5325 WAPAKONETA ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20816 | $1,800,000

A gem in Glen Echo Heights. This stunning home offers wonderful privacy, incredible space, and inviting flow—perfect for entertaining or family living, all within walking distance of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River. The very large rooms are highlighted by elegantly appointed architectural details, 9-foot ceilings and a lovely soft color palette in the reception area, formal living room, library, and banquet-sized dining room. The open gourmet kitchen with professional-grade appliances, pantry, butler’s pantry and breakfast room opens to a spectacular, light-filled family room with built-in cabinetry, built-in speakers, gas fireplace, and French doors that open to the large professionally landscaped rear yard.

Up the wide staircase with gracious landing and floor to ceiling windows is the spectacular master bedroom suite, complete with 2 walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath. A total of 6 bedrooms and 5½ baths, including a 3rd floor bedroom suite, provide ample space for family and guests.  The lower level opens to a huge carpeted recreation room with space for a lounge area, ping pong or billiards and exercise equipment, a full bath, bedroom/art studio, extra large high-ceiling storage room, and a mud room off the 2-car garage. This impressive home, built in 2005, is located in the sought after Whitman school district and sits on over a quarter of an acre of land.