11408 Highland Farm Ct, Potomac, MD 20854

Paradise on the Potomac – This headlined home, written up in the Washington Post and featured on HGTV, is ready for its next owners. Built in 1989 by master builder Patrick Cullinane the main house is reminiscent of a manor home from Williamsburg. A complete renovation and large addition in the early 2000s transformed the home in an Italian villa style with an additional garage other rooms and even a grotto. Each room is unique with numerous custom fixtures, painted and wallpapered murals that transport you back to Rome in the 1800s. Updates and the modern conveniences are integrated into the space including the media room enhancements, gym and basketball courts, heated pool with separate pool house, upstairs laundry and updated chef’s kitchen ready for both the grand banquet and breakfast for two. Entering the foyer, with its gorgeous ivory marble floor inlaid with multicolored diamond tiles and custom carved transoms, will take your breath away with the view of the dining room on one side, family room and formal living room and open main staircase to the upstairs. Heading left you can access, the chef’s kitchen, morning room and breakfast room with a beautiful lanai just outside that can be used for multiple seasons. Heading right, you can access the library, office and media rooms all uniquely decorated. Towards the back, is a bar stylized like a European pub complete with replicas of 1800s streetlamps for lighting. Tucked away in the media room is a secret door to the downstairs grotto with fountain that opens to a gaming room and wine cellar unlike anything else in the area. The primary suite, voted most romantic by HGTV, includes a spa bath and dressing room for her, and a separate bath and dressing area for him. Bonus bedroom accessible from the primary suite includes a sauna and steam bath. All remaining bedrooms are suites with adjoining baths. The basement has a large playroom with separate storage, kitchen and suite areas. Above the 3 car garage is a separate apartment, gym and banquet area. An additional large open barn has been recently added. The estate grounds are spectacular complete with pool area, water fall fed koi pond and terrace, grilling area stunning arbor and several sets of stairs and peaceful places to sit and enjoy nature. This home has so many features, custom created built-ins and finishes, many unique flourishes but ready for your touches.