One of Bethesda’s most admired homes!

Sited on a substantial 12,549 sq. ft. level lot within walking distance of the center of Bethesda, this magnificent and attractive Cape Cod home features tens of thousands of dollars in improvements and upgrades.  A careful examination of the details in this fact sheet will reveal the care and attention the current owners have put into this fine home.  The popular Bethesda Community School is right around the corner, all three schools in the Whitman district are within a few minutes drive, you can be in the center of Bethesda by car in less than three minutes, in short, the location is superb.
            The valuable and elusive 2-car garage, the superbly recently finished lower level and the interior and exterior renovations all combine to make this home one of 2008’s finest Bethesda offerings.  Enjoy!

Price:              $844,000                                             Lot Size:            12,549 sq. ft.

Legal:             Lot 21, Block B, Westmoreland Hills           Age:            Built in 1951

Taxes:             $7420.00 (07-08 next buyer)           Possession:            Immediate/flexible

Schools:          Bradley Hills Elementary, Thomas Pyle Middle School, Walt Whitman High School
                        Bethesda Community School for pre-school just a block away!

FIRST LEVEL

• Center entry hall with coat closet and crown molding.
• Living room (22’4” x 12’) with wood burning fireplace, crown molding, and doors to porch. Porch (10’x 12’)
• Dining room (11’ x 11’6”) with crown molding and chair rail.
• Table space kitchen/breakfast room with improvements (see below for details!).
• Bedroom #3 (currently used an office) (10’4” x 12’9”) with crown molding and enhanced closet.
• Full bath with shower.
• Two car garage with back door exit and two automatic openers. Excellent overhead storage.

SECOND LEVEL

• Bedroom #1 (left) (17’ x 12’4”) with walk-in enhanced closet and attic hatch, door to floored, lit attic storage space.  Ceiling fan too!
• Bedroom #2 (right left) (17’ x 12’) with enhanced double closet and ceiling fan.
• Full hall bathroom with tub. Hall linen closet and whole house fan.

LOWER LEVEL

• Finished recreation room (completed October 2006) (20’ x 16’- at widest point) with superior finishing.  Lighted cedar closet, a walk-in shelved and lighted closet, and a third lighted closet. Wall to wall carpeting and recessed lighting,
• Full bath (2006) with shower, ceramic tile flooring, pedestal sink, and exhaust fan.
• Finished exercise space with 15-pane French sliding pocket door, recessed lighting, outside exit to rear staircase, under-the-staircase lighted closet and vinyl tile flooring.
• Utility area with laundry facilities and furnace/a/c behind shuttered doors.

SPECIAL AMENITIES

• New asphalt shingle roof installed in 2004 ($5500.00).
• Quality construction.  The original home was built with a brick exterior, plaster walls and ceilings, gorgeous hardwood flooring, a quality interior trim package featuring real six panel doors.  In short, a very solidly built home. The additions and upgrades have been done with great care and quality as well.
• Lower level was completely renovated in 2006 by master home remodelers Smith, Thomas & Smith.  The cost of this renovation exceeded $75,000.
• Carrier gas forced air furnace has had the blower replaced in 2005 ($722.00) and the upper section including the heat exchanger replaced in 2002 ($1100.00), Electric central air conditioning. Honeywell clock thermostat in dining room. Honeywell electronic air filter.
• 50-gallon hot water heater (2003).
• A substantial electrical overhaul was completed.  The panel was completely replaced brand new in 2006, and at that time, the wiring to the main outside power line was updated and all lower level electrical was installed new.  In 2002 the wiring to the first and second floor was updated and additional outlets added to each room. Total cost $4130.00.
• Two overhead automatic garage door openers with remotes and a back door for easy unloading to the kitchen.
• High end GE Profile Washer and Dryer were installed new in 2003 ($2250.00).
• Flagstone patio in the spacious and well planted back yard.
• LARGE MODERN TABLE SPACE KITCHEN:
  Kitchenaid refrigerator freezer with icemaker (installed new in 2002 $1350.00)
  High-end GE Profile four burner gas stove (installed new in 2003 $1650.00)
  Kenmore dishwasher, Insinkerator disposer (2006 $350.00), side door to back and garage, stainless steel sink, white cabinetry including a wall of cabinets near the table area installed in (installed new in 2002 $3750.00)
  Stylish overhead lighting, (installed new in 2005 $800.00)
• All gutters and downspouts replaced new in 2003 $1500.00
• Front door update and hardware replacement in 2005 $1010.00
• Two garage door openers installed new in 2003 $1655.00
• All tile and flooring in baths on 1st & 2nd floors re-grouted in 2003 $850.00
• 1st & 2nd floor baths, new lighting in 2002 $350.00
• Hardwood flooring on 1st & 2nd floors refinished 2002 $2750.00
• 1st & 2nd floor, painting in 2008 $3750.00.
• Full exterior painting in 2003  $6500.00
• Storm windows and front and back storm doors.
• More than $20,000 in landscaping improvements in the past five years.
• Gas pipes to hot water heater replaced in 2005 $950.00
• Replaced all intake and riser water pipes with copper and meter, replaced bathroom tub and sink pipes, 1st floor shower updated, replaced sump pump, ran to gas pipe to the kitchen (all completed in 2003 $7500.)
• 1st and 2nd floor closet updates and lighting in 2002 $980.00
• 2nd floor closet door upgrades 2003 $750.00
• 2nd floor ceiling fan installations 2002 $450.00

Please Note:     Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  If room sizes, dates & costs are critical please verify.  Please verify independently if critical. Please verify schools independently.

 

 

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