5514 Charles St, Bethesda, MD 20814

Offer due 11:00am 10/16 Welcome to this Dutch Colonial on an exquisitely landscaped lot in Alta Vista neighborhood of Bethesda! As you enter, you'll be greeted by a covered front entry and a gracious sun-lit foyer. Beyond the foyer is a formal dining room with grass cloth wallpaper. The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring granite countertops, Kraftmaid cabinetry with soft close drawers, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, an atrium window, and a pantry. The kitchen opens onto the family room and the picturesque rear porch, there’s a seamless flow for indoor-outdoor living. The adjoining light-filled family room boasts a gas fireplace and beamed ceilings, providing a perfect space for relaxation or entertainment. The deck off the back is enchanting with pergolas and views of the koi pond and amazing garden. The spacious living room is ideal for entertaining, filled with wonderful natural light and offering picturesque views of the back deck. Completing the main level is a half bathroom and multiple closets. Upstairs, are four bedrooms and two beautifully renovated full bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with generous closet space, a ceiling fan, and a private spa bathroom with glass enclosed shower with a modern shower panel tower system and a rainfall waterfall shower head. The striking hall bathroom has a modern shower panel tower system with 8 jets, recessed nooks, and it is completely renovated. The lower level of this home boasts a recreation room, a laundry room, and a huge storage / work room. The exterior of the property features a private driveway, a charming Flagstone and brick pathways, and an extensive level backyard with a picturesque deck with two wood pergolas, thriving garden beds, a koi pond, and lovely, lush landscaping. It is rare to find a property in this area with such an extraordinary unique backyard! With spacious rooms and incredible location, this home provides unparalleled livability and comfort. While it could benefit from cosmetic updating and attention to the basement, it presents the perfect opportunity to customize and transform this home into your own oasis. Easy commute downtown—drive or take NIH Metro. In close proximity to Maple Wood Park, The Bethesda Trolley Walking Trail, NIH Metro, the YMCA, The French International School, the National Institute of Health, Walter Reed Medical Center and Downtown Bethesda. Convenient to interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway-A Commuter Dream!