New Posting on The Heart of Bethesda! Just Steps to Downtown Bethesda!

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5119 Manning Drive Bethesda, MD 20814

Price: $1,425,000

Beautifully appointed and expanded Cape Cod located just steps from downtown Bethesda. Built in 1938, a recent major addition and full renovation create the perfect combination of old world charm and luxurious modern family living spaces with exquisite finishes, delightful archways, handsome moldings, built-in mill-work, high ceilings, gleaming wood floors and other superb architectural details throughout.  The new layout offers a formal living room, elegant dining room with chair rail molding, and a sun-drenched family room addition that opens to the kitchen with coffered ceilings and inviting views. The renovated top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen features high end stainless steel appliances (Viking range, Sub Zero refrigerator and separate full Sub Zero freezer, Bosch dishwasher), granite counter-tops, large island and built-in desk area.  The main level also includes a playroom / 4^th bedroom, renovated full bath, mudroom area with expansive walk-in closet, and a rear deck and screened in porch overlooking the beautiful English garden. There are three bedrooms and two full baths on the upper level, including a luxurious master bedroom suite with decadent master bath, plus a bedroom level laundry room. The captivating grounds of this home have been meticulously cared for; the yard has stone walkways, colorful purple Beautyberry plants, remarkable Crape Myrtles and many more exquisite mature plantings. The home is complete with an deep private driveway and detached garage.  Ideally located near schools, library, shopping, coffee shops, Metro, the Crescent Trail and vibrant downtown Bethesda, this is the one you've been waiting for - Welcome Home!

MAIN LEVEL............................

• Inviting FORMAL LIVING ROOM includes crown molding, recessed lighting and hardwood floors

• Convenient MUDROOM area with side entrance, sports closet, and HUGE double hung walk-in closet with closet organizing system

• Sophisticated CHEF'S KITCHEN with Ivory Chiffon granite counters and custom cabinetry with retractable drawers, Sub Zero refrigerator, separate full Sub Zero freezer, stainless steel six burner Viking gas cook-top with double oven and grill, stainless steel Bosch dishwasher, recessed lighting, large island / prep area, wine cooler, built-in wine rack, desk area, generous pantry, decorative archways, 18 inch tile flooring, opens to family room and mudroom

• Outstanding FAMILY ROOM with coffered ceilings, custom built-in display shelving and cabinets, recessed lighting, handsome stone fireplace; this room opens to the kitchen, screened in porch, and the rear deck and yard via French doors

• Tasteful FORMAL DINING ROOM with chair rail molding, recessed lighting, pleasing archway, and hardwood flooring

• Renovated FULL BATH with glass enclosed shower, ceramic tile accents and wood vanity

• Comfortable PLAYROOM or FOURTH BEDROOM with crown molding, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, deep closet and hardwood flooring

UPPER LEVEL.........................

• OWNER’S SUITE: Extraordinary freshly painted MASTER BEDROOM with long hallway to ensure privacy, his and her cedar lined closets, recessed lighting, linen closet, hardwood flooring, and French doors overlooking beautiful English garden. Luxury MASTER BATH with Italian marble tile, double vanity, a jetted soaking tub, designer custom tile work, and a separate large glass enclosed steam shower with bench seating

• SECOND BEDROOM: Amazing bedroom with delightful alcove (currently being used as a desk area and closet), recessed lighting, pitched ceilings, tons of natural light and wood flooring  

• Renovated HALL BATH: with porcelain and glass tile accents, granite counter-top, bathtub / shower and window

THIRD BEDROOM: with two windows, crown molding, recessed lighting, and double door closet with built-in shelving

• Large LAUNDRY ROOM with energy efficient washer, dryer, built-in drawers and an additional storage closet

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:

• Built-in speaker system

• Custom mill-work

• Built-in sprinkler system

• Side screened in porch

• Rear deck

• Natural gas forced air heating (three zoned)

• Natural gas central air conditioning

• Public water and sewer

• Detached garage with remote controlled garage door opener

SPECIFICS:

• Price: $1,425,000

• Lot Size: 7,773 square feet

• Living Area: 2800 Square Feet ( per Truplace)

• Legal Description: Lot 44 Block: 4

• Subdivision: Bradley Hills

• Year Built: 1938

Schools: Bethesda Elementary, Westland Middle School, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (International Baccalaureate Program)

Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $11,532.51.

Our November E-News Letter

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With the holidays fast approaching, we thought it would be appropriate to list some things we are thankful for:

  

We're thankful we live in the strongest real estate market in the country. Other areas are years away from a housing recovery, but our local market is very strong. In addition, the sharp fluctuations in market activity are leveling off. Our market is steady and stable.

We're thankful the government shutdown didn't greatly affect our market. With a large concentration of government workers and associated businesses, the shut down could have been disastrous to local real estate. It appears the shut down extended the Fall market, a good thing really. Houses are selling briskly, well past the time things normally "slow down". We're expecting high levels of activity right into the New Year.

