5509 33rd St. NW

LOCATION: Welcome to 5509 33rd Street:  4 stunning levels of generous, high-ceiling rooms set within a fully fenced, professionally landscaped garden. This beautiful light-filled home is located in the sought-after neighborhood of Chevy Chase, DC with it’s quiet, tree-lined streets - a perfect enclave close to, but tucked away from the bustle of the city.  This convenient location is just steps to the gourmet Broad Branch Market, Lafayette Elementary School and playground, the shops and restaurants along the NW corridor of Connecticut Avenue and Rock Creek Park with its hiking and biking trails, tennis and golf.

RESIDENCE:  With 6600 square feet of finished space, this expansive, modern home was custom built in 2009 as a contemporary interpretation of a craftsman style home using many sustainable materials.  The west facing front porch spans the entire width of the house and provides plenty of space for several seating configurations. An entry hall opens to a lovely library/office with double glass doors, and a formal living room with built-ins and an impressive fireplace. The well-proportioned dining room with coffered ceiling and French door leading to a large, covered deck, are an entertainer’s dream. The gourmet kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite counters, glass backsplash, island and breakfast area opening into a spacious family room surrounded on three sides by windows – all extremely private due to the mature evergreens. Three sets of French doors and two exterior stairways connect this room to the covered porch and backyard oasis below.  The powder room and drop zone with bench, storage cabinets and desk/study area, complete the extraordinary main level.

The second level boasts a private primary suite with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and an additional bonus closet. The en-suite luxury bath has two sinks, glass shower, separate soaking tub with Caesarstone surround and terrazzo flooring. Three additional bedrooms are found on this level: one with full en-suite bath, and two with a shared full bathroom with separate shower and bath. In addition, a large laundry room with sink and shelving is located on this level. 

The upper level is a spacious sunlit bonus room with vaulted ceiling, and a fifth bedroom or quiet home office far from the bustle of family life. Another full en-suite bath, large walk-in closet and multiple storage areas are also on this level.

The walkout lower level is bright and airy with a large recreation room with French doors to the rear patio and garden, a large 6th bedroom with bay window and a double closet, and a full bathroom with two additional closets.  A home gym with new mat flooring, and a utility/storage room with sink are also on this level.  The detached 2-car garage with large loft above is a potential Accessory Dwelling Unit and completes this special home. A seating height koi pond with water feature separates the house from the garage.  Stone walkways with lighting and 4 season landscaping set the mood for outdoor entertaining.