COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE 8512 Country Club Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Sited on two beautifully landscaped acres along one of the Metropolitan Area’s finest streets, 8512 Country Club Drive borders the renowned Congressional Country Club golf course and is located just outside the Capital Beltway, a short commute to downtown Washington, DC. This area of Bethesda and Potomac is full of gorgeous pastoral vistas and dramatic approaches to the fine properties which make it home. Also just minutes from Potomac Village, Tysons Corner, Great Falls Park, the C&O Canal, and Potomac River, this address is just off Persimmon Tree Road with easy access to I-495, Clara Barton Parkway, and convenient to Reagan National and Dulles International Airports.
With dramatic curb appeal from the coveted Country Club Drive, 8512 is set back from the quiet cul-de-sac street amidst mature trees and lush professional landscaping. The driveway leads to the side of the home with garage parking for five cars, past a secondary front entrance, and prominently circling in front of the expansive Colonial home’s main entrance. The gracious home boasts approx. 11,000 square-feet of living space, with expansive outdoor terraces and rear garden backing to golf course views. The inviting formal Foyer has a grand staircase with open balustrade to the Second Level above. Gorgeous hardwood floors continue ahead through arched entryways with sightlines to the rear garden from the Living Room with Fireplace and French doors to the covered terrace. A cherry Library is off the left of the Foyer, opposite a formal Dining Room on the right. A Butler’s Pantry with Wet Bar connects the Dining Room to the spacious Kitchen with large center island and Breakfast Area with French doors to the spacious Rear Garden terrace with fountain. Adjacent to the Breakfast Area, a Sunroom has exposed stone walls and vaulted ceiling with skylights. The spacious Family Room has large bay window and access to both main level terraces. Two Powder Rooms service the Main Level, as well as a Laundry Room, and Main Level Guest Suite with its own full Bath. Upstairs, there are five Bedroom Suites, each with their own baths, including the Owner Suite with Jacuzzi tub and Steamist shower. The Second Level also has two large Offices, a Craft Room, additional Full Bath, and a second Laundry Room. The walk-out Lower Level is a great space for relaxation or casual entertaining with a large Wet Bar opening to a Recreation Room with Fireplace and French doors walking out to the covered rear patio and garden. A separate Game Room is perfect for Billiards, plus an Exercise Room, and temperature controlled Wine Cellar with adjacent Tasting Room. A Powder Room services the Lower Level, as well as an additional Bedroom Suite with its own full Bath. Unique Golf Room completes the Level. Walk out to the expansive rear garden with open green space!
FEATURES AND AMENITIES MAIN LEVEL • A flagstone walkway from the circular motor court leads to the front door with sidelights and arched transom into the FOYER with hardwood floor, recessed lighting, coat closet, custom intricate millwork and wainscoting, and curved balustrade along the open staircase up to the Second Level. Arched entryway with coat closet door leading to downstairs straight through to living room. Motorized foyer chandelier. • Double doors from the Foyer open into the LIBRARY / OFFICE with custom-fit wall-to-wall carpet over hardwood floor, walls of cherry bookcases with cabinetry below, recessed lighting, and Fireplace with serpentine stone hearth/surround and custom mantle. Interior custom wood shutters match the walls and overlook the front motor court and garden. • LIVING ROOM continues with hardwood floor, recessed lighting, and custom details galore throughout the crown moldings, millwork on arched entryways, and the Fireplace with marble hearth/surround and custom wood mantle, flanked by recessed shelving alcoves. Windowpaned French doors with transom opens to the covered rear TERRACE with skylights, ceiling fans, and recessed lighting. • FAMILY ROOM has hardwood floor, recessed lighting, coffered ceiling, stone Fireplace with wood mantel, and custom built-in bookshelves with storage cabinets below. Large bay window overlooks the rear Garden with built-in bookshelves on each side. Glass paneled door with transom opens to the covered rear Terrace, and a set of French doors with transom above opens on the opposite wall to the large open rear patio terrace. Built-in speakers. • GOURMET KITCHEN is open to the Breakfast Area with continuing hardwood floor, recessed lighting, built-in speakers, brick fireplace with wood mantel, and French doors with transom opening to the rear garden Terrace and fountain. Serpentine stone counters top the large center island with bar seating, and custom storage in cabinetry below. Matching countertops and white cabinetry surround the perimeter with under cabinet lighting and matching serpentine stone backsplash. A double-sink has disposal, faucet with retractable hose, plus soap and instant hot water dispensers. A second prep sink also has Moen faucet with retractable hose and soap dispenser. Built-in desk in desk has workspace with file drawers. Appliances include integrated Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, two (2) stainless steel Bosch dishwashers, two (2) Thermador convection