A Mediterranean Dream: Estate With Pool, Wine Cellar Asks $5.9M

BETHESDA, MD — Who needs a trip to the Mediterranean when you have a house like this?

From its Burma teak windows and hand-carved corbeling, to its white walls and arched doorways, 8901 Burning Tree Rd. is every bit a serene oasis as it is a functional family home. It just hit the market for $5.9 million.

The estate was built in 1951 and boasts seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and a whopping 11,777 square feet of living space.

On the main level, there's a bright and airy living room and a formal dining room with a fireplace. The kitchen, which can accommodate a sizable crowd, is equipped with two islands, white and blue cabinetry, and hardwood floors. Oak French doors lead out to a privately-tiered backyard.

Other interior highlights include a romanesque indoor pool, an elevator, and a custom wine cellar.

• Address: 8901 Burning Tree Rd, Bethesda, Maryland
• Price: $5,995,000
• Square Feet: 11777
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 8 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1951
• Features: Quintessentially luxurious in every aspect, the stunning residence is the perfect retreat nestled in verdant Bethesda, Maryland. Short drive to downtown Bethesda and less than ten miles away from the hustle and bustle of Washington, it is the idyllic cross between peaceful suburbia and city living. The property is just steps away from the prestigious Burning Tree Golf Club, host to numerous American presidents. Regarding quality, the sophisticated residence knows no compromise. Perched atop a hill with two separate gated entrances, the home possesses the distinct architectural quality of an eastern castle with a modern panache. Each unique feature of the house compliments the abode's unparalleled architecture, with Burma Teak windows and solid oak doors, towering ceilings, and a romanesque indoor pool and elevator to accommodate the three story building behind a custom wrought iron fence. The property possesses a stunning floating staircase, an enclosed courtyard situated beside a double-level deck, a privately tiered backyard that meets an arbor with hand-carved rosewood corbeling. Bathrooms include a lavish display of marble inlay and a lapis lazuli sink. Furthermore, the property boasts a veranda complete with outdoor fireplace and pillars erected over 150 years ago, which elegantly compliment the state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor amenities of the palatial abode.

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