6115 MADAWASKA ROAD , Bethesda, MD 20816

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Gorgeous Traditional luxury home in Glen Echo Heights with over 7,500 sq ft of finished living space on 4 levels. Amazing architectural features and custom workmanship/millwork both inside and out including 10' ceilings, 9" baseboards, 8" crown molding, attractive raised paneling, solid oak hardwood floors on two levels, wood framed Pella windows, 6-panel solid hardwood interior doors with upgraded trim, Hardieplank and cedar shake exterior siding and architectural shingle roofing. The heart of the home is a light-filled rear family room including a stunning coffered ceiling and wood-burning, stone-surround fireplace which opens to picturesque views off the raised rear deck. The gourmet chef's kitchen will please the most discriminating buyers who enjoy cooking/entertaining and includes a 10' granite island/breakfast bar with a large Butcher Block end cap, bar sink and trash compactor. Top quality kitchen appliances include a 48" Wolf professional 6-burner double oven/range with large custom wood vent hood, adjacent warming drawer and SubZero fridge. There are several dining area choices including a formal dining room for family get-togethers, a breakfast bar area, counter space for grab-and-go morning meals and a screened porch for nicer weather days or for enjoying a morning coffee with a newspaper or an afternoon book. If you happen to work from home, you'll love the cozy library/office room with floor-to-ceiling bookcases and the option for semi-privacy via pocket French doors. The first upper floor features 4 full bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including a primary en-suite with cozy gas-burning fireplace, tray ceiling, a huge 16'x13' walk-in dressing closet and adjacent dressing nook, and a large bathroom with soaking tub, double vanities, make-up/desk area, a separate shower and water closet. The other 3 bedrooms on this level are generously sized with another en-suite and the third and fourth bedrooms which share a 'Jack and Jill" bath. This level also has a large laundry room with sink, folding area and top of the line Speed Queen washer and dryer. The second upper level includes a large open living room area, 5th bedroom and full bath. Lower level features a open "rec room" style layout, a legal 6th bedroom with egress, a "bonus" room with egress that could be used as a 7th bedroom, an adjacent full bath, plenty of storage and an attached 2-car garage. Rear yard features a rain garden to protect the Chesapeake from runoff and adds an aesthetically pleasing eco feature. With all of this it's easy to see how this home won a Gold Award from the Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association when originally built. Quite simply, homes of this caliber are becoming more scarce with buyers having to compromise on quality--not so with this lovingly maintained property that is ready and waiting for it's next owners. Call for an appointment or schedule with your agent today.