**OPEN SUN. AUGUST 30, 1-3 PM**EXCEPTIONAL OFFERING! STATELY, ELEGANT, SPACIOUS AND STUNNINGLY APPOINTED 5 BDR/4 /2 BATH CLASSIC COLONIAL WITH MODERN LINES! LOACTED IN PRIME LOCATION- THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER PALISADES! FIT FOR ARCHITCTURAL DIGEST! A UNIQUE & SPECIAL OFFERING! The residence is ideally located just off McArthur Blvd. just north of Cabin John center, in the highly desirable tree lined PALISADES SUBDIVISION of Bethesda! Undeniably awesome curb appeal! 70,000+ sq. ft lot (1.62 acres) with SPECTACULAR VISTA VIEWS! This exceptional residence, built in 2005 is perfectly nestled in a quiet Cul-de sac setting. Upon arriving you are immediately greeted by its grand and stately presence. A classic and refined home, where modern meets the traditional. A world onto its own! Private and serene. Professionally landscaped mature front garden along with Koi Pond add grace, warmth & charm and welcome you to this exceptional residence. INTERIOR: The interior is characterized by a tailored aesthetic, seamlessly blending timeless traditional details with contemporary silhouettes. Bathed in natural light throughout, generous interior spaces flow with ease making the home feel unified, spacious and grand! Boasting a total 4,860 sq. ft of living space (including the fully finished lower level)! Upon entering, you are immediately greeted with the sense of arriving home, where functionality meets high design throughout- excellent floorplan! A design that is Ideal for daily casual family gatherings as a well as spirited entertaining. The living room, a masterclass in refinement, balances refined proportions with an intimate, welcoming warmth. Separate full sized dining room w/ recessed & custom chandelier lighting. The recently renovated Chef's Kitchen is the centerpiece of the home! Boasting custom cabinetry, stylish center waterfall island, high-end stainless-steel appliances, gorgeous quartz counters, full sized-eat in area, "stylish" pantry barn door, sliding French doors & dramatic picture window. A large mud room/ laundry room with additional storage and 2nd refrigerator leads to the two-car garage & workshop/ storage room. The family room is a space all onto its own! Dramatic cathedral ceiling, loads of windows, classic "stone mantle" wood burning fireplace make this perfect for family living. Sliding French doors open to an enormous upper deck allowing for spectacular views. A study/ library, half bath & additional storage closet space complete the main level. UPPER LEVEL: The Owner's Suite complete w/ adjoining En-suite walk-in shower, soaking jacuzzi tub, skylights, & private toilet nook, 2 walk-in closets & private sitting/ reading/ dressing area. Additional 3 large bedrooms w/ ample closet space, 2 additional full luxury baths. LOWER LEVEL: Full sized, FULLY FINISHED ground level walkout basement. Incl. large bedroom suite w/ separate full bath & loads of closet space. Additional Half bath. INTERIOR/ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Grand foyer entrance, gleaming hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings, new recessed lighting, French doors, stylish finishes including decorative crown, chair rail & window moldings, two wood burning fireplaces, soaring cathedral & tray ceilings, fresh neutral designer paint throughout, new lower-level wall-to-wall Mohawk Berber carpeting. 2 zoned HVAC systems, 200+ amp electrical, generator, updated baths, 2 car attached front-loading garage, huge upper deck, lower patio , wrought iron fencing and Leaf Filter gutters! LOT: A Nature lovers dream garden! Serene oasis! The garden/ lot is a world all onto its own! Stunning w/ deliberate curated greenery & plantings/ primed for both green thumbs & social butterflies!The fully fenced back garden offers a peaceful sanctuary. **SUPERB LOCATION: PRIME LOCATION- Close to the Clara Barton Pky, Beltway, NOVA! Nearby amenities including shopping, restaurants, the C & O Canal, Potomac Village & nearby Downtown Bethesda. The perfect place to call home!