Colonial

Rare opportunity to own a showstopping home on a picturesque and uniquely private lot in the Bancroft neighborhood! Built by Mitchell & Best homes, this sensational stone-front Westport II model with 6BR/4.5BA and three-car garage exudes quality craftsmanship! The floor plan boasts over 7,000 square feet of living area on three levels including over 5,000 square feet above grade. Designer-home appeal including lots of natural light, high ceilings throughout, multiple tray ceilings, gleaming hardwood flooring throughout the main level, elaborate multi-piece moldings, and recessed lighting throughout the home. Grand two-story foyer; formal living room and dining room; double glass door entry to main level study/home office; great room with tray ceiling, wall of windows, ceiling fan, and flagstone gas fireplace with stone hearth; gourmet chef’s kitchen with center island , breakfast bar, granite countertops with ceramic tile backsplash, wood cabinets (some with glass doors), stainless steel appliances (refrigerator new 2021; built-in microwave & dishwasher new 2017), wine rack, and wine refrigerator; breakfast room off of kitchen leading to glorious covered porch which leads to the open deck w/hot tub and steps to backyard; mudroom off of the kitchen with washer/dryer (replaced 2019) and access to three-car garage; hardwood staircase to upper level as well as a second rear staircase from kitchen. Upper-level features owner’s suite with hardwood floors, tray ceiling, gas fireplace, step-down sitting room/office with recessed lighting and built-in cabinetry, one wall closet and 2 walk-in closets; luxurious spa-like owner’s bath with two separate vanities, ceramic tile shower with bench seat and glass enclosure, soaking tub with tile tub deck, and separate water closet; plus, four additional bedrooms on the upper level and two buddy baths. Fully finished lower level with carpeting and recessed lighting throughout; recreation room featuring a full-size bar with full-size French door refrigerator and sink; sixth bedroom and ceramic tile full bath; finished exercise room and sauna; walkout stairs to amazing and private backyard. Zoned HVAC system – 2 furnaces and 2 A/C units replaced in 2019. Hot water tank replaced 2020. Replaced all exterior trim in 2015 and repainted in 2019. Perimeter fence in the backyard replaced 2016. Bancroft is a private, distinguished neighborhood that has the feel of a gated community with sidewalks and a central neighborhood park with tot-lot. It is in Sandy Spring which is nestled just West of the retail and restaurants of Olney Village as well as healthcare services from MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.