Darnestown, MDMontgomery County

Welcome to this unique offering located in the Darnestown area of metropolitan Washington. This idyllic property occupies approximately 73 acres with scenic vistas of Seneca State Park, and also distant views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The original 1700’s manor home is tastefully renovated for today’s lifestyle including a master bedroom suite, great room, nanny/in law suite, and an elevator. A bank barn, storage barn and a separate garage/storage area are within the grounds. The property is accented by two ponds, pastures, woods, and immediate access to the walking/riding trails of Seneca State Park. This is an incredible opportunity for country living at its finest with a close in Montgomery County location. Additional acreage available.

RESIDENCE FEATURES

MAIN LEVEL

ENTRY off the covered portico, original front door with transom window and antique carriage lamps on either side

FOYER features formal stairs to second level with original graceful handrail and chair rail to match, stained pine paneling and trim work with an under-stairs closet, heart pine floor, dramatic 10 foot ceiling with crown molding, chair railing, a pair of windows overlooking the front yard and fields beyond, large coat closet with storage above, POWDER ROOM

POWDER ROOM features tumbled tile floors, designer hand painted cabinet and vanity with granite counter, designer hardware, fixtures, and mirror, commode, recessed lighting, crown molding

DINING ROOM is off the FOYER to the right through an original six paneled door set in an opening with beveled panel trim detail, crown molding, chair railing, heart pine floor, chandelier, built in china closet with arched glass paneled doors above and cabinet below, wood burning fireplace with slate surround and brick hearth, original wood mantel with dentil molding and trim detail, murals of hunt scenes above chair railing, exterior door access to side porch, custom window treatments and valance across both windows

LIVING ROOM is off the FOYER to the rear through an original opening with beveled panel trim detail, heart pine floor, chandelier with medallion, built in recessed cabinets with scalloped tops, shelves, and cabinets below, wood burning fireplace with brick hearth and slate surround, wood mantel with dentil trim and pillars, storage closet with built in adjustable shelves

FAMILY ROOM is just off the LIVING ROOM and KITCHEN, and is enhanced by the large twin box bay windows with built in seats and storage underneath, built in bookshelves flank a pair of glass French doors leading to the expansive flagstone patio, pine floors, custom built in cabinets at each end, rough hewn beams overhead, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, dual entries from the KITCHEN and LIVING ROOM , access to GREAT ROOM and REAR ENTRY

KITCHEN is off DINING ROOM through original six paneled door set in an opening with beveled panel trim detail, featuring cherry cabinets with granite counters, pine floor, center peninsula with a breakfast bar and a 6 burner electric cooktop with downdraft, wall mounted spice closet, raised brick fireplace and hearth, appliance garage with electrical access, baking area with slightly lower counter height for preparation comfort, drawers and cabinets below with two warming drawers, double stainless steel sink and faucet, hot water, filtered water, and soap dispensers, Kenmore trash compactor, Kitchenaid dishwasher, two Dacor convection wall ovens, Subzero freezer with matching cherry wood panel, large space for refrigerator of choice – allowance up to $10,000, recessed lighting, crown molding trim at top of upper cabinets, access to FAMILY ROOM and SIDE ENTRY

BAR AREA as part of the KITCHEN with a full wall of matching cherry cabinets and granite counters, desk space with drawer, glass fronted cabinets above with under-cabinet lighting, ice maker, two under counter Subzero refrigerators, stainless steel sink

GREAT ROOM with oak steps and railing down several steps from the FAMILY ROOM, oak paneling, built in cabinets and shelves surrounding the room, oak trimmed wall of windows across rear wall overlooking expansive flagstone patio and rear yard, custom built oak bar with brass boot rest, under counter refrigerator and ice maker, both with matching oak panels, dishwasher, stainless sink, cabinet mounted microwave oven, glass fronted cabinets above, floor to ceiling Seneca Sandstone faced woodburning fireplace and hearth, tray ceiling above sitting area, crown molding, recessed lights, carpeting, custom built recessed glass paneled French doors on both sides of the fireplace leading to HOT TUB ROOM and FULL BATH, doors to both front and back patios

FULL BATH off hallway to HOT TUB ROOM with tile floor and partial walls, stained oak trim, oak vanity with mirror and light above, stall shower with tile surround, floor and ceiling, commode, recessed lighting, wall mounted hairdryer

HOT TUB ROOM is a six sided room with five walls of floor to ceiling windows, eight person hot tub, ceramic tile floor and floor to ceiling back wall, glass entry doors, overhead lights

SIDE ENTRY to front side patio, full wall of pantry cabinets, access to KITCHEN, elevator to the UPPER LEVEL with etched glass door, access to one car garage, tile floor, built in shelving, recessed lighting

HOBBY ROOM/CHILDREN’S STUDY featuring four desks/work stations, drawers and counter space abound, long work bench with electrical strip and peg board above, sink cabinet, built in space for daybed with drawers below, three windows make this a bright sunny room, built in shelves at end of room on both sides, overhead lighting, wall mounted A/C unit, sound deadening ceiling tiles

ONE CAR GARAGE with opener and overhead lighting

LAUNDRY area with tile floor, double stainless utility sink with cabinet below, tiled ¾ wall in dog wash/laundry drip dry, three windows with views of the ponds and side yard, folding counter with cabinets and drawers below, cabinets above, built in ironing board, overhead lighting, washer/dryer hookup, large utility closet with peg board wall storage and shelves

REAR ENTRY from driveway to herringbone patterned walkway, up wide brick steps to landing, through glass paneled door with matching sidelights, huge coat closet with hanging bar and double rows of hooks on two walls, shelves, tile floor, overhead lighting, mudroom with stained wood adjustable boot/shoe racks, built in stained wood bench with storage below, recessed lighting

