4825 Earlston Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816

Beautiful 3 bedroom cottage with open second floor and huge basement surrounded by considerable landscaping and a specially-designed butterfly garden around a circular flagstone patio, with deck and mature trees in an older neighborhood. Extensive home renovations since 2012 include a new Energy Star top-of-the-line Landmark Pro Silver Birch roof with all new insulation added to second floor of house Nov. 2016; fully updated kitchen with black granite counter tops and carrera white marble floor; white cabinetry and stainless steel Miele appliances; new Pennsylvania Bluestone Rock facing added to the stone fireplace in living room; and custom-made draperies throughout the house. Home boasts many antique attributes, including original oak trim (maintained in original, unpainted state); antique glass door knobs throughout; original, hand wood-worked laundry chutes from upper floors to basement; and extensive custom cabinetry with special drawers and storage behind knee walls, and window seats throughout upper floor of the house. The special, quiet charm of the neighborhood creates an ambiance of tranquility and an abundance of wildlife, including a wide variety of bird species, squirrels, rabbits, runners and dog walkers. Neighborhood Description Older people selling to younger families, who are renovating and updating old-fashioned, very well built smaller homes into million dollar homes close to Washington, D.C. Quick access to Mass Ave gets you to work downtown in 15 minutes and to the Hill in 25 minutes when leaving at 7:30 a.m.