5304 Blackistone Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

Property Description

Lovers of classic crown molding, painted banisters, and the quiet dignity of a true center hall Colonial will immediately feel at home at 5304 Blackistone Road. Your first backyard dinner party under the twinkling café lights is only a few weeks away. A six-bedroom home, expanded and updated throughout with classic and traditional details, harmoniously designed to take advantage of every inch of functional space both inside and out. Like something from a movie scene, you can picture holidays and events, dinner parties intimate and grand, cozy rainy nights around the fireplace, and summer evenings dining al fresco on the terrace. This six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home stands out with its covered front stoop, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and elegant crown molding. Featuring 4,600 +/- square feet on four levels with a traditional floor plan and excellent flow. A sun-filled, spacious living room is anchored by a fireplace with decorative mantle, gracious, oversized windows, and glass doors to the rear terrace and beyond to the fenced-in backyard. The family room offers built-ins and a window bench with storage, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors to a captivating screened-in porch, while the formal dining room boasts crown moldings and original built-in china cabinets. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen that offers room to lounge or dine, surrounded by a wall of windows, a center island with a breakfast bar and prep sink, and a suite of stainless steel appliances. Guests spill out to the back terrace for gatherings around the outdoor fireplace. The second floor is highlighted by the primary suite, featuring a dressing room, custom dual walk-in closets, and an en suite bathroom. A private sitting room off the primary bedroom boasts 12-foot cathedral ceilings and skylights, flooding the space with natural light. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. A dedicated staircase leads to the spectacular third floor, which features two sizable bedrooms—each with walk-in closets and skylights—plus a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. There is also attic space for ample storage. The lower level of the home includes a guest bedroom, another full bath, a recreation room with a fireplace, a laundry/storage room and a bonus gym or hobby space. This exceptional home also boasts an attached garage and a private driveway Steps to the Capital Crescent Trail, Little Falls Park, and Westmoreland Park, 5304 Blackistone Road provides an ideal connection to the trails and parks of Bethesda. This spectacular residence offers tranquil living while being close to both Spring Valley and Westbard Square shopping districts, the Metro, downtown DC, and Bethesda. Westbrook, Westland, B-CC schools serve the neighborhood. Timeless, inviting, and impeccably maintained, this home is truly one for the ages.