Situated along the popular Falls Road corridor, this custom built Contemporary home sits on over an acre of leafy woods in the Chestnut Ridge community. Truly a diamond in the rough, this home has soaring cathedral ceilings, sky lights and first floor au pair or in law suite (including kitchenette, sitting room and private bath). With the new owners' vision and updating, the results will be spectacular. Over 4000 sq. ft. of living space above grade, there are endless possibilities. The great room has a floor to ceiling Butler stone wood burning fireplace and triple sliding glass doors leading to a large deck. The formal dining room has access to both the great room and the kitchen with center island design (and access to a screened porch). Off of the kitchen is the family room with another wood burning fireplace and built-ins. A powder room and laundry are also located on this level. The upper level has a large primary bedroom with fireplace, balcony, walk in closet and master bath with shower and separate soaking tub. There are two additional bedrooms on this level.....(one of the bedrooms was originally two bedrooms and could easily be re-constituted) and a full bath. An additional walk in storage closet and a laundry shoot is on this level. The lower level is partially finished with additional storage and entrance to the garage. Over $145,000. of capital improvements have been made to this home including the removal of the underground oil tank, septic line from the house to the septic system, chimney repairs, insulation replacement in the attic, replacement of rear porch roof, replacement of well water pressure tanks, and more. A complete list of the improvements are available on line. This is an "AS IS" sale, inspections are welcome but owners will make no repairs. All showings by appointment only........DO NOT drive up driveway without appointment.