$3M Buys Chevy Chase Home With 5 Fireplaces, Secret Bookcase Door

CHEVY CHASE, MD — Chevy Chase is known to have some of the most beautiful houses in Montgomery County. And this Kenwood area home is no exception.

New on the market, 5201 Woodlawn Ave. was built in 1960 and features a white-brick exterior with black shutters, a portico entrance, and a charming teal door. The stately Colonial home measures 6,013 square feet and has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The price: a cool $3,195,000.

Off the foyer is a formal living room with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, base moldings, and a fireplace. It can easily accommodate multiple sitting areas and overlooks the well-manicured front lawn.

The family room has a hidden bar with a wine fridge and a sink tucked behind a bookcase. The bright and airy kitchen is equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine drawers, a six-burner Wolf stove with a custom range hood, and a Miele dishwasher.

A newly designed mudroom and a custom-painted home office/den with a wallpapered ceiling round out the main level.

The second floor houses three bedrooms, including an owner's suite with a large walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms and an adjoining bathroom are located on the third floor.

On the lower level, you'll find a wood-burning fireplace (one of five in the house), a play and workout space, a half bath, and a large laundry room.

• Address: 5201 Woodlawn Ave, Chevy Chase, Maryland
• Price: $3,195,000
• Square Feet: 6013
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1960
• Features: Welcome to this absolutely captivating home in sought after Kenwood. This home has been completely re-imagined and the updates are stunning. The current owners have transformed the home with the help of Studio Z architects and McFarland Woods builders. The gourmet kitchen flows directly into the family room and to a new three season porch with wood burning fireplace - one of 5 fireplaces in the home - some gas and some wood burning. The family room has a new hidden bar with a wine fridge and sink tucked in smartly behind a bookcase. The eat-in chef's kitchen, with a walnut-topped island, is lovely for cooking and entertaining. It boasts a Subzero refrigerator, wine drawers, and other appliances with custom paneling and hardware. The 6 burner Wolf stove with custom range hood, pendant lighting, spice rack organizer, useful desk space, and Miele dishwasher are just a few of the details. For ease of living, the garage and newly-designed mudroom are just off the kitchen along with a stunning full bath. A beautifully appointed home office/den, custom painted with a wallpapered ceiling, is located just off the formal living room (with fireplace) and dining rooms and flows onto the back patio, as does the family room for ease of entertaining and flow. The second floor primary suite has a closet Beyonce would love, a marble custom-designed bath and a lovely room with large windows and its own fireplace. There are two other bedrooms on this floor with en suite baths and custom designed tile work and a bonus room leading to the back staircase for access to the first floor full bath and kitchen. This room with its abundant closet and storage space could be used for study, play, guests, or as an upper-level workout space. So much flexibility. The third floor is a special space with two more bedrooms and an adjoining bath with high-end tile and fittings. In fact, all of the bathrooms in the home have been updated within the last five years. There is a huge walk-in attic storage space, not to be missed on this level. The lower level is accessed via a wide and gracious staircase with shiplap wall coverings. There is a working wood-burning fireplace here, play and workout space, a half bath, and a large laundry room. Several closets add to the incredible storage in the home. The level fenced yard is perfect for entertaining or play and has room for a lap pool. Besides the double garage, there is a parking pad for a third car and more room for cars on the off street driveway. The lot sits on just over a quarter of an acre. KENWOOD is home to the famous cherry blossoms in spring, and hosts neighborhood events throughout the year via the non-mandatory citizens' association. Located just off the Capital Crescent trail (where Kenwood has its own park/playground). Kenwood is close to shops and dining via the Bradley, River Road and Little Falls Parkway access points and just over 1 mile to two metros, You'll be right at home in this very inviting property.

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