With sun-drenched rooms and open spaces, the home at 8905 Transue Drive in Bethesda’s Charred Oak Estates community is not your typical 1960s split level.
The four-bedroom, three bath house, which sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, underwent a major makeover that included removing interior walls, adding state-of-the-art appliances and repainting its brick exterior white.
It is on the market for $999,999.
This home’s exterior can be deceiving, as it is much larger on the inside than it appears at first glance. A long driveway past the well-manicured lawn leads to the home’s entrance.
An eye-catching mahogany-and-glass front entry door was custom-designed by Art in Glass and lets guests know they are entering a richly unique residence.
The door opens to reveal a large, dramatic open space that combines the kitchen, dining room and living room. Thanks to the removal of interior walls in this portion of the home, these three spaces blend together, creating an open, inviting main level.
To the right of the entry is an impressive gourmet kitchen that features high-end appliances, including a Viking professional range and stainless steel hood, and a side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher and wine chiller.
The stainless steel appliances are highlighted by the surrounding maple cabinetry along with marble countertops and a marble backsplash. While recessed lights keep the kitchen and adjoining rooms bright in the evening, two large skylights and ample windows help light up the space during the day.
The cook in the home will appreciate not being left out of conversations because the open floor plan allows for easy interaction among family members and company when entertaining. There’s also a breakfast bar for casual meals.
A long center island is all that divides that kitchen from the nearby living and dining areas. Adding to the sophisticated feel of the home, all of the rooms share new hardwood flooring and have walls painted in a fresh, neutral color.
The kitchen has windows facing the front yard, and the living and dining areas face the rear yard. The private yard is fenced and has a double-sided gate. In the living room, a French door with full-view glass doors opens directly onto a new deck with built-in seating.
There are double French doors in the dining area that lead into a sunroom, which is one of two additions that were built about 12 years ago. This sun-filled room is the ideal retreat and helps bring the outdoors inside year-round.
The sunroom has three walls of windows and sliding glass doors that offer a scenic, panoramic view. Ceramic tile floors and a wood ceiling with skylights add to the outdoorsy feel. The room is made cozy by a fireplace on one of the walls.
On the opposite end of the home is a the second addition, a bright and lavish two-story great room with black tile floors and a wood-burning fireplace. There are several Palladian windows and three sets of French doors in the room that open into the rear yard.
This great room is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing after a long day’s work. There are two walls of built-ins and a black spiral staircase that leads to the second floor.
The main staircase can be found near the front entrance.
Extensive renovations also have taken place on the second floor. The owner had the interior walls removed to change the floor plan from four bedrooms with limited closet space to three nicely sized bedrooms with closet organizers.
The main bedroom has a 4-foot-deep closet, and the second bedroom comes with a 3-foot-deep closet. All of the bedrooms have hardwood flooring, recessed lights and ceiling fans. They share two full marble baths.
In addition to the sleeping quarters, the second floor boasts a lovely sitting area in the hall that overlooks the great room below. This sunny space has black tile floors that match those in the great room, plus built-ins and picturesque views.
There’s more space on the lower level, which the owner had completely renovated to create a cozy custom space ideal for entertaining or accommodating out-of-town guests. This level has plush carpeting and features a recreation room with a fireplace, a bedroom and a full bath.
Details:
Address: 8905 Transue Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Community: Charred Oak Estates
Price: $999,999
Age: Built in 1964
Size: 3,112 square feet on a lot of .70 acres
Taxes: Approximately $9,000
Homeowners association fee: None
Exterior features: Split-level-style home with painted brick exterior, attached two-car garage, deck, patio, custom-designed entry door, fenced yard, front-lawn sprinkler system, professional landscaping
Interior features: Renovated home with four bedrooms, 3 full baths, new hardwood flooring, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, Brazilian marble counters and backsplash, breakfast bar, recessed lights, two skylights, French doors, two-story great room with overlook from second level, dual staircase, finished basement, built-ins
Amenities: Three fireplaces, whirlpool tub, wet bar, wine chiller
Schools: Seven Locks Elementary, Cabin John Middle, Winston Churchill High
Close by: Potomac River, recreation, shopping, dining
Open house: 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19
Contact: Morgan Knull of ReMax Gateway LLC at 202/431-9867
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