5503 ALBIA RD Bethesda, MD 20816

Welcome to 5503 Albia Road, one of the most sought after streets in Westwood, walkable to shops and restaurants. The location is ultra convenient, with easy access to Massachusetts Avenue and River Road for easy trips to downtown Bethesda, downtown Washington, Northern Virginia, the area s three international airports and the Metro Red Line. This elegant, center hall colonial, built by Whitcomb & Carroccio, has modern elegance with an air of classic comfort with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and thoughtful design elements such as coffered and tray ceilings, crown molding and transom windows that make this home a truly rare find. On the main level features include a welcoming, light filled foyer with a formal living room and separate study on either side, both with fire places, gracious dining room, a gourmet kitchen that includes a commercial-grade, 6-burner Viking stove with cook-top with dual ovens and heat lamps, built-in Viking convection microwave, two Bosch dishwashers, breakfast bar, KitchenAid beverage fridge, eat-in kitchen with lots of windows and light that flows into the large family room with gas fireplace and French doors leading out to the tranquil backyard. The first floor is finished off with a large half bath and mud room with convenient shelving and storage. The second level's master suite includes French doors, soaring, vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, dressing area and two walk-in closets complete with built-in storage. The master bath includes a walk-in shower with dual heads and bench, separate water closet, double vanities and a luxurious spa tub. A conveniently-located, second level laundry room includes top-loading Maytag washer and dryer, generous built-in cabinets, storage and utility sink. There are three additional, large bedrooms, all en-suite, with professionally-finished closets. The spacious third floor has an open play area, separate bedroom or office and a full bath with vaulted ceilings, built-in bench seating and large closet with built-in storage. The lower level has tons of space with a high ceiling and features a separate bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath, two bonus rooms, wet bar with GE wine fridge, wood counters, ample storage and closets with built-in shelving. The beautiful, fenced-in backyard has a wood deck, retractable awning that looks out over the flagstone patio and a wonderful, wood-burning fireplace. The detached, 2-car garage includes built-in storage tracks and shelving.