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Built in 1902 and thoughtfully expanded and modernized several times in past 25 years, this bright cheerful North Chevy Chase home features the charm of an older home combined with the modern family space and conveniences that today’s buyers want - the best of old and new. The gracious entry, with wood burning fireplace, is flanked by a separate dining room and spacious living room. Beyond the living room, french doors lead to a private, hideaway library, office or music room. The main hallway leads back to the family room and kitchen - a large, comfortable open space that offers easy living. The kitchen, with classic white cabinetry and granite counters, connects to a dining area and an ample family room. This light airy room, with fireplace and an entire wall of custom-built bookcases, looks out on a landscaped wooded garden through a row of stately, shin-to-ceiling windows across the back wall. Sunshine brightens the interior. A large back deck and quiet meditative natural garden beckon you to relax and enjoy. The second floor features five bedrooms and three baths, including a master suite. The house has retained much of its original charm with high ceilings, handsome wood floors, classic moldings and some leaded glass windows. The lower level has a large play room, storage space and direct access the artist studio. This sky-lit studio with a separate entrance could also be an ideal home office or teen haven. This home is just 2-4 blocks from North Chevy Chase Elementary School, the neighborhood pool, and Woodend, the Audubon Naturalist Society sanctuary, as well as shops, restaurants, and Starbucks at Chevy Chase Lake center. Easy nearby access to Rock Creek Park and major commuting arteries, including the Beltway, Connecticut Ave, East West Highway, and Beach Drive. It’s a short drive to shops and entertainment both at Chevy Chase and Bethesda centers.

FIRST FLOOR Welcoming two-story front veranda Gracious entry foyer with wood burning fireplace Spacious living room with french doors out to front veranda Library/den/music room with french doors off living room Separate dining room and french doors to veranda Clean modern kitchen open to the large family room Family room with dining area, wood burning fireplace, and custom book shelves Powder room Sky lit stairwell to second floor SECOND FLOOR Master bedroom with ample closets and laundry Sky lit master bath with two sinks, separate tub and shower Second and third bedroom with extensive built ins, currently used as offices Fourth bedroom Fifth bedroom Hall full bath with cathedral ceiling and skyligh Third full bath LOWER LEVEL Rec room/playroom Large storage area Utilities Access to studio STUDIO Light filled sky-lit artist studio with heat and running water Door to the outside SPECIAL FEATURES Sunny yellow stucco exterior with grand columns Classic southern-style veranda Pretty oak floors on first and second floors Classic moldings and details including leaded glass windows, french doors and original window in the master bedroom Custom bookcases in family room Recessed lighting Two wood burning fireplaces Granite counters in kitchen (2010) Built-in wine rack and desk area near kitchen New cooktop, sink and oven (2010) Washer/dryer on the second floor Clean, dry basement play room Large basement storage area with built-in 10-case wine rack. Large rear deck overlooking professionally landscaped yard and garden with pond, tall birches, cryptomeria, holly bushes, and many perennials Two floor bedrooms used as offices with many built-in features Large attic storage, with ladder access Off street parking for multiple cars Spacious modern artist studio that could be home office or teen hangout Schools: Rosemary Hills/North Chevy Chase, Westland, Bethesda Chevy Chase High School Chase Swimming Pool Association…a private neighborhood swim club with active coaching and competition for children of all ages. Legal description: Lot 40 Block 3 Taxes: $ 9,714.14 Estimated Real Property Taxes and Other Non-tax Charges a new owner will pay for first full fiscal tax year of ownership Property believed to be in good condition, but conveys “as is”.

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