, an extra bathroom, and a bonus room/office with library shelving. Other features of this home include an upper floor laundry room, extra storage space on the lower floor and recently upgraded HVAC equipment.

Outside, the carefully tended aluminum fenced park-like yard is completely picturesque. You can enjoy wonderful flowering perennials during most of the year and a number of entertainment areas, highlighted by a well-crafted flagstone patio. A large driveway and a two-car detached garage will accommodate several cars for off-street parking.

This slice of paradise is close to an abundance of dining, shopping, and recreation options and in an ideal location with award-winning schools, walking distance to multiple parks, close to bike paths, and minutes from Bethesda Row, the Wildwood Shopping Center and Pike and Rose, I-495, Suburban Hospital and NIH. A prized dwelling like this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Come for a tour before it’s too late!
All offers are due by Tuesday September 6, at 12 pm.