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9826 Avenel Farm Drive 
(Potomac, MD 20854)

 

 

Situated in lush Avenel, this contemporary home with great curb appeal blends the best of two worlds --the lifestyle of a private community nestled among rolling wooded countryside and winding bicycle paths and jogging trails with the convenience of being an easy  drive to downtown DC and Bethesda.   This 4 BR, 3 full bath, 2 half bath all-brick colonial home features:


� Spacious, light-filled main level with open floor plan.

� Rare main level master bedroom suite.

� Airy family room with stone fireplace and two-story wall of windows.

� Living and dining rooms each with cathedral ceilings.

� Unique octagon-shaped, all-windowed breakfast room and den each with cathedral ceilings.

� Expansive deck overlooking lush yard.

� Two-car garage.

� Easy access to downtown Washington, D.C. and the best of Bethesda.

� Just steps from Avenel Park, playground, tennis, and more.

 

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  Information and Fees


List Price: $1,635,000

Avenel Association fee: $330 (monthly)

Taxes: $17,236 (2009)

 

Year Built: 1989

Lot Size: 0.52 Acres

Main and Upper Level Living Areas: 6,112 sq ft

Lower Level (unfinished) Area: 3,682 sq ft

 

Elementary School: Seven Locks

Middle School: Herbert Hoover

High School: Winston Churchill

 

Avenel Community Features

Bike and walking paths, and riding trails

Throughout the extensively landscaped, wooded community are a winding network of bike paths and jogging trails, and a network of connecting bridle paths. Strollers may stop and rest on the wrought iron and oak benches placed along the paths.

 

Avenel Park

Ideally located along Oaklyn Drive in Avenel, the county-owned Avenel Park offers children and adults a wide selection of recreational opportunities: three tennis courts, three soccer fields, a children�s playground with swings and jungle gym equipment, a baseball diamond, and a three-mile jogging and bike trail around the perimeter.

 

Equestrian Center

Nestled within the geographic boundaries of Avenel you will find the privately operated Equestrian Center of horse stables and riding facilities, connected to the bridle path that meanders through the wooded sections of the Community and adjacent park land.

 

The Avenel Swim and Tennis Club

The Swim and Tennis Club at Avenel is a third-party privately owned facility located adjacent to the Avenel Park on a 5.1 acre site. The swimming pools are open Memorial Day through Labor Day with some extended openings depending on weather. Membership is currently open to residents and non- residents of Avenel. There are three pools in the complex; a lap pool, a wading pool and a leisure pool accessible to those with limited mobility. The pool is surrounded by a concrete deck, and has large shade umbrellas. The pool is a state of the art facility with a 6 lane 25 meter heated competition pool, plus a large free form heated leisure pool with a zero beach entry, a lap lane and a partially submerged sunning bench. There is also a separate baby pool with a zero beach entry. The pool offers a swim team that will participate in approximately six-eight swim meets per season in the Country Club League.

 

TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm

Situated on 220 acres of rolling wooded countryside within the luxury residential community of Avenel, TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm redefines the private golf club experience. Blending the time-honored traditions of golf with modern conveniences, TPC Potomac boasts 18 holes of picturesque and beautifully maintained golf; an array of amenities; and the personalized service and outstanding privileges that have become synonymous with the PGA TOUR�s acclaimed TPC Network of clubs.

 

 

 

 

 

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

 

Property Features


Do not miss this rare opportunity to call home this stunning and spacious 4BR, 3 full BA, 2 half BA colonial with two-story family room, large deck, lush yard, and two-car garage in close-in Potomac -- a stone's throw to Washington, D.C. and Bethesda and located in the thousand-acre natural setting of Avenel.

Excellent location . . . .

Nestled in a luxury residential community showcasing rolling wooded countryside and a winding network of bike paths and jogging trails

Easy stroll to playground and picnic areas of Avenel Park, pool and tennis courts of Avenel Swim and Tennis Club as well as the 18-hole championship golf course*

Close proximity to Potomac River Park and the C&O Canal, offering scenic views and towpaths for hikers and cyclists

Convenient five minute drive to Potomac Village restaurants and shops

Direct access to downtown Bethesda and DC along commuter-friendly River Road

 

Solid construction with room to grow . . . .

Brick exterior

Steel beam construction

Cedar shingle roof

Pre-listing inspected and certified by qualified home inspector

Unfinished 3,500 + sq ft lower level with exceptional ceiling height, brick fireplace, full-size windows, walk-out potential and roughed in full bath

3-zone heating and cooling high-efficiency system

   

Sought-after features . . . .

Hardwood floors

Recessed lighting

In-wall speakers throughout main level

Cathedral ceilings

Central vacuum

 

Ideal interiors . . . .

Spacious, light-filled main level with open floor plan perfect for entertaining

Grand two-story foyer (11 ft x 11 ft) with two coat closets

Living room (14 ft x 19 ft) and dining room (14 ft x 19 ft) each with cathedral ceilings

Airy two-story family room (20 ft x 20 ft) boasts full room height stone fireplace, custom wood cabinetry, surround sound in-wall speakers, and wall of windows overlooking lush yard

Cook's kitchen (18 ft x 16 ft)) with six-burner stove, two wall ovens, sub-zero refrigerator, island, and granite counters offering plenty of space for the entire family to chop, dice, and gather together

Unique octagon-shaped, all-windowed breakfast room (14 ft x 14 ft) and den (14 ft x 14 ft) each with cathedral ceilings and French doors to deck.  Both rooms currently feature fabric "tenting" which can be easily removed with little or no damage to walls.

Rare, main level master bedroom (24 ft x 16 ft) suite with a wall of windows, ample room for a king-size bed and multiple sitting areas, two double closets, a walk-in closet/dressing area, PLUS an impressive master bath (19 ft x 9 ft) boasting vaulted ceiling, marble floors, separate shower, jacuzzi tub, and flanked by two mirrored vanities

Laundry room on same floor as master bedroom

Unfinished lower level (over 3,000 sq ft) with full-size windows, extra tall ceilings, brick fireplace, roughed-in full bath, and walk-out potential offers plenty of room to grow and a rare blank canvas for endless possibilities.  What will you choose?  A media room, game room, additional bedrooms??? 

Second master bedroom (13 ft x 14 ft) with private bath and ample closet space on upper level

Bedroom 3 (16 ft 10 inches x 11 ft) and bedroom 4 (11 ft x 14 ft) also on the upper level share a bathroom (Jack n' Jill configuration).  Each bedroom has multiple closets, plush carpet, and large windows

Two-car garage with remote access and deep driveway

 

Great outdoors . . . .

Expansive deck offering multiple areas for dining, relaxing, and entertaining while enjoying views of mature trees

Over half-acre of lush grounds, the ideal setting for all of your outdoor pursuits whether it be growing your own vegetables, tossing a ball, building a fort, soaking up sunshine, or lazing on a hammock under the canopy of trees

 

 

*   Memberships to swim, tennis, and golf clubs are not included in the monthly Association fee.

   

        

 

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