8606 Rayburn Road Bethesda, MD 20817

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The three magic words of real estate are location, location, location & this custom built masterpiece has it in spades! Whitman cluster & only 3 blocks to Bradley Hills Elementary, area pools & a short stroll to Hillmead Park, the property is ideal for creative play and exploration. Situated on a gorgeous quiet tree-lined street, you simply cannot find a lovelier home or home-site nor could this stunner be reproduced for anything close to the asking price! Four (4!) levels of blissful living space, this home is beautifully built with only the finest finishes. Sundrenched & immaculate, it reads like a brand new home! Natural fieldstone graces not only the front elevation, it also carries to the rear of the property. If that weren't enough, the expansive multi-level stone patio is completely jaw-dropping and perfect for dining alfresco! In the evening, mood lighting is found throughout the terraces and you’ll feel as if you’re in another land. Do take a moment to admire the massive decorative stones that dot the landscape in addition to the natural fieldstone walls with blue stone caps at seat height perfect for large gatherings. Lots of hardscape & cedar fencing too! There are so many delights & surprises to treat the most discerning buyer, it is impossible to list them all. The home showcases three fireplaces and the first greets you in the living room with marble surround and Mt. Vernon mantle, the second is found in the family room and boasts a stone surround and a fabulous craftsman mantle, and the third is found in the owner’s Zen-like retreat and is flush and wall mounted. The floorplan is superb and highly functional for today's beyond busy buyers! The fourth level is simply divine and is ideal for overnight guests, tweens, teens or college students home for the summer. This aerie is replete with a bright triple picture window in addition to windows on the side. The bedroom level is highly functional and ALL bedrooms are ensuite. Gleaming hardwood floors are found throughout the bedrooms and upper hallway. The bathrooms are second to none in terms of fit and finishes. The owner's retreat is announced by a recessed arched entry with handsome molding, gleaming hardwoods, a tray ceiling, breakfast/coffee bar with a beverage fridge, walk-in custom built-in closets and a sanctuary spa-like bathroom with a large walk-in shower, separate double vanities, curio cabinets for storing lotions and potions, a soaking tub and bright picture transom windows. A convenient full-size laundry room is also located on the bedroom level. This true center hall colonial features and welcoming front porch with a curved, standing seam metal roof for even more architectural interest. The fabulous glass front door has fixed glass atriums and allows lots of natural light to pour through. Off to the right is large private home office with a bay window and a glass door with fixed atriums. The living room is off to the left side of the foyer and has beautiful sight-lines and windows. The banquet size dining room has a wonderful walk-in bay window and double windows on the rear. The fully equipped up-to-the-minute and top-of-the line kitchen features gleaming quartz counters with a matching quartz backsplash, a professional 6 burner gas range and hood above, a Sub Zero refrigerator, double wall ovens & a built in microwave. The dishwasher, sink and wine storage nook are located in the island along with a breakfast bar. This sunny space features yet another walk-in bay window, a single French door & a convenient planning desk. Coffered ceilings, beautiful millwork & a walk-in bay window are found in the fabulous family room and a fireplace features prominently in this gorgeous room. A mudroom has two convenient entrances from the side garden and the oversized two car garage boasting finished painted walls and epoxy floors. The lower level is vast and sunlit with a massive home-gym, a 6th bedroom, a 6th full bath &