9825 Carmelita Drive

Description

This exceptional Potomac home is the gem of sought-after McAuley Park! It is a classic Southern Colonial, custom-built in 2006 by award-winning builder Frank Bell and offered by the original owners. This showstopper 10,000 sq ft home is on a large corner lot and features five bedrooms, five full and two half baths, and five oversized gas fireplaces. This house offers grand rooms for elegant entertaining or family gatherings, epitomizing charm, graciousness, and craftsmanship. Attention to detail does not go unnoticed! From the moment you step up to the beautiful columned stone front porch, you will be charmed by the beauty of this home. Upon entering the grand foyer with a spectacular staircase and a wide front-to-back hallway, you will be captivated by the sophistication and flow of the house.Gleaming hardwood floors, full-length light-filled windows, crown moldings, 10-foot ceilings, and impeccable millwork are throughout the home. The first floor includes a study with a fireplace and built-in bookshelves, a living room with a fireplace that flows to the dining room, an entertainer's dream kitchen, a breakfast room with a fireplace, a family room with an oversized hearth and built-in bookshelves, a mudroom with built-in storage, two powder rooms, a screened-in porch, and a stone terrace. The kitchen offers abundant custom cabinetry, an oversized island with a breakfast bar, Wolf/ Sub-Zero appliances including a 36" gas range, a wall oven, a microwave, a warming drawer, a full-size refrigerator, a full-size freezer, two dishwashers, and two farm sinks. Take the front grand or back staircases to the second floor, featuring the primary bedroom, three additional ensuite bedrooms offering spacious walk-in closets with built-ins, a sitting/study area, and a large, fully equipped laundry room. The primary bedroom is an oasis! A spacious main room features French doors opening to a sitting room with a fireplace, two oversized walk-in closets with custom built-ins, and a dressing area. The elegant primary bath has a walk-in shower, an air jet tub, two sinks, and a private water closet. The finished lower level features a private walk-out entrance. There is an Au Pair or guest bedroom suite with three large closets and a full bath. This level also includes an exercise room, a media room, a large recreation room, and a utility space. Off the mudroom is access to a spacious side-loading three-car garage and a wide semi-circular driveway with ample parking. The home's exterior, painted in 2021, is made of Hardie plank. The backyard is fully fenced and completed in 2023. Additional features include a music system throughout the home, a gas generator, an in-house sprinkler system, and much more. Easy access to Potomac Village, Democracy Shopping, and the Beltway for commuting.