Description

Country estate setting for this breathtaking ALL BRICK 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath colonial represents timeless elegance and luxury living! Boasting over 7,000 SF of meticulously crafted construction, this home was the personal residence of a custom homebuilder. Located in a prestigious community of Dunkirk with top rated schools and an easy 30 min drive to Wash DC, 40 min to BWI, and just 20 min to the Beltway! Near shopping, restaurants and park & rides. You’ll love the relaxed feel of the area— yet so close to the hustle of the city when you need it. Car enthusiasts will love the MULTIPLE GARAGES with professionally finished epoxy floors. In total, 10-12 of your finest vehicles can be stored among the 7 TOTAL GARAGES, including a 24’x 45’ detached RV garage that has a 13’ garage door to store a ‘class A’ motorhome. Woodworkers will also love the detached workshop garage. This exceptional home sits on a private 3.43 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with access from a circular drive and a side load garage, as well as a separate driveway access for the the back and detached garages. At the heart of the outdoor living space is a resort-style gunite pool, complete with a heater and a new automatic cover! Nearby, is a stylish pool house featuring a fully equipped grill cooktop, a spacious sink and leather finish granite countertops. The pool house also includes a full bath, allowing guests to freshen up without needing to access the main residence. Outdoor bar also has a hot water heater and an under-counter beer cooler to keep beverages chilled. All-weather cabinets provide ample storage outside, while integrated stereo and TV systems create the perfect mood for poolside entertaining! For cooler evenings, a charming fire-pit surrounded by a rock wall with bench seating is perfect for late night gatherings. Plenty of outdoor areas to relax, including in the hot tub or simply enjoying the shade of the veranda. No costs were spared on this home as it was built with handmade bricks, a cedar shake roof and brick patios. Top of the line appliances in this spacious kitchen include a Viking 6 burner gas cooktop, Dacor convection double ovens, and Dacor warming drawer, Bosch dishwasher and Subzero refrigerator will please any gourmet chef. Beaded wood ceilings in the vaulted kitchen and adjacent sunroom provide beauty as well as ample natural light. First floor primary en suite offers a luxurious bath with imported marble tiled shower, floors and walls. A stunning foyer incudes a custom oak circular staircase, custom milled 4” wide white oak hardwood floors with walnut borders, and 8” crown molding adding grandeur throughout the hall, living room, dining room, sunroom and library/office. You’ll find entertaining easy here with the wet/dry bar off the kitchen and family room, complete with a fireplace where friends and family can gather. And a nearby butler pantry adds beautiful practicality when serving. An unfinished lower level provides excellent storage, but also has a full bath— offering a head start on finishing this area for extra living quarters. Home is equipped with state-of-the art alarm system, complete with cellular backup and remote access via phone, and garage doors are also wifi controlled with phone access. Additional features include a central vacuum system and an underground sprinkler system for lawn and all flower beds. The upgraded heating and cooling systems include a 6-zone Buderus cast iron hot water boiler with logamatic optimizer, 7-zone Briello oil burner and 4-zones with ALL NEW Carrier heat pumps, air handlers and thermostats!! Also has an Aprilaire space guard high efficiency air cleaner and automatic humidifier. Attached garages have hose bibs and slabs have drains-- so you can wash your vehicles in heated comfort all year long! Rare opportunity to own a magnificent estate home for the price you’d pay for a townhome in DC or a non-custom home half this size in Northern VA!