311 Alderwood Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Rare opportunity to own a showpiece home on a premium lot backing to tree-lined buffer in The Woods at Muddy Branch which feeds into the Wootton school cluster. This sensational 5BR/4.5BA colonial with a two-car garage has been renovated throughout over the years and the quality of craftsmanship is everywhere. The floor plan boasts approximately 6,000 square feet of living area on three levels.  Designer-home appeal includes a great sense of light and spaciousness with 9-foot, vaulted, and cathedral ceilings, new wide-plank hand-scraped espresso hardwood flooring throughout main and upper levels, designer tile flooring, quartz vanities, and custom tiled shower/tubs in all renovated baths, remodeled kitchen with multiple islands opening to a glorious sunroom and great room, multi-level deck and stairs to the yard with mini sport court, elaborate moldings, recessed lighting, roller shades, and custom blinds throughout.  Stone front walkway and front stoop to grand two-story foyer entrance with new Therma-Tru wood-like shaker-style front door, Palladian window above, new chandelier, and renovated powder room; open formal living room and dining room separated by columns each with recessed lighting, chair rail, and crown molding; double-glass door entry to study with recessed lighting; gourmet kitchen with 42-inch raised panel cherry cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, upgraded stainless appliances, 8-ft. granite center island/breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, and built-in 8-ft. granite beverage peninsula with wine fridge separating great room; bonus sunroom off of kitchen with vaulted ceiling, walls of windows, chandelier, and French doors to rear deck with stairs to yard; dramatic great room with two-story vaulted ceiling, skylights, box window, modern stone fireplace with dark wood mantel and gas log insert; mudroom off of kitchen with h/e washer and dryer and access to two-car garage with granite-look epoxy painted flooring and extra built-in storage shelving; curved solid oak staircase to upper level from foyer as well as second solid oak rear staircase from great room; double-door entry to primary bedroom suite with recessed lighting, crown molding, sitting room, and huge walk-in closet with custom built ins; gorgeous renovated primary bath with cathedral ceiling, skylight, designer ceramic tile flooring and walls, new double vanity with quartz countertop and undermount sinks, oversized walk-in ceramic tile shower with bench seat, rain shower heads, shelving niche, frameless glass shower enclosure, corner vessel soaking tub with dual niches, and separate water closet; three additional bedrooms on the upper level, one with en-suite bathroom and two sharing a "Jack and Jill" bath; lower level walk-out recreation room with designer carpeting, recessed lighting and theater area with multi-level seating, exercise room with rubber flooring and recessed lighting, fifth bedroom, ceramic tile full bath, and two storage closets with built-in shelving. Recent architectural shingle roof (2018), newer dual-zone HVAC systems (2016) and newer 75-gallon hot water heater (2016); upgraded alarm system with Ring cameras; professional landscaping design with specimen trees and concrete mini sport court with basketball hoop and regulation court lines. The Woods at Muddy Branch is a premier community right in North Potomac close to the retail, entertainment, and restaurants of Kentlands, Lakelands, Downtown Crown, and Rio.  Nearby access to Muddy Branch Greenway Trail offering nine miles of a natural surface to hike/bike through forest, streambanks, and meadows.