4523 Amherst Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814

**OPEN SUNDAY 2/26 1-4pm ** Gorgeous, bright expanded 6 bed, 3 bath, 3 level Cape Cod brick home in the highly desirable Parkwood neighborhood boasts many special touches – * spacious Kitchen addition with generous center island & skylights, * lower level addition includes an extended 6th bedroom/studio, * extensive hardscape and gorgeous gardens, * updated windows with built-in blinds, * hardwood flooring through main & upper levels, * storage options galore! All this just 1 block from the Rock Creek hiking & biking trail, minutes from historic downtown Kensington with restaurants & shops in Antique Row, close to both Grosvenor and Bethesda Metro stations, and convenient to commuter routes. Long concrete driveway leads past the flagstone wall and mature lush landscaping in the front yard to the charming porch. Upon entering the front door, the welcoming Living Room has a wide bump-out bay window with internal blinds, a wood burning fireplace with glass doors & attractive wood mantle, and an adjacent coat closet. Leading into the addition, the Breakfast Area features 2 more bay windows with internal blinds and impressive vaulted ceiling with 2 skylights. The Kitchen boasts white shaker cabinets including uppers with glass fronts, Bosch & Samsung stainless steel appliances – side-by-side refrigerator with bottom freezer, gas range, dishwasher & microwave – quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, generous center island with an additional recessed prep sink, goose neck faucet and matching countertops, ample pantry storage, recessed lighting, ceramic tile flooring, and ceiling with lovely exposed architectural beams. French doors lead to the spacious Dining room with views of the back yard and wrap around access to the living room through a wide, cased opening. Continue down the hall to the main level full bath which features a vintage blank & white theme with pedestal sink and tub/shower combination. The pleasant first and second bedrooms round out the offerings on the main level. The upstairs hallway has a coat closet and separate deep linen closet. The full bath in the hall has been remodeled with wood vanity, medicine cabinet, two convenient ledges for storage, and a tub/shower combination. The primary bedroom has a slanted tray ceiling with closet, windows with internal blinds, and access to additional storage under the eaves. A connecting loft with tons of natural light is open to & shares 2 skylights with kitchen below and could be used as nursery/home office/art studio. Bedroom 4 has built-in bookcases, generous closet & additional storage under eaves. The lower level Recreation room includes comfortable plush carpet There is an exterior door with walk out steps to rear yard. On the opposite wall, the laundry closet houses the washer & dryer and offers a bank of upper cabinets for storage. The utility closet housing the gas furnace (replaced in 2021) and Bradford White Defender gas hot water heater is conveniently located. Along the rear hallway, there is an under-stair storage closet across from the linen closet. The fifth bedroom with closet has access to the Recreation Room via an additional door. Across from this bedroom is the full bathroom with wood vanity and tub/shower combination. Storage/play room at the end of the hall. To the left of the main recreation room is another large storage closet, and the expansive 6th bedroom with full size windows and a double closet. The rear yard offers extensive hardscape in the fully fenced yard with gorgeous gardens, flagstone patio, steps, and 2 sheds (doors are carved with London city scape design).