ovens, GE Profile microwave, and a Creda 5-burner gas cooktop on the island. • A PANTRY off the kitchen provides additional custom storage as well as a full-size Sub-Zero refrigerator with freezer drawer. • A BUTLER’S PANTRY / WET BAR connecting the Kitchen to the Dining Room has recessed lighting, granite countertop with Kohler sink, cherry wood cabinetry with interior-lighting and glass paneled doors, and under cabinet lighting. • DINING ROOM has hardwood floor, custom moldings and millwork, ceiling medallion, large Fireplace with granite hearth/surround and custom wood mantel flanked by built-in China cabinets with glass paneled doors, and cabinetry below. • SUNROOM off the Breakfast Area has flagstone floor with custom fit rug, recessed lighting, two ceiling fans between three skylights, exposed stone and siding walls, and wall of windows overlooking rear garden and terrace. • Formal POWDER ROOM has hardwood floor, custom crown molding, and large marble vanity with storage below. • MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM / GUEST SUITE opens into a vestibule with wallto-wall carpet over hardwood floor, recessed lighting, and hanging lantern. The Bedroom continues with wall-to-wall carpet, custom drapes and window shades, recessed lighting, ceiling fan; and DRESSING ROOM has three sets of double-door closets with custom built-in shelving and drawers, plus additional storage and shelving with mirrored doors. A window with interior shutters overlooks the front garden. o Private En Suite BATHROOM has tile floor, recessed lighting, built-in wood bench seat with cabinetry below, Corian vanity with storage below, sliding glass-door shower with tub and tile surround, and separate handheld sprayer; and Linen closet. • Main Level LAUNDRY / MUD ROOM opens from the secondary front door with sidelights and transom above. Features include tile floor, ceiling light, Maytag Washer & Dryer, counter space and cabinetry with laundry sink, and direct access to the attached three-car Garage. • Second POWDER ROOM has Corian vanity with storage below, hardwood floor, and window to Sunroom with shutters. • Secondary staircase has carpet runner and arched window overlooking the front garden. SECOND LEVEL • OWNER SUITE has wall-to-wall carpet over hardwood floor, recessed & picture lighting, crown molding, custom built-in bookcases with cabinetry below, and decorative Fireplace with wood mantel. A large bay window overlooks the rear Garden, flanked by windows looking to either side. HIS & HER WALK-IN CLOSETS have custom built-in shelving, drawers, cabinetry, and mirrors.
o OWNER BATH has recessed lighting, marble tile floor, double vanity with cabinetry below, Jacuzzi tub with marble surround, Steamist glass shower with body sprayers, and triple window overlooking rear garden with interior shutters and two skylights above. A pocket door adds privacy to the water closet with toilet and linen closet. • SECOND BEDROOM SUITE has wall-to-wall carpet over hardwood floor, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, and two dormered windows with window seats flanked by built-in shelving. An additional double window overlooks the side garden with interior shutters. The large walk-in closet has wall-to-wall carpet, custom built-in shelving, drawers and vanity, and dormer overlooking front garden with interior shutters. o Private En Suite BATHROOM has tile floor, white Corian vanity with cabinetry below, dormer window with interior shutters, window seat with storage below, and linen closet with built-in shelving. A sliding glass-door shower has tub and tile surround, with separate handheld sprayer. • THIRD BEDROOM SUITE has wall-to-wall carpet over hardwood floor, recessed lighting, wainscoting, chair rail & crown molding, wall of builtins including desk with drawers, and bookcases with cabinetry below. Windows overlooking the front garden have interior shutters. A walk-in closet has custom built-in shelving and drawers. o Private En Suite BATHROOM has tile floor, white Corian vanity with cabinetry below recessed lighting, and window seat with storage below. Interior shutters compliment the window with arched transom overlooking the Garden. The sliding glass-door shower has tub and tile surround, with separate handheld sprayer. • FOURTH BEDROOM SUITE has hardwood floor, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, and wood paneled walls with fabric top border over shelving with hanging hooks. Double-door closet has built-in shelving and drawers. Additional closet with custom shelving. o Private En Suite BATHROOM has tile floor, recessed lighting, navy blue Corian vanity with cabinetry below, linen closet, and sliding glass door shower with tub and tile surround, and separate handheld sprayer. • FIFTH BEDROOM SUITE has wall-to-wall carpet over hardwood floor, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, windows overlooking the front garden with custom wood window blinds, built-in desk with drawers and bookcases above, and a Walk-in Closet with built-in shelving and drawers. o Private En Suite BATHROOM has tile floor, hunter green Corian vanity with cabinetry below, linen closet, glass-door shower with tub, tile surround and separate handheld sprayer, and dormer window with window seat and storage below. • Second Level LAUNDRY ROOM has honeycomb tile floor, custom cabinetry with under cabinet lighting, laundry sink, and three walls of counter space. Appliances