REAR HALLWAY for access to SIDE HALLWAY, FAMILY ROOM, REAR ENTRY, NANNY/GUEST WING, tiled floor, skylight

NANNY/GUEST WING HALLWAY through stained double wooden doors, tiled floors, large windows with views overlooking rear patio, gardens and fields beyond, recessed lighting

NANNY/GUEST SUITE opening off HALLWAY with double wood French doors, picture windows overlooking both ponds and side field, walk in closet, private exterior access to REAR ENTRY, carpeting, recessed lighting

FULL BATH with access from NANNY/GUEST SUITE and HALLWAY, wood vanity with Corian counter, mirror and cabinet above, commode, tile floor, stall shower with tile surround, ceiling and floor, recessed lighting

EXERCISE ROOM/GYM with rubber flooring, two walls of windows with views of rear yard and gardens, ceiling lights and fan, glass exterior door to rear yard, entry to two car garage

TWO CAR GARAGE with openers, utility sink, pull down attic stairs, potting room and exterior access door to rear walkway, multiple bird house built on outside above garage doors

UPPER LEVEL

UPSTAIRS LANDING at the top of the original wooden staircase with delicate handrail and chair railing to match, two windows with views of front yard and fields, heart pine floor, attic stairs, chandelier, crown molding, chair railing, opens to UPSTAIRS STUDY and MASTER BEDROOM SUITE through original faux painted doors

MASTER BEDROOM is a large sunny space with two windows overlooking rear yard and pastures, glass French doors to large porch over top the FAMILY ROOM, built in cabinets flank the wood burning fireplace with slate surround and brick hearth, wood mantel with detail trim, heart pine floor, ceiling fan, crown molding and chair railing

MASTER BATH #1 has a corner stall shower with ceramic tile walls, tile floor, custom pine vanity with tile counter, full width mirror and lights above, custom pine dressing cabinet with drawers, mirror above, commode, crown molding, window overlooking front yard

MASTER SITTING ROOM features custom built bookshelves and cabinets on three walls, large bay window with views of rear yard and pastures beyond, sewing cabinet, wood burning stove set on ceramic tile base, crown molding, ceiling fan, recessed lights, carpeted

MASTER DRESSING ROOM and CLOSET are fitted with custom built in racks, shelves and drawers continued from the SITTING ROOM, two windows, recessed lighting

MASTER BATH #2 has ceramic tiled floor and partial walls, Whirlpool soaking/jet tub, commode, corner sink with mirrors, lights and medicine cabinet above, one window

UPSTAIRS STUDY is off UPPER LANDING features a fireplace with slate surround and pine mantel, original built in pine gun safe and cabinet, two front windows, stained crown molding and chair railing

2nd BEDROOM has a corner fireplace with slate surround and hearth, wood mantel, glass exterior door to porch over top of FAMILY ROOM, closet with original faux painted door, one window looking rear yard and gardens, crown molding, ceiling fan with light, carpeted steps down to dressing room/closet with custom built teak drawers, hanging bars, shelves, and tie rack, crown molding, two windows, recessed lighting, and carpet. FULL BATH with tile floor and ½ wall, custom built teak vanity and cabinets with counter and sink above, mirror and medicine cabinet, stall shower with tile surround, floor and ceiling, commode, stained trim and windows, wall mounted hairdryer

BACK HALLWAY four steps down from UPSTAIRS STUDY houses the elevator to the MAIN LEVEL with etched glass door, linen closet, storage cabinets and shelves with two windows above, double closet with shelves and hanging racks

3rd BEDROOM SUITE with elevator access, features three walls of windows with wonderful views of the two ponds and side, front, and rear fields, carpeted recessed lighting. FULL BATH was built for wheel chair access with lowered sink and counter and drawers below, mirror, medicine cabinets, and lights above, commode, tub/shower with tile surround, tile floor and partial wall, recessed lights, built in hairdryer.

LOWER LEVEL

Carpeted stairs off GREAT ROOM with window at landing, unfinished first level with storage and utility rooms, wine cellar/document storage with dedicated climate control, large unfinished second level of open space with media room potential, full height ceiling, utility area

GROUNDS AMENITIES

Two ponds

Two level flagstone patio

Expansive backyard with swing set

Extensive mature landscaping

Large garage with attached storage and work shop areas

Bank Barn with Seneca Sandstone foundation

Equipment shed

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES

10 foot ceilings throughout

Heart Pine floors in original part of house

Stained pine trim throughout

Solid wood doors throughout, many original to the house

All wood floors refinished in 2008

Carpeting replaced in 2008

Major renovation done in 1999-2000 to include the addition of the Great Room, Hot Tub Room, Master Dressing Room and Closet, Kitchen

Back up generator with automatic weekly system check

Multiple phone lines

Satellite TV and internet

Alarm System with motion sensors

Heat pump – 9 zones – new in 2008

7 fireplaces

Well and Septic

ATTIC

Steps leading from UPSTAIRS LANDING behind original faux painted door to full height ceiling, open unfinished storage space, cedar closet

EXTERIOR

Original structure built in 1700 of triple layered brick with Seneca Sandstone foundation

Cedar shake shingle roof

Circular paved drive

Covered front portico with pillars and decorative iron railings, brick walks, brick steps up to brick semi-circle landing, original front door with transom window above, antique carriage lamps

Two car garage with openers, access to house through REAR ENTRY HALLWAY

One car garage with opener, access to house through SIDE ENTRY HALLWAY