8605 Carlynn Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817

Escape the ordinary and discover this beautifully appointed contemporary home nestled amongst the trees in sought after Congressional Country Club Estates. Once inside, the true beauty and splendor of this tastefully designed home becomes very evident. A bright and airy foyer overlooks the sun-bathed sunken living room with dramatic Cathedral ceilings boasting a soaring two-sided stone fireplace. The large windows allow you to enjoy serene vistas of nature’s splendor from the comfort of your couch. Behind the fireplace, you step down into a cozy conversation pit ideal to curl up with a good book. The dining room, a step up from the living room, makes for intimate family dining or entertaining friends. The custom updated kitchen features elegant quartz countertops with a waterfall. The appliances are stainless steel and include a gas range plus a separate convection wall oven, French door refrigerator, a separate wine fridge, dishwasher, and plenty of cabinet space. There is even a coffee bar ideal for setting up food to serve. The three-tiered custom deck is accessible through sliding glass doors from the living room and kitchen. It has a gas line to hook up your barbeque (no more hauling tanks). There is plenty of room for a very long table, and off the living room is a nice area to enjoy a drink after a long day of work or fun. The third tier is a private sundeck. This section is built to hold a hot tub if one chose to buy one later. There is a 220 electrical line for a future hot tub, or it can be extended into the garage for a car charging station. The comfortable family room features a wood burning brick fireplace. Completing the main level is a laundry room with built-in folding table plus custom shelving; a remodeled half bath with tumbled ceramic tile and a stunning pedestal sink; and finally, two coat closets with built ins. The uniqueness of this home continues on the upper level with an elegant glass and mirror display case to show off your special mementos. The owner’s suite is your private sanctuary. The room is spacious and boasts a bedroom-sized walk-in closet with custom built-ins and full-length mirror that will be the envy of all your friends. If that was not enough, the spa influenced ensuite is where you will wrap yourself in luxury. It features a large shower with three jets and a rain shower head, fabulous soaking tub with skylight, a long vanity double sinks and a spacious linen closet with built-ins. Completing the upper level are two additional expansive bedrooms each with a closet with built ins. The beautifully remodeled hall bath offers a deep soaking tub by Jacuzzi and a built-in shelf for bath products. The walkout lower level features a generously sized rec-room with built-in bookcases and closets. The 4th bedroom has a mirrored closet door with built-ins and sliding glass door to the backyard. Good sized den comes with and oversized closet featuring (you guessed it) more built-ins. The full bath on this level makes this area ideal for guests without losing your privacy. A spacious storage room houses the mechanicals of the home, great storage shelves and a 4 X 8 train / hobby table. The oversized 2-car garage is fabulous. The floor is covered in easy to maintain DimondTrax tile flooring. Additionally, this space offers a full wall-length workbench with Cherry Cabinets, built in shelving, insulated ceiling, and pull down attic ladder. If you want to have a party, just back out the cars and turn up the music! This home has location, location, location!!! It is just minutes from great restaurants, shopping, and major commuting routes. Just 20 minutes to The Kennedy Center, 11 miles from the White House, 7 miles from Downtown Bethesda, a hop, skip & a jump to the C&O Canal, Potomac River, and Great Falls Park, plus close proximity to all three airports - Reagan, Dulles, and BWI. You will be proud to call this house home!