Darnestown-Darnestown Knolls- A rare find, five gorgeous peaceful acres with scenic lake
views, some of land is in grass, other sections are nicely treed, 1996 custom all brick colonial
with 3 car garage, lake views from most rooms, great home theater system, large formal rooms.
9' ceilings, Brazilian maple floors first floor, ceramic floor in kitchen with granite counter tops,
custom island, gourmet's appliances. Located on quiet no through street, watch the geese,
herons, deer and other wildlife from your own private paradise.
        $1,695,000.
Gordon & Pamela King
Your Friendly, Service Oriented, Realtors
Direct-301-417-9200, Office-240-497-1700
Gordon & Pamela King are both licenced as
Associate Brokers in MD, Gordon King is
also licensed as a Associate Broker in D.C.
Gordon & Pamela King
Your Friendly, Service Oriented, Realtors
Direct-301-417-9200, Office-240-497-1700
Gordon & Pamela King
Your Friendly, Service Oriented, Realtors
Direct-301-417-9200, Office-240-497-1700
A STUNNING entry with breathtaking views of nature greets guests in this all brick residence designed to take maximum advantage of
the sublime scenery. Home to ducks, geese and heron, the private lake offers a magical view for eight fortunate neighbors.
The best of both worlds are yours, with the small town living of Darnestown and its quarterly town meetings (see Little Acorn Newsletter),
yet you are only a 20 minute drive to downtown Bethesda via River Rd. or a 40 minute commute to Washington, D.C.  Convenient
shopping is only minutes away on Route 28 east or at Kentlands.  Year round tennis and swimming are close by at the Quince Orchard
Swim & Racquet Club or seasonally at the Darnestown Swim & Racquet Club.
The interior space is as magnificent as the lake view and the floor plan is ideal for grand scale entertaining or intimate family gatherings.
The walls of windows and balconies invite the outdoors in.
The dramatic cathedral ceiling entry foyer with three skylights is highlighted by a wall of windows overlooking breathtaking views of nature
and is flanked by entrances to the beautiful formal dining and living rooms.  The focal point of the elegant living room is the granite
fireplace with Williamsburg mantel. Custom off white window treatments convey.  The grand entertaining sized dining room features hand
painted walls by artist, Betsy Koepnick, who thoughtfully depicted the wildlife of the lake (note the mockingbird) and is wide enough for a
sofa.
porcelain double sink with instant hot water and pull-out spray faucet, an island with a GE Profile gas cook top, GE Profile double ovens
(top is convection), GE Profile refrigerator with ice/water dispenser and a built-in microwave.  Recessed and under counter lighting and
ceramic tile floor complete this room.  The light-filled breakfast room features a wall of windows with sliding door to the flagstone patio The
chef’s kitchen boasts 42” furniture quality Canac cabinetry with granite countertops and backsplash.  Appointments include a Kohler
perfect to enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the lake.
The beautiful stone fireplace family room features a French door entrance from the foyer, a wall of floor to ceiling windows and doors
leading to the flagstone patio with view of nature. The TV is hidden in a furniture quality built-in cabinet surrounded by bookshelves,
cabinets, and drawers. The tasteful décor is completed by custom draperies, valances, and Roman shades.
Private study-Imagine sitting at your desk, with a magical view of geese and deer, with a wall of sliding glass doors leading to an intimate
flagstone patio with Chippendale railing and a wall of built-in bookcases and cabinets to hold your treasures.  This room is completed by
chair rail molding, recessed lighting and custom white silk draperies with a decorative rod.
The guest powder room offers a pedestal sink, large gold framed mirror and a window with “silhouette” shade and custom tasseled
valance.  Please note: the crystal chandelier does not convey.
A mud room, with a large walk-in pantry, adjoins the kitchen and includes a family coat closet and ceramic tile floor.
The laundry room has a family entrance from the yard that is perfect for kids and pets.
Don’t miss the oversized three car garage with a view and the family powder room with a faux painted cloud ceiling and window.
The volume ceiling master owner’s suite features an adjacent special private hideaway (sitting room or home office). Please note: stairs
could be built from below.  This retreat has a skylight, recessed lighting and sliding glass doors to a charming balcony with Chippendale
railings. The elegant bedroom has many windows with panoramic nature views. Please note: draperies do not convey.  The luxurious
white marble master bathroom includes his and her walk-in closets with built-in dressers and storage, his and her vanities of custom
birdseye maple cabinetry and white marble countertops, soothing Aquatic jetted tub for two with scenic view, private water closet, white
marble floor, skylight, recessed lighting and glass enclosed shower for two.
Three beautifully decorated bedrooms all with large closets (one with a walk-in), “silhouette” shades in all and custom valances in two.
Two with connecting full buddy bath and one with its own connecting full bath.
The newly built party-sized recreation level features recessed lighting and travertine tile flooring. You’ll enter through a vestibule with
natural light streaming in from above and French doors leading to a sitting area with two closets perfect for future wine storage shelves.
The expansive recreation room features a media area with an 8’ home theater (all equipment conveys), a billiard area (stained glass
fixture does not convey), and a complete kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry and granite countertops, under counter refrigerator, space
for a range (or full size refrigerator), and a stainless steel dishwasher.
The guest bedroom or exercise room has an egress window.  The full adjoining bath offers an oversized travertine tile shower and floor,
decorative tile borders, cherry cabinetry vanity and walk-in closet.
The large workshop has a high volume shop exhaust system and an adjoining large storage room.
Custom built by Bradburn Construction in 1996
Circular driveway plus service driveway
Brazilian maple flooring
Expansive flagstone patio, deck & balcony with Chippendale railings
Three fireplaces-formal in LR, stone in family room, fieldstone in recreation room
Three car garage with 2 large picture windows
Extensive professional landscaping
Nutone Central vacuum system
Six panel solid masonite doors throughout
Vista film on windows-filters 95% of UV rays
Three zoned heating (gas forced air) and air conditioning
Certainteed “Grand Manor” shingle roof - “Lifetime Warranty”
Custom designer window treatments
Public water and private septic
5.25 acres bordering private lake
Yearly taxes:  $10,551
Homeowner yearly pond liability insurance fee $400
Lawn service for 2 acres-$75
Stone wall will be completed at sellers expense or palletized stone will be removed.
5.25 Acres of Serenity on a Private Lake
Offered at $1,695,000.
The listing broker does not guarantee the information describing this property.  Interested parties are advised
to verify this information through personal inspection or with appropriate professionals.