7405 Barra Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817

Unique contemporary on a rare half-acre wood lot inside the beltway. It sit on a quiet cul-de-sac, set back in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Washington Metropolitan area. Part of the Whitman District. Designed for entertaining and living with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan it can accommodate more than 100 guests with plenty of room to spare. Its environmentally friendly design includes a passive solar south facing wall of glass which helps heat the home in the winter. Plus it's upside down living space affords the lower level bedrooms to be cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Its mature landscaping includes two slate patios, three decks that wrap around the house, a koi pond and a 20 X 20 screened porch with an African slate floor, outdoor electric, Wifi and ceiling fans. The house and garden are surrounded by mature healthy azaleas and rhododendrons evergreens that bloom in a blaze of color each spring. The schools in this area are among the top in the nation. The local elementary school has a rare 10 rating on www.Great Schools.com. It is a small and nurturing environment that provides exceptional an education. . The middle school and high school are national ranked as among the top school in the nation. It is a one of a kind treasure.