New Listing - Impressive Custom Home with Magnificent Gardens

 

11628 Glen Road Potomac MD 20854

List Price:  $1,495,000

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Barbara Nalls and Long & Foster Real Estate are pleased to present this impressive four bedroom, three and a half bath custom residence, thoughtfully situated on two spectacularly landscaped acres. Built in 1997, this home was designed by acclaimed local architect Ann Decker, renowned for her well-crafted homes that enrich and inform a sense of place by integrating interior spaces with the surrounding environment. The architecture is distinguished by its sensitivity to scale, simplicity of form, and superior craftsmanship. This distinctive residence features a picturesque covered wraparound porch, an elegant foyer entry, handsome crown molding, custom glass front doors, accent columns, captivating architectural details, and gleaming hardwood floors. On the main level, there is an inviting living room with a fireplace, a large formal dining room, and a tasteful granite kitchen with amazing garden views. The main level also boasts a sun-filled family room, a private office with custom built-ins, a powder room, and a mudroom. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a sensational owner's suite with parquet flooring, enormous his and her walk-in closets, free standing cast iron gas fireplace, and a beautifully appointed master bathroom including a soaking tub, separate shower, two vanity areas, and a private water closet.  The lower level boasts a large media / recreation room with recessed lighting as well as a fourth bedroom, an additional full bathroom, and two storage rooms. This exceptional home is sited on a huge exquisitely landscaped lot (88,427 sq. ft.) with a fenced rear yard, in-ground pool, brick patio, synthetic deck, sensational screened-in gazebo “summer house”, and a delightful covered breezeway to a detached, oversized, two car garage with storage.  The picturesque grounds provide a serene and private setting with stone hardscaping, brick garden beds, a wrought iron archway, colorful plantings, magnificent gardens, and flowering Cherry blossoms.  The home's simple elegance seamlessly blends classic architecture and orientation to perfectly incorporate the remarkable setting!

 

Near Watts Branch Park and trails, minutes to the Potomac River and Potomac Town Center...Welcome Home!

 

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

• Inviting FOYER ENTRY with 12 inch ceramic tile flooring bordered by striking wood accents

• Banquet sized DINING ROOM with crown molding, chandelier, hardwood flooring, glass front door to brick patio, and two pocket doors to living room – this room opens to living room, kitchen, and hallway

 

• Sun-filled GRANITE KITCHEN with glass front cabinets, stainless steel French door refrigerator, stainless steel Bosch dishwasher, gas cook-top, wine cooler, appliance garage, huge picture window with views of backyard, elongated casement windows, stainless steel prep area, tile backsplash, pendulum lighting, prep sink, recessed lighting, and wood flooring with strategically placed tile flooring

• FORMAL LIVING ROOM with crown molding, central fireplace with mantle, wall sconce lighting, decorative columns, recessed lighting, wood flooring, and two separate glass front French style doors to deck. The living room opens to the dining room, foyer, sitting room and rear deck

 

• Enchanting SITTING ROOM with wall of windows, crown molding, recessed lighting, custom blinds, and a glass front door to wraparound porch

 

• Sun-drenched FAMILY ROOM / SUNROOM with three exposures, custom tile flooring, blinds, overhead lighting, and two glass front doors (one to rear deck and one to wraparound porch)

 

• Pleasing OFFICE with built-in display shelving, recessed spot lighting, two exposures, and overhead lighting

 

• POWDER ROOM with stone tile accents, handsome granite vanity, and Toto toilet

 

• Perfect MUDROOM / LAUNDRY ROOM with built-in shelving, utility sink, built-in folding table, and washer / dryer

 

• Two HALL COAT CLOSETS

 

• Amazing COVERED BREEZWAY to DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE

 

• Screened in GAZEBO “SUMMER HOUSE” with wood ceiling, overhead ceiling fans, and tranquil view of backyard gardens and pool – a wonderful retreat

 

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

• UPPER LEVEL LANDING AREA - the ideal spot for reading or a computer station with lots of natural light!

 

• OWNER’S SUITE: Premium MASTER BEDROOM SUITE featuring massive his and her walk-in closets with organizing systems, free standing cast iron gas fireplace, parquet flooring, two walls of windows, separate VANITY AREA; luxury MASTER BATHROOM with soaking tub, glass display shelving, separate shower, floating marble vanity, and water closet and floor to ceiling medicine cabinet

 

• SECOND BEDROOM:  with two exposures, two closets, and parquet flooring

 

• FULL BATHROOM with frameless glass enclosed bathtub, sophisticated glass vanity with stainless steel vessel sink

 

• THIRD BEDROOM: with a wall of windows, generous closet, and parquet flooring

 

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

• Spacious RECREATION ROOM / MEDIA ROOM with wall to wall carpeting, recessed lighting, and window

• Exquisite marble FULL BATHROOM with glass tile accents, frameless glass enclosed shower, pedestal sink, stone floor accents, and decorative ledge

 

• FOURTH BEDROOM with Berber carpeting, overhead lighting, window, and recessed nook (potential closet space)

 

• Two STORAGE ROOMS

 

• Additional STORAGE SPACE under stairs

Additional Information
* Covered wraparound porch with scenic sitting area and overhead ceiling fan

* Attractive custom glass front doors with transoms

* Tranquil screened in gazebo with wood ceiling and ceiling fans

* Spectacular in-ground pool

* Large (low maintenance) synthetic rear deck, brick patio, and separate pebble patio

* Beautiful V crimp metal roofing accents

* Detached oversized two car garage

* Thoughtfully designed covered breezeway to garage

* Private driveway with additional parking space

* Extensive landscaping, magnificent gardens, and incredible stone hardscaping

* Variety of flowering plantings - Spring blossoms: Redbud, Purple Plum tree, Rain tree (with yellow flowers),  flowering Cherry (Yoshina - white),  White Dogwood, Hawthorn tree, Mahonias plants (yellow blossoms in the Spring and blue berries follow),  Pink Cherry trees, Azaleas, colorful Irises, and numerous other colorful plantings   

* Multitude of Trees (the owner planted over 75 trees over the years): Dawn Redwood, River Birch, Colorado Spruces (silver), Willow tree, Weeping Colorado Spruce, Heritage Birch tree, Crab Apple trees, apple trees, Peach trees,  Vitex bushes (bloom blue in the summer ), Crape Myrtles, Camellia Cinensis (Fall blooms), American Hollies,  Tiger Lillies, Ornamental Lillies, a bed of Gooseneck flowers, Astilbes, Black Eyed Susans, and a Japanese Weeping Maple

* Alarm system

* Sump pump

* Gas and electric heat
* Electric air conditioning

* Sub-panel ready for emergency generator

SPECIFICS:

• Price: $ 1,495,000

• Lot Size: 2.03 acres

• Living Area: 4,200 square feet (per Truplace)

• Legal Description: Lot 11 

• Subdivision: Great Elm Farm Estates

• Year Built: 1997

 

Schools: Potomac Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, Winston Churchill High School

 

Estimated tax and non-tax charges for first fiscal year of ownership $14,833.07