9820 CARMELITA DRIVE, POTOMAC, MD 20854

$2,999,000

This pristine, quintessential home is one of Potomac's finest with over 8,500 finished SF of living space on three glorious levels - set on a lush, picturesque half-acre graced with mature landscaping. The facade's hardscaping adds to the beauty and curb appeal! The 6-bedroom, 8-bath home boasts an open main-level… Read More floor plan with spaces flowing effortlessly from room to room; a fabulous four-season porch that opens onto a flagstone patio and yard; and a finished lower level complete with an in-law or nanny suite, a fully equipped home theater, a kitchenette and a den with one of the home's 5 gas fireplaces. The classic Frank Bell home features 10-foot ceilings, wide entry and hallways, extensive molding and built-ins, as well as other exquisite architectural details and finishes that add elegance and comfort to every room. The 2007 home was updated five years ago with refinished walnut floors; fresh paint; and an upgraded kitchen that now features gleaming Quartz countertops and Miele appliances with a sub zero refrigerator and new polished nickel hardware throughout. A welcoming front porch (with space for 6 large rocking chairs!) greets visitors to the home. Inside, the large two-story foyer has soaring ceilings, a beautiful staircase and wide-plank walnut flooring that extends throughout the main & upper levels. To the right, the living room, or parlor, features crown molding, a fireplace and is filled with lots of natural light thanks to the windows lining the walls. The formal dining room sits to the entry's left and boasts extensive molding including chair rail & wainscoting, and a quad of front windows looking out to the porch. A study off the front hall has French doors and a warm feel with a gas fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, as well as a triple-paned window. A butler's pantry with glass-front cabinets sits off a short hall connecting the dining room and kitchen. A huge Quartz-topped center island, white cabinetry and Miele appliances including double wall ovens and a 6-burner gas stove equip the gourmet kitchen, which also features a walk-in pantry, plenty of planning and storage space, and an over-the-sink window. The attached breakfast room is bright & airy with windows and glass sliders along the walls. The left sliding doors access the expansive flagstone patio that includes a covered area; the other set of sliders open onto the porch with recessed lights and an overhead fan. This porch can be screened-in during the warmer months to enjoy those gentle breezes. The lush backyard is leveled and ideal for a future pool should the new owners desire! The kitchen flows into the great room, which lives up to its name with high ceilings, another gas fireplace flanked by windows, a wall of built-ins, and dual sets of glass doors to the rear porch. A large mudroom on the other side of this level has a built-in bench unit for coats and shoes, and contains a second half-bath with a granite-top vanity, a walk-in closet and access to the attached 4-car tandem garage. A second exit door here leads back to the front porch & driveway. A powder room with a custom vanity off the entry hallway, as well as a secondary staircase to the lower level round out this expansive level. The stairs off of the foyer rise up to the top level, where the large landing area offers a triple window overlooking the front Five bedroom suites including the owner's. The elegant owner's suite features a huge sitting room with a gas fireplace and a triple side window; a bedroom area with windows on two walls; and his/hers walk-in closets with extensive built-ins including sets of drawers. The spa-like owner's bath boasts a marble-topped double vanity that spans one wall, a glass-enclosed shower with built-in bench and dual shower heads and a rain shower feature, beautiful tile work, a marble-surround jetted tub, Travertine tile floors, and large windows for lots of natural light. Floor plans are right after viewing pictures of home. Read Less

Courtesy of Mary Jo Raff, Coldwell Banker Realty, [email protected].

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Nov 14, 2024

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

10,750

Lot Size

0.49 Acres

Year Built

2007

MLS Number

MDMC2153506

30 Days Snapshot Of 20854

$1,576k

-6%

(avg) sold price

-5%

homes sold

-17%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Lot

21,557 sqft, 0.49 acres

Appliances & Equipment

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater

Basement

Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Side Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows

Building

10,750 sqft living area, 8,500 sqft above grade (finished), 2,250 sqft below grade (finished), 699 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 2007, Structure Type: Detached, 3 levels, Colonial, Frame

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned

Accessibility Features

32+ wide Doors

Exterior Features

Extensive Hardscape, Flood Lights, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler

Fees

Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Fence

Rear, Wood

Fireplaces

5 fireplaces

Floors

Hardwood, Carpet

Foundation

Passive Radon Mitigation

Garage

4 garage spaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned

Interior Features

Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Roof

Slate

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax: $23,024, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $23,744, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank

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