Ideally situated in the heart of close-in Potomac, and in the prestigious Walt Whitman School Cluster, you'll hardly believe the peace and serenity you can find as you wind down the private drive into this spectacularly gorgeous two and a half acre property. This property offers the best of all worlds from open, flat grass for kids to play to expansive decks for the grown ups to entertain, from the privacy of old growth trees to the relaxing indoor/outdoor space of the screened porch and covered front patio. Through the front door you'll enter the impressive and welcoming Entry Foyer with a sweeping curved staircase and gleaming hardwood floors. The Main Level boasts 10' ceilings and lots of natural light. The Foyer is open to the spacious Formal Living Room to your right and on your left to the charming Family Room with a full brick wall surrounding the fireplace/wood stove. The updated Eat-In Kitchen with Granite Counters and Upgraded Stainless Steel appliances boasts beautiful views from all windows including the bay window in the Eating Area. Last, but not least on the main level is the screened porch with a paneled ceiling, brick wall and tile flooring. This screen porch could easily be closed in to create a first floor home office with a separate entrance. There's a powder room with a custom bureau vanity and granite counter. The Upper Level offers similarly generously proportioned room sizes and a versatile floor plan. The Primary Suite offers not only ample bedroom space, but also a sitting room/office/dressing area and His & Hers Full baths. The second bedroom is large and features an en-suite bathroom. Rounding out the Upper Level are two more Bedrooms, a hall Full Bath. The daylight filled, walk-out Lower Level has plenty of space for anything you need whether it is a large Recreation/Media Room with a built-in full bar and custom wainscoting, a full bedroom suite, an exercise room and a hobby room along with extensive storage space. In addition to your own natural playground, there is easy access to the Gold Mine Trails at Great Falls National Park. Biking and hiking along the C&O Canal or climbing Billy Goat Trail will give the nature lover hours of enjoyment. There is the potential for membership at the River Falls Swim/Tennis Club with loads of summer activities. What more could you want?? Your own private oasis within 15 miles of Downtown DC, twenty minutes non-rush hour to Dulles International and Reagan National airports. There's easy access to I-495, the Beltway; I-270, the BioMed Corridor, Westfield Montgomery Mall and, for every day shopping, Potomac Village. Come take a look today!!
Sold for $1,675,000 on 07/20/23
$1,675,000
8000 Kingsgate Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
5beds
4,628sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
2.51 Acres Lot
$1,821,700 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$7,586 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2024 at 06:03pm
Listed by:
Anne Killeen 301-706-0067,
Washington Fine Properties, LLC
Bought with:
Ron Sitrin, 503804
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDMC2095058

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1250
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Intercom, Microwave, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Has Laundry, Laundry Room
Features
- Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Bar, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Traditional, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Screens, Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Insert, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,628
- Total interior livable area: 4,628 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,378
- Finished area below ground: 1,250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 17
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Circular Driveway, Asphalt, Driveway, Private, Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 15
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened, Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Invisible
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 2.51 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Backs - Parkland, Stream/Creek, Wooded, Secluded, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 161000847817
- Zoning: R200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
- Major remodel year: 2007
Details
- Builder model: Fantastic!!
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Hook/Up Avail, Private Septic Tank
- Water: Public Hook-up Available, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Potomac
- Subdivision: Potomac Outside
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top, Paved
Services availability

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