8613 HONEYBEE LN Bethesda, MD 20817

CONTRACTS TUESDAY AUGUST 3 AT 2 PM. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM REQUIRED: Simply stunning, this expansive 6 BR/5.5 bath home has been beautifully updated and maintained, presenting a wonderful opportunity for today's buyer who is seeking space, natural light and every amenity for living, entertaining and professional pursuits. The 6,900 square foot interior features a perfect blend of formal and casual living areas enhanced with designer lighting, gorgeous flooring and window arrays that saturate the rooms with sunlight. The well-proportioned spaces have an excellent flow, accented by a neutral palette and classic architectural appointments. The interior lends itself beautifully to furnishings and art in any genre; traditional, contemporary or antique.

The main level includes a living room, dining room, powder room, spacious kitchen and an inviting family room enhanced with a beamed ceiling and stone fireplace. An entertainer's dream, the family room is adjacent to a sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the grounds and trees out back. The island kitchen features granite surfaces, a desk space, stainless appliances and a generous custom pantry. It adjoins a breakfast area that opens to the deck. A true owner's suite is also on the main level, complete with a sitting area, vaulted ceiling, and luxury bath. It is ideal for the owners or in-laws

Upstairs there are 4 spacious bedrooms including another owner's suite and bath. The owner's suite opens to a private home office space that could function easily as a nursery, or with some simple drywall modification, become a 5th upper level bedroom. 2 bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and another bedroom has a private bath, making this an ideal home for a large or multi-generation household or one with frequent overnight guests.

Step down to the fully finished lower level, where there is space for watching your favorite movie, hosting a card game, getting your daily exercise AND desk space for working from home. There's another bedroom and full bath here as well; an ideal arrangement for an au-pair. The lower level is filled with light, creating a perfect backdrop for entertaining....and sliding glass doors open to the outdoors. The rear grounds back to woods and there is ample room for play equipment or a pool. There are 3 zones for the HVAC and a two-car garage as well.

The best of town-and-country living, this home is moments from the beltway and access points along River Road, but enjoys a tranquil setting in a community of custom homes. It is located in the sought-after Churchill school district, but has easy access to some of the area's best private schools. From its thoughtfully designed floor plan to its custom finishes, this home exemplifies the finest collaboration of form and function!