We're thankful interest rates are still very low, and it appears they will stay there. The new appointee  for the Fed has said she wants to keep them there. Low rates mean more people can achieve their dream of home ownership, always a good thing.

Most of all, we are thankful for you, our clients. Without your trust, our business would be nonexistent. Your commitment to us, and the referrals you send us, are the reasons we are able to stay involved in this "cray business".  Without you, we are nothing. THANK YOU!

 

Barbara, Tom, Marc and Susan

Nalls Home Partners

New Listing! Pristine Dutch Colonial in Glenfield Manor - Open Nov 17th 1-4PM!

1712 Billman Lane Silver Spring MD 20902

$429,000

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Barbara Nalls and Long & Foster Realtors are proud to offer this beautifully appointed, move-in ready, 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Dutch colonial home in sought after Glenfield Manor! This spacious property is in pristine condition, having been thoughtfully renovated and updated over the years. The main floor features a bright oversized living room, generous formal dining room with chair rail molding, an adjacent screened in porch, a gorgeous renovated marble kitchen which opens to a warm family room with a brick fireplace and a powder room. Upstairs, the well proportioned master bedroom suite has a separate sitting room and updated master bath, with practical his / her double hung closets. There are three additional large bedrooms and a hall bath on the upper level. The fully finished walk-out lower level has a large open recreation room with a sliding glass door to the backyard, a den / guest room, and an expansive laundry / storage room. Outside there is a delightful screened in porch (perfect for entertaining or just relaxing), a shed, and a tranquil fenced in backyard. The captivating grounds of this home have been meticulously cared for; the yard has mature plantings, colorful Azaleas, a vibrant Red Maple, a handsome Magnolia tree, and many more exquisite plantings. This home has a superb location convenient to shops and restaurants, Brookside Nature Center, Brookside Gardens, Northwest Branch Trail, equestrian trails, and scenic Pine Lake.  A beautiful house in a wonderful neighborhood. WELCOME HOME!

BARBARA NALLS 240-602-9035

MAIN LEVEL....................................

• Welcoming FOYER with coat closet and 12 inch ceramic tile flooring

• Expansive LIVING ROOM with gleaming hardwood floor and two exposures

• Distinguished formal DINING ROOM with hardwood flooring, chair rail molding, brushed steel modern chandelier, ceiling medallion and access to screen porch

• Renovated marble KITCHEN with breakfast bar, tile back-splash, updated appliances, gas stove, access to side yard and opens to family room

• Outstanding FAMILY ROOM opens to kitchen, with brick fireplace and crown molding

• Main level POWDER ROOM

UPPER LEVEL.........................

• Generous MASTER SUITE with large sitting room, two double hung closets, ceiling fan and three exposures

• Luxurious MASTER BATH featuring double vanity, a jet soaking tub, and a linen closet

• Second BEDROOM with good sized closet, switched overhead light /ceiling fan, and charming nook ledge –the perfect place to read a book

• Pleasing FULL HALL BATH

• Third BEDROOM with large closet, switched overhead ceiling fan and wood floors

• Fourth BEDROOM with switched overhead ceiling fan, good closet space and wood floors

LOWER LEVEL.........................

• Huge walk-out RECREATION ROOM with gleaming floors, good natural overhead lighting, and access to backyard

• DEN / GUEST ROOM with laminate flooring and natural light

• Large LAUNDRY / STORAGE ROOM with GE energy efficient washer and dryer, utility sink and tons of storage space

ADDITIONAL FEATURES.........

• Picturesque screened in porch

• Private driveway and sidewalks

• Wood floors on main and upper level

• Carbon monoxide ventilation and monitoring system

• Public water and sewer

• Natural gas heat, electric central air conditioning and natural gas hot water (new unit installed in 2012)

GREAT LOCATION.........................

One cannot beat this location.....The Glenfield Manor community has much to offer including Brookside Nature Center, Brookside Gardens, Northwest Branch Trail, equestrian trails, scenic Pine Lake, Wheaton Regional Park and much more.. Easy access to Georgia Avenue, Connecticut Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue. It's a home that gives you everything you want for practical living and commuting with style.

Schools:

Glenallan Elementary School

Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School

DCC (Kennedy) High School

Year Built: 1969

Subdivision: Glenfield Manor

Square Footage Per Truplace: 3, 251 Sq. Ft.

Lot: 2  Block: G

Lot Size: 8,864 Square Feet

Estimated Tax and Non-Tax Charges in the First Fiscal Year of Ownership $4,589.11

New Listing in Poolesville - Fantastic Layout! Open Nov 17th 1-4PM

17514 KOHLHOSS RD, POOLESVILLE, MD 20837 
List Price:  $209,000

$209,000

Poolesvile Elementary

John Poole M.S.

Poolesville H.S.

