5208 Brookeway Dr, Bethesda, MD, 20816

Sophisticated yet friendly, with the perfect mix of classic design elements and thoughtful touches, 5208 Brookeway Drive is a striking standout in a premier Bethesda location. Spread over 5347 s.f., the 10-foot main-floor ceilings, gleaming hardwoods and woodwork charms; while the state-of-the-art chef's kitchen (2020) and sumptuous primary suite (2021) wows. Curb-appeal abounds with the shingle-style design and winding flagstone entry hinting at the elegance within; not one detail is overlooked in this 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath home. The main floor includes inviting spaces indoors and out. Light-filled from every oversized window, the impressive formal foyer beckons guests to linger and stay a while. Owners’ recent renovations amplify convenience in a work-from-home world, including reconfiguring the main level to include a separate oversized family room, formal dining room, formal living room cozy sitting area, separate private office, and a main-floor bedroom suite rarely available in homes of this caliber. Kitchen refreshed in 2020 with exquisite fixtures and finishes including quartz countertops and tile backsplash. Chef’s delight layout with center island, GE Monogram appliance suite, and wine fridge. Oversized windows bathe dining space with light - just look at the incredible orchids the owners have cultivated in such an environment. Fully landscaped gardens and yard create tranquil and easy entertaining spaces that flow perfectly from indoors to out: stone patio and retaining walls, grilling patio, custom pergola with lighting and fan, cobblestone-inlaid driveway, mature flowering trees and plantings, in-ground irrigation controlled via smarthome app. Upstairs bedroom level includes sumptuous primary bedroom suite with two walk-in closets, spa-like bath with heated floors, dual vanity, soaking tub with mounted television, and wet-room inspired shower with custom tile and dual shower heads. Three additional en suite bedrooms allow for multitude of owner configurations and needs, along with a separate, oversized laundry room with additional storage. The massive, fully-finished lower level includes access to garage, custom mudroom, rec room, another full bath, and optional seventh bedroom currently used as a workshop. Another oversized room for even more storage. The side-loading, two car garage included additional space for shelving and equipment without sacrificing parking for large SUVs. Owners updated two HVAC systems with UV air scrubber (2021), hot water heater (2020), additional electrical subpanel, new roof (2022) and continue to maintain home with a fastidious maintenance schedule. Sited in a leafy, close-in location in the Massachusetts Avenue corridor, 5208 Brookeway is close to Capital Crescent Trail, parks, schools, and Little Falls Park. Wood Acres, Pyle, and Whitman schools serve the neighborhood. This home will please the most discerning, uncompromising buyers.