This appealing and attractive colonial, located in the heart of Wood Acres, one of Bethesda's most sought after communities, has been beautifully maintained and updated by the current owners. The home features two additions/expansions that provide quality extra living space. The breakfast room addition to the home is flooded with light and overlooks the private rear yard. The pleasing sunroom features a cathedral ceiling and abundant light. The lower level was superbly finished recently, to include the addition of a full bathroom. Current owners also renovated both upstairs baths. All of the home's original windows have been replaced- either with additions or by current owner (Renewal by Andersen- insulated). A careful review of the details below will reveal the superb improvements this home features.

The location of the home is just a couple of blocks from the gorgeous Woodacres Park, scheduled for a major renovation any day, and the prestigious Woodacres Elementary school, also scheduled for a full scale renovation in June of this year. The school district of Walt Whitman High School and Thomas Pyle Middle School is one of the most sought after in the nation. Enjoy!

A FEW WORDS ABOUT WOOD ACRES…this harmonious collection of 400 homes was built by Albert Walker's Wood Acres Construction Company from 1940 through the late 1950's. Every original Wood Acres home is a colonial, built with brick, plaster walls, hardwood flooring and the care and pride of an era gone by. The rolling terrain and the magnificent trees provide for a setting that is the equal of any community in Bethesda. But the community is more than brick and mortar. This is a community where people really do know their neighbors, where there is an intense pride in being part of a community. The homes are meticulously cared for and have weathered the decades gracefully.

Community life is enhanced through the efforts of the Wood Acres Citizens Association. This community organization has been in continual service since the inception of the community 61 years ago. Wood Acres sponsors a fabulous 4th of July celebration each year, featuring home made floats, decorated bicycles and fire engines. It's a scene right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Thousands attend and while the event is specifically staged for the benefit of the community, we usually attract hundreds of past Wood Acres residents who have never really left the community…in their hearts. At Halloween and the Holiday season the children are visited by the Great Pumpkin and Santa, a Spring House Tour is held occasionally and a newcomer's party each year gives us a chance to meet our new neighbors.
Does it sound too good to be true? Ask anyone who lives in Wood Acres. They will tell you how special it is! It is simply a great place to live.

Price: $875,000
Age: Built in 1951
Lot Size: 7337 square feet
Taxes: $8189.69*
Legal: Lot 14 Block 15
Subdivision: Wood Acres
Schools: Woodacres/Pyle/Whitman
Possession: Flexible

*Estimated Real Property tax and other non-tax charges a new owner will pay in the first full year of ownership.

FIRST LEVEL
" Living room (17'6" x 12'4") with crown molding and fireplace with gorgeous mantle.
" Sun room (8'4" x 13') with tile flooring, 11 bright double paned casement windows, full view door, cathedral ceiling, and ceiling fan.
" Den (11' x 11') with crown molding, chair rail, Casablanca ceiling fan, and sun room entrance.
" Dining room (10" x 15') with built in display shelving.
" Half-bathroom.
" Large table space kitchen/breakfast room (9' x 22'9") (12'4" wide in breakfast room) with superb improvements (see below for details!).
" Laundry closet (with washer & dryer) access from kitchen/breakfast room.
" Large deck accessed by both the breakfast room and the sunroom.

SECOND LEVEL
" Master bedroom (15'1" x 12'6") with double closet and Casablanca ceiling fan. Renovated (2002) private master bathroom with shower.
" Bedroom #2 (front left) (10'1" x 12'5") with two closets and Casablanca ceiling fan.
" Bedroom #3 (back right) (11' x 11') with one closet and Casablanca ceiling fan.
" Renovated (2002) full hall bathroom with tub.
" Hall linen closet
" Pull-down attic hatch with ladder-step access.
o Current owners added extra (blown-in) insulation and plywood flooring for use as additional storage.

LOWER LEVEL
" Finished recreation room and full bathroom with tub (2007). Over a dozen recessed lights, track lighting, and new garage access door with window makes this and well-lit and inviting room. Work done with Montgomery County permit and approved inspection.
" One walk-in storage/utility closet.
" Access to one car garage.

SPECIAL AMENITIES
" Quality construction. The original home was built with plaster walls and ceilings, copper supply water piping. Gorgeous hardwood flooring (second floor refinished (2001), a quality interior trim package featuring real six panel doors. In short, a very solidly built home. The additions have been added in accordance to Montgomery County Code and inspections.
" New energy saving Renewal by Anderson insulated windows (in all windows except those in the added sunroom and one half-circle window in the added breakfast room)
" Hi-efficiency Trane forced air furnace (gas) and electric central air conditioning (outside compressor replaced in 2005).
" Gas hot water heater (replaced new in 2003).
" Increased insulation in the attic (2001).
" Plywood flooring & plug-in lights in attic for added storage space (2001).
" Asphalt shingle roofing installed in 1999.
" Overhead automatic garage door opener with two remotes.
" Washer and Dryer, located in the breakfast area convey.
" Updated electrical circuit breaker during basement renovation (Montgomery County inspected and approved).
" Large table space kitchen: Bosch dishwasher (2006), Panasonic four burner electric range, GE Profile refrigerator/freezer (2006), and recessed lighting.
" Breakfast area with cathedral ceiling, abundant windows, access to private deck, great light. Laundry facilities in the double closet!
" Insulated Therma-Tru front door added in 2005.
" Fold down ladder-steps attic access installed in 2005.
" Large deck on the back of the home.
" Wooden play structure (swings, sandbox) installed in 2002.
" A small basketball pad (10'x 14') was added in 2006.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If room sizes or dates are critical please verify. Please verify schools independently with the MCPS.