5108 BALTAN RD Bethesda, MD 20816

*DEADLINE FOR OFFERS IS TUESDAY, APRIL 26 AT 4:00PM*. This perfectly sited house is graciously poised above street level, regally overlooking beautiful Sumner. You'll feel right at home as you enter the welcoming foyer, while looking ahead to the expansive living room just beyond, with its flexible layout for multiple seating groups, or for a central gathering area as currently shown. The newer gas fireplace is a special focal point, and its warmth and ambience are just a click away! The adjacent dining room is ideal for both informal gatherings and formal entertaining. Both the living and dining rooms offer commanding views of the glorious rear patio and garden.

If the kitchen sets the standard by which you measure a home's appeal, your highest expectations will surely be exceeded when you see the magnificently designed, top of the line culinary center. Much thought was given to the choice of materials, from fine furniture-like cabinetry to stunning granite counters, tiled flooring, wine/beverage refrigerator, accent lighting, and highly desirable Miele and Subzero appliances. The breakfast bar and open family room are perfect for an everyday casual lifestyle, featuring a tray ceiling with cove lighting, built-in speakers (duplicated and providing surround audio in the primary BR as well), and a wall-mounted TV which conveys. Are you working from home? Do you want a quiet retreat for curling up with a good book? Come see the lovely home office/study, a true gem tucked away behind a French door, allowing for plenty of light, yet privacy.

The 2nd level spacious primary BR suite spans the house from front to back, providing ample room for a sitting area and, as currently set up, a vanity area as well. The en suite BA is updated & has a glass enclosed shower. Two add'l BRs are well-proportioned and offer pretty tree-top views. The 4th BR, next to the primary suite, has been converted to a tremendous walk-in closet & dressing room. If an additional (4th) BR better serves your needs, the original floor plan can be readily restored by adding a doorway entry from the hall as previously designed. Another full BA serves the additional BRs.

The lower level provides an add'l family room, playroom, exercise room, or any combination of uses, and has been updated with contemporary wood-like flooring for a modern look. A wood-burning fireplace will be calling your name when shorter days and longer nights return! Additional closet/storage space has been incorporated, and an another half-BA on this level is a convenient amenity. The laundry room, with even more storage capacity, is also featured here.

The magnificent level rear yard, with its professionally landscaped gardens, is the epitome of a dreamy
oasis. Specimen trees & plantings, each hand-selected by the current owner & landscape designer, afford beauty & privacy, a hideaway from the outside world. The stone patio & knee walls offer multiple seating areas for entertaining.

Other highlights of this special home include rich hardwood floors on the main & upper levels, recessed lighting throughout, new (2022) Trane HVAC system, newer (2016) CertainTeed Highland slate roof, many newer (2018) windows, Hunter Douglas blinds, accent outdoor lighting, oversized 2-car garage with additional storage cabinets, security system, & fresh paint throughout.

Location counts! The Ride-On bus and the Shops of Sumner Place (Starbucks, Safeway, CVS, retail shops, banking, dry cleaner, bakery, salon, and more) are just a short walk away. Proximity to downtown Bethesda, DC, & major routes to Va is unsurpassed. Enjoy the Capital Crescent Trail and nearby parks. This home is in the Whitman HS cluster, ranked among the highest in the nation, and a wide array of exceptional independent schools offer even more exceptional options.