5205 Murray Rd Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Warm and light-filled, 5205 Murray Road impresses from the moment you wind down the streets of Brookdale. The architect-designed expansion incorporates the charm of the original Cooper Lightbown home with modern touches throughout. Designed for the most discerning owner, the impressive layout and custom touches provide enviable convenience and luxury living.The main level boasts a collective of spaces for intimate or grand events, including atrium-styled foyer, glowing hardwoods, formal living room and dining rooms with built-in window seats, and the whimsical gazebo-room perfect for entertaining. The dining room features additional built-in cherry china cabinets, wood burning fireplace, and an open floor plan that leads to the top-of-the-line gourmet chef's kitchen with a heated stone floor. Spanning the width of the house, the kitchen allows ample prep and entertainment space, with soapstone counters, a sprawling island, custom in-set cabinets, and light streaming from all sides through windows thoughtfully designed to magnify the connection to the outdoors. The main level also features a deep walk-in pantry, mud-room rear entry, bright intricately tiled half bath, and access to the garage. The upper level features four oversized bedrooms and closets, plus three full renovated baths with heated floors. The laundry room is off the owner suite for the utmost convenience. Expansive owner s suite with cathedral ceilings, walk-in closets and en-suite European marble bath proves you can have it all. As the crickets chirp and fireflies dance, why not take a seat on your private Juliette balcony to enjoy the quiet and serene neighborhood.The fully-finished lower level includes the fifth bedroom and full bath perfect for au pair, visiting relatives or guests. Movie night is a must in the generously-sized recreation room with wall-to-wall built-ins, home theater, heated floor, and wet bar with sink. A large workshop, utility room and multiple storage areas, along with a separate exit completes the space.Parking in the drive and one-car garage makes coming home a breeze, and professionally landscaped lot is resplendent with mature trees and nearly 8,000 square feet of lawn and gardens. Set up a soccer net for hours of enjoyment, dine with friends in the flagstone patio area, or enjoy coffee in the early hours of the day on the stone patio. Welcome home.