Gorgeous Nature Retreat In Bethesda Asks $1.35M

BETHESDA, MD — Nestled in nature, this private Bethesda home is just 10 minutes from D.C., but feels so much farther. Located at 6800 Rannoch Rd., the secluded property is surrounded by lush greenery and is steps from a county-maintained pond.

It's a welcomed retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life — and not just for you. According to Realtor.com, a few birds have been known to make a pit stop at the pond, including red-tailed hawks, bluebirds, hummingbirds, and owls.

The five-bedroom home was built in 1996 and boasts a whopping 5,000 square feet of living space, making it the perfect space to raise children or host sizable gatherings. Inside, you'll find bay windows, high ceilings, and three fireplaces.

The kitchen is equipped with wood cabinets, a large island, and a breakfast bar. It also leads to a separate formal dining room.

The lower level features a gorgeous recreation room, guest room, full bathroom, and a workshop. If you wish, the workshop could be converted to an extra bedroom with private outdoor access.

This home can be yours for $1,350,000.

• Address: 6800 Rannoch Rd, Bethesda, Maryland
• Price: $1,350,000
• Square Feet: 5000
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1996
• Features: So private you feel like you are on vacation looking from every window to woods and water! But so close to everything! Secluded, private and serene with woods on 3 sides! Gorgeous views from every window and flooded with light~..All brick home with lovely bay windows. High ceilings, gracious circular floor plan, crown molding, 3 fireplaces ~ this one has it all! Perfect new home layout, but not cookie cutter~ with entertaining sized LR AND DR lovely kitchen with breakfast area, adjoining family room (water view), large home office with built-ins (could be first floor bedroom). 4 bedrooms, 3 baths up including a gorgeous MBR with FP overlooking the water. Walkout LL with recreation room, guest room, full bath, workshop (could be BR with exterior entrance), storage, 2 car garage. 3 fireplaces! Huge deck and screened gazebo to enjoy the outdoors and entertain. Whitman Schools. A block to pool (Merrimack pool membership can convey), hiking, Glen Echo park, shopping are all in walking distance. Great commuting location--easy access to downtown DC, Bethesda, 270 corridor+++Ride On in Glen Echo. The (county maintained) pond has water lilies and other flowering plants, home to a full and balanced ecosystem. These are a few of the birds seen around the pond. - blue heron- red tailed hawk- mallard ducks- red winged blackbirds-owls- bluebirds- hummingbirds- red headed woodpecker, a bird-watcher's Paradise! Watch the fox and her kits play on the hillside.

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