Rockville Home Is Castle In The Front, Pond Sanctuary In The Back

ROCKVILLE, MD — As first glance, with its gated driveway and massive portico, this $2.2 million a house in Rockville looks fit to hold out against a medieval siege. But beyond the imposing entrance-way, beyond vast rooms and stunning luxury, the back yard hides a treasure.

There, one finds a koi pond, a gazebo and a bridge leading to a tree-shrouded bench to experience the quietude and natural grace of spectacularly landscaped back yard. It's almost enough make you forget about the 10,000 square feet of lavishness inside the house, with its marble floors, curving staircases and dazzling chandelier.

Other highlights include: Six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a theater, a second kitchen, and a two-story foyer.

• Address: 11808 Centurion Way, Rockville, Maryland
• Price: $2,200,000
• Square Feet: 10160
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 5.5
• Built: 2001
• Features: Absolutely spectacular custom built estate home in a park-like Palatine community. All brick three-level central hall colonial boasts to 10, 000+ sq ft living space. Mable floors, ornate millwork, grand two-story foyer and family room, gourmet kitchen. Main level office, in-law suite and 2nd kitchen. Marvelous walk-out basement with au pair suite, theater, wet bar, gym and recreation. Gated drive way, side load 3-car garage. Stunning million dollar landscaping backyard with koi ponds, bridge and gazebo. Gorgeous gardens with specimen plantings and water features.

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