Year built: 1974

Lot Size: 1,344

Estimated taxes: $2,103.70

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Long & Foster Real Estate and Tom Nalls are happy to present this . From the expanded kitchen to the light filled, finished lower level, this home provides an affordable opportunity to take advantage of Montgomery County's outstanding schools. This home features three ample bedrooms and two full baths, as well as a convenient powder room. In addition, there's a remodeled eat in kitchen with corian counters, bay window, and an open access to the rest of the main floor, a very unique floor plan for local townhouses. A glass slider grants easy access to the patio and fenced rear yard from the large living room. The bright lower level with plenty of natural light gives you the space for a family room, office, or a combination of both.Unusual for townhomes, this lovely home has plenty of storage and closet space as well. A wealth of commuting options exist, from driving through rolling fields and horse farms, to nearby MARC train stations, to the romantic White's Ferry, you have everything you could want. However, once you experience the old town charm of Poolesville, you'll find you don't want to go anywhere else. It's truly one of a kind. This home provides everything you need in a community you want! Welcome to your new home!

MAIN LEVEL

*Entrance FOYER with ceramic tile floor

*Two large coat closets

*Bright eat in KITCHEN with corian counters, large bay window, built-ins, recessed lighting, and open floor plan

*Spacious sun filled LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM combination with chair railing and glass sliders to a concrete PATIO and fenced rear yard

*Conveniently located POWDER ROOM

UPPER LEVEL

*Center HALLWAY with two huge LINEN CLOSETS

*Large MASTER BEDROOM with ceiling fan, oversized windows, and a walk in closet

*Second BEDROOM with sitting area and large windows

*Third BEDROOM with ceiling fan and ample closet

*Updated FULL BATH with tile floor

LOWER LEVEL

*Huge FAMILY ROOM with plenty of natural light and overhead lighting

*Additional area for OFFICE or work station

*Large FULL BATH featuring glass enclosed shower and tile floor

*Separate LAUNDRY/UTILITY room with additional freezer

*Additional STORAGE closet under the steps

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

*Solid brick and siding construction

*Replacement windows

*Unique open floor plan

*Concrete patio

*Fenced rear yard with storage shed

*Expanded closets

*Opens to fields in rear

*Assigned parking

*Close to schools

ALL ABOUT POOLESVILLE

Poolesville is the best kept secret in Montgomery County! First settled in 1760, it's been around for a long time but has maintained it's old world charm. It has all of the modern conveniences, including a high school ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News and World Report, but still offers old fashioned community values. Surrounded by farms and stables, you're just over 30 miles from the Nation's Capital, and a short ferry ride from the outlets of Leesburg. Just minutes from the C & O Canal and the Potomac River,recreation opportunities are abundant. Once you arrive, you'll never want to leave.

Brand New Listing in Rock Creek Forest! Open this weekend 1-4PM!

2811 BLAINE DR, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815 
$675,000
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Barbara Nalls and Long and Foster Real Estate are very pleased to welcome you to this exciting opportunity to own this well priced,  very special expanded rambler in sought after Rock Creek Forest. Flooded with light by expansive windows, the home boasts three large bedrooms and three full baths, an oversized formal living room with a brick fireplace and gorgeous picture window; a large formal dining room with gleaming wood floors; an updated eat-in kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances and new flooring; a comfortable sitting / breakfast room with three walls of windows, breakfast bar and two skylights; a spacious master bedroom with two closets and a private bath; two additional generously sized bedrooms, a hall bath, large coat closet and a linen closet complete the main level. Downstairs, the daylight walk-out lower level is completely finished with a family room, playroom / recreation room, full bath, an exercise area, mud room area, and ample storage space. The exterior of the home has a tranquil deck and a nice backyard. From the front yard of this home you have scenic views of Meadow Brook Park (The park comprises 16.6 acres of parkland, the park includes; a large playground, five softball fields, a lighted baseball field, four lighted tennis courts, football/soccer fields, indoor bathroom facilities, handicap accessible, and a picnic area)  and  Meadow Brook Riding Stables. All this and the comfort and convenience of wonderful Rock Creek Forest, with its fantastic location, amenities and sense of community.  It’s one of the very best values in Bethesda - Chevy Chase.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES.........

• Natural gas heat, electric central air conditioning and supplemental ceiling fans

• Natural gas hot water

• Public water and sewer

• All new stainless steel appliances in kitchen

• New carpet in family room

• Energy efficient windows

• New storm doors

• Large rear deck

• Attached garage

• Community pool membership can convey

Estimated tax and non-tax charges for first fiscal year of ownership $6,455.16

Lot: 12

Block: A

Built In: 1954

Lot Size: 6,500 Sq. Ft.

Legal Subdivision: Rock Creek Forest

Home prices post strongest annual gain in nearly 8 years

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Home prices in most metropolitan areas grew significantly in the third quarter, with the national median price rising at its fastest annual clip in nearly eight years, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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