Welcome to this grand Colonial located in sought after Chevy Chase View. This beautifully designed home features all of the amenities that you would expect in a home of this stature including a detached 3 car garage with finished loft on top level perfect for an office or private guest suite. The home sits back on a .42 acre lot that has been professionally landscaped and designed to take advantage of the private gracious setting. Enter into the 2 story main foyer and you will immediately feel the openness and warmth of this special home. On either side of the entry is the formal living room and dining room which leads to the kitchen, making entertaining a breeze. Tucked off privately to one side behind French doors is also a study.This all surrounds the family room area that is very spacious, yet is made to feel warm by the floor to ceiling stone fireplace and hickory hardwood flooring throughout. The main hub of the home is the 18x 36 gourmet kitchen ideal for formal and casual entertaining. This room is outfitted with a casual eat-in area surrounded by windows, large island, huge walk-in pantry, and a desk area. It opens to the outdoor flagstone patio and yard which enjoys a custom sport court; a perfect entertaining area and family hangout. An oversized mudroom with cubbies & bench can be accessed by a separate entry. A spacious laundry room with folding station and a powder room are also located off the kitchen. There are a total of six generous bedrooms all with walk-in closets, five baths and one half bath. Upstairs, which is accessed by front and back stairways, houses the master bedroom and 3 additional guest rooms. The master has his & her closets with custom shelving and a spa-like bathroom with a tub and walk-in shower. A small balcony and a separate sitting area with gas fireplace in the master is the perfect retreat to wind down and relax. The 2nd bedroom has an en-suite bath and the 3rd and 4th bedroom are connected by a jack & jill bath. Upstairs on the 4th level is where you will find bedroom suite 5 with a family room and full bath. This is the perfect spot for a teen, au-pair, or playroom. The lower level walk-out recreation room has been used as a theater and game room with ample space for a pool table and other games. On this level is also an exercise room with mirrors on 4 walls, a wine cellar equipped with a ventilation fan for cigars and bedroom 6 with a full bath. This sun drenched home is perfect for everyday living and both casual & formal entertaining. Walk to the markets, parks, shopping, dining and MARC train in Old Town Kensington. Chevy Chase View offers proximity to downtown Bethesda,Rock Creek Park and 495!