include Samsung washer and dryer. • Office wing landing has hardwood floor with carpet runner, double windows with custom blinds and window seat with storage below overlooking the rear garden flanked by two sets of cedar closets with built-in shelving. Two skylights bring in additional natural light. • CRAFT / WRAPPING ROOM has hardwood floor, ceiling light, built-in cabinetry, desk area, and an abundance of additional counter space/storage. • FAMILY OFFICE has wall-to-wall carpet over hardwood floor, recessed lighting, ceiling fan with lights, arched windows with interior shutters and window seats with storage below. Built-in bookcases with cabinetry supplement the built-in corner desk spanning the wall with file drawers. • HOME OFFICE has hardwood floor, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, two U-shaped built-in desks with cabinetry and file drawers below with built-in cabinets on wall. Two dormer windows have window seats, and large window with interior shutters overlooks the rear Garden. • Hall BATHROOM has tile floor, mirrored vanity with storage below, and linen closet. Frameless glass door shower has tile walls and separate handheld sprayer. LOWER LEVEL • From the Main Foyer, stairs lead to Lower Level with balustrade opening to the RECREATION ROOM with wall-to-wall carpet, recessed lighting, and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace next to built-in media cabinetry. French doors flanked by windows on each side open to the covered rear patio and garden beyond. • A large serpentine stone WET BAR within the Recreation Room has U-Line beverage refrigerator with ice maker, Kohler sink, and Maytag dishwasher. Cherry cabinetry has interior lighting behind the glass paneled doors, and under cabinet lighting over the counter with matching serpentine stone backsplash. Ceiling and wall panels match the cabinetry with an abundance of storage below bar. Perfect for entertaining. • BILLIARDS / GAME ROOM has custom wall-to-wall carpet, fabric wall treatment and custom window treatments, recessed lighting; and baseboard, wainscoting, and chair rail moldings. Tray ceiling and a window paned door opens to the rear covered patio. Large windows look out to the rear Garden.
• POWDER ROOM has serpentine stone tile floor, matching vanity with storage below, and sconce lighting. • GOLF ROOM, a golfer’s dream, with custom ceiling, two mirrored walls and abundant storage. • EXERCISE ROOM has wall-to-wall carpet, tray ceiling, recessed lighting, wall of built-in cabinetry, shelving, and large aquarium (approximately 180 gallons). Unfinished Utility Room behind aquarium offers additional storage. • Secondary Staircase Landing has carpet runner, and custom painted wall mural with decorative fence and barn-style half door opening to play area / toy storage beneath stairs. • TASTING ROOM has wall-to-wall carpet, built-in cabinetry, and grass cloth wallpaper. Temperature Controlled WINE CELLAR has three walls of wine storage racks with custom Italian tile floor. • GUEST BEDROOM SUITE has two walls of windows with custom window treatments, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, Dressing Room with two double-door closets, and built-in shelving. o Private En Suite BATHROOM has tile floor, large vanity with storage below, recessed lighting, shower with tub and tile surround, separate handheld sprayer, and linen closet. EXTERIOR • Picturesque curb appeal with mature trees and landscaping • Attractive Stone & Siding façade • Two front entries with circular driveway / motor court • Garage parking for 5 cars + additional driveway parking • Professionally landscaped 2-acre lot • Large Stone Terrace with Fountain and dual Stairs to expansive Rear Garden • Covered Terraces off Main and Lower Levels MISCELLANEOUS • Built circa 1995 • Secondary garage built circa 2000 has roughed-in plumbing, separate meter and is adaptable for adding second floor living space • Bedrooms: 7+ • Bathrooms: 8 full + 3 half • Garage: 5-car (3 attached + 2 detached) • Fireplaces: 6 (1 wood-burning; 5 gas) • Living Area: 11,000 Square Feet (Approximately) • Lot Size: 2.0 Acres / 87,120 Square Feet • Tax ID: 161002909160 • Legal/Advertised Subdivision: Persimmon Tree / Country Club Estates • Block/Square: A | Lot: 28 • Heating/Cooling Zones: 4 o Cooling: Central Air Conditioning o Heating: Natural Gas Forced Air • Electric Security Alarm System • Impeccable millwork, wainscoting, and custom moldings throughout home • Built-in speakers in various rooms • Estimated Real Property Tax and Other Non-tax Charges a new owner will pay in the first full fiscal year of ownership: $43,545.55 (Estimated per Montgomery County O.C.P. website calculator) • 2016 Real Property Taxes: $56,669.34 (per Montgomery County website) • Montgomery County Public School Assignments: o Carderock Elementary | Pyle Middle | Whitman High • Close to several prestigious private elementary and secondary schools • Property conveys in As-Is condition • Please contact Listing Agent/See disclosures for all exclusions and other details OFFERED AT $3,795,000
ROBERT HRYNIEWICKI ADAM T. RACKLIFFE CHRISTOPHER R. LEARY
[email protected] | 202.243.1620 OFFERED AT $3,795,000 Estimated Real Property Tax and Other Non-tax Charges a new owner will pay in the first full fiscal year of ownership: $43,545.55 (Estimated per Montgomery County O.C.P. website calculator)
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