As you come up the welcoming front walkway, you're surrounded by storybook charm and lush, landscaped grounds; as you enter into the home's foyer you're greeted with custom detailing including a charming built-in bench seat, powder room and gleaming hardwood floors -- and an ideal, gracious floor plan that delivers the space for how we live and work today. The spacious living room with a fire place and original mantle flows into the formal dining room ideal for both entertaining and nightly family dinners. The gourmet chef's kitchen -- with stainless steel appliances, island seating, custom cabinetry, a pantry and ample counter space is open to the sunny breakfast room for casual dining -- flows perfectly into the heart of the home: a large, light-flooded family room with high ceilings, coffered detailing and built-in bookcases and media cabinet.

The second floor delivers just what today's buyers want: four nicely sized bedrooms including the generous primary suite -- a true retreat with large windows flooding the space with morning light including a seating area and custom built-in shelving; hardwood floors; a large walk-in closet and additional closet; and en suite full bath with double sinks, separate shower and soaking tub. Three more bedrooms and a full bath with a vintage vibe and double sinks round out this floor. The upper level with skylights has a bonus room and the fifth bedroom (or use as an office), built-in shelving, and loads of storage. The lower level delivers even more living space with newly installed carpet in the spacious family/recreation room which can also be used as an au pair, guest or in-law suite -- a full bath with shower and a separate walk-in laundry room. The rear of the home is a dreamy, private oasis with expansive stone terraces and mature and lush plantings and grassy space -- perfect for al fresco dining, grilling and entertaining. The yard is fully fenced and private. Charming detached shed for bikes, strollers, and/or potting and garden storage.

The A+ location cannot be beat -- just steps to Lafayette school and park, including the tennis and basketball courts, soccer and baseball field and paces to the neighborhood gathering spot, the Broad Branch Market. Walk or bike to the shops, sidewalk cafes, conveniences, DC public library and Chevy Chase Community Center and more on Connecticut Avenue including the last independent movie theater in DC, The Avalon and award-winning dining spots like Macon, Opal, Little Beast,The Parthenon, Birdsong and the soon-to-be opened Wheelhouse. Just 1 mile to the Friendship Heights Metro, shopping, dining spots, Bloomingdales', Whole Foods, medical offices, and much more. The location is ideal -- 11 miles to National Airport and 20 minutes to downtown DC; easy access to numerous commuter routes like Military Rd, 16th St, Connecticut and Wisconsin Avenues, and I-495. Welcome Home!