7514 Oldchester Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Extraordinary 7,200 + square feet custom built home with four remarkable finished levels on a large .31 acre lot in one of the most highly sought neighborhoods within steps of downtown Bethesda. Built in 2006, this award winning home* was custom built by acclaimed local builder, Laurence Cafritz, renowned for his distinctive quality homes and his award-winning well thought-out plans. Breathtaking details and design abound throughout the home and include intricate moldings, trayed and coffered ten foot ceilings, built-in millwork, and exquisite Cherry cabinetry. This distinctive residence offers an elegant living room with built-in display shelving, formal dining room, butler's pantry, outstanding state-of-the-art chef 's kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a huge island / breakfast bar, sun-filled breakfast room, screened in porch, substantial family room with custom built-ins and handsome stone fireplace, premium library with custom bookshelves and dual sided desk, a powder room, a coat closet, and a convenient mudroom with built-in cubbies connected to a two-car garage all on the main level. There are four bedrooms on the second level, including an impeccably appointed owner's suite, three full bathrooms, a separate laundry room, and a lounge area. The master suite features trayed ceilings, HUGE his and her walk-in closets with organizing systems, and a decadent Travertine marble master bathroom with corner soaking tub, separate large shower with dual shower heads, and two vanity areas. The third level features a versatile arts and crafts area, a gym, a full bathroom, and a fifth bedroom. Downstairs, a bright, finished walkout lower level includes an over-sized recreation room with granite wet bar, a sixth bedroom, a full bathroom, and a large work room with tons of shelving and storage. The home is beautifully sited on a large, level, fenced lot with mature landscaping, a charming covered front porch, screened in rear porch, heated pool with a separate jetted hot tub, a fire pit area, and incredible stone walls, steps and accents a beautiful private oasis! Ideally located near downtown Bethesda and the Bethesda Metro! * Winner of the MNCBIA Custom Builder Award of Excellence 2008, Gold Award for Best Luxury Home between 5,000-7,500 Square Feet MAIN LEVEL: Grand entry foyer with coat closet Inviting living room with custom display shelving, window bench seating, intricate crown molding, elongated windows, recessed lighting, and wood flooring Distinguished formal dining room with a modern chandelier, recessed lighting, bay window, hardwood flooring, and crown, chair rail, and shadow box molding Butler's pantry with Cherry cabinetry, granite counter top, Sub Zero wine cooler, under mount lighting, glass front cabinets, and large walk-in pantry with built-in shelving Open sun-drenched chef's kitchen with gorgeous Cherry cabinetry, black granite counter-tops, decorative tile backsplash, Wolf stainless steel double wall oven, new Wolf microwave, two Asko dishwashers, auto retractable pull out drawers, warming drawer, Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf six burner gas cook-top with built-in griddle, stainless steel exhaust hood, pendulum and recessed lighting, extensive breakfast bar / island with prep sink, large breakfast area with additional cabinetry, opens to family room and screened in porch Delightful screened in porch with overhead ceiling fan and scenic views of the backyard pool area Generous family room with coffered ceilings, stone fireplace, custom built-in display shelving and cabinetry, recessed lighting, wall of windows, and French doors to screened in porch Comfortable library / office with extensive built-in bookcases, custom dual side desk, ceiling fan, crown and shadow box molding Perfect mudroom with convenient cubbies and hooks, coat closet, and access to garage and side yard Powder room SECOND LEVEL Second level landing with pleasing lounge area, large sep