Extensive landscaping and a stately brick exterior give this Silver Spring house curb appeal to go with its well-appointed interior.
Situated on a private lot in the Naples Manor section of the Stonegate community, the spacious Colonial at 14935 Notley Road is on the market for $809,000.
The home was constructed in 1988 by the Halle Cos. and includes the builder’s hallmark decorative moldings and hexagonal arched entryways throughout both levels. The center-hall foyer entrance has two coat closets on either side of the front door, ceramic tile flooring and easy access into the family room to the left.
A spacious, elegant formal living room measures 16-by-13 feet. Gatherings are easily accommodated here, especially when combined with the nearby dining room and large sunroom just around the corner.
A glass-panel door in the living room opens into the sunroom, which has three walls of Palladian windows with stained glass top inserts. All of the windows have screens and open to catch the breeze. A ceiling fan helps cool the room, too.
The sunroom has hardwood floors. The living and dining rooms have plush neutral carpeting.
In addition to the dentil crown molding, the dining room has chair-rail and picture-frame molding, adding to the formal setting.
The foyer hall leads past a powder room straight ahead to the kitchen. Although the home is 20 years old, many features have been updated. The kitchen, with hardwood flooring, is one example. It has black granite counters and porcelain glazed Kraftmaid cherry cabinets.
Many of the cabinets have special features. One has a pull-out spice tray. Some are lighted with glass doors.
Cabinetry is also used on appliances, like the refrigerator door, which makes it blend seamlessly with the kitchen’s overall design.
The family chef will enjoy the Dacor six-burner stove and warming oven, which features a specially designed stainless steel hood surrounded by decorative moldings. A long center island is ideal for preparing or serving meals. This island also offers additional cabinet space. Trendy light fixtures have been installed in the kitchen, too.
Perhaps the highlight feature, though, is the stainless steel backsplash in varying hues of silver, beige and white. The tile is used behind the stove and on the wall lining the area behind the kitchen sink.
The breakfast nook features another wall of custom cabinetry and has sliding glass doors that offer views of the back yard. The doors open onto a deck surrounded by nature.
Trees provide a natural border around the yard. The property line extends into the woods.
The family room can be accessed from entryways off both the foyer and the kitchen. A brick-walled fireplace and wood mantel is the focal point of this inviting space.
The second floor is home to four bedrooms, including a gracious owner’s suite with a separate sitting room and walk-in closet. Upon entering the owner’s bedroom, a 23-by-12-foot step-down sitting room comes into view immediately.
Complete with a brick surround, two skylights and dormer windows, this room above the garage is a haven. The private, spacious sitting room could work equally well as an exercise area, hobby room or home office.
A bath has a double sink, ceramic tile floors, new faucets, a stand-alone shower, step-up jetted Whirlpool tub, and a porthole window.
The other half of the second level comprises three bedrooms served by a hall bath with a double sink. All of the bedrooms have ceiling fans and come with double-door closets. One of the rooms is being used as an office and has track lighting.
More casual space can be found on the finished lower level. Berber carpeting covers the stairs leading into the basement and continues into the recreation room. This open room is large enough to divide into two sections for multiple activities.
In addition to a full bathroom, the lower level has an extra room with a separate built-in heater. The room has a closet and can be used as an office or additional sleeping area.
The owners made sure to leave two rooms unfinished for storage. They added a cedar closet for clothes storage.
Additional features in the home include two-zone heating, new Andersen double-hung windows, a newly relined chimney and resurfaced driveway, and a Sentricon termite prevention system.
Address: 14935 Notley Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905
Community: Stonegate
Homeowner association fee: $255 annually
Age: Built in 1988
Price: $809,000
Size: About 5,000 square feet on lot of .42 acres
Taxes: $5,446 in 2007
Exterior features: Professional landscaping in front and back yards, deck, large two-car garage
Interior features: Four-bedroom, 3½-bath Colonial, sunroom with Palladian windows, recreation room, step-down sitting room, mud room with utility tub, ceramic tile foyer, hardwood floors, cherry cabinetry, center island, six-burner stove, tile backsplash, bay window, skylights
Amenities: Brick-walled wood-burning fireplace in family room, fireplace in sitting room, walk-in closet, cedar closet, two-zone heat, whole house fan, termite prevention system
Schools: Stonegate Elementary, White Oak Middle, Blake High
Close by: Glenmont Metro station, jogging trails, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, shopping, restaurants
Open house: By appointment
Contact: Sue Heyman of Weichert, Realtors at 301/580-5556.
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