Location... location... location! This beautifully built custom brick beauty is situated on a rare and expansive 12,281 sq. ft., (quarter plus acre) professionally landscaped, level lot! Located in popular Hillmead, in the Whitman school district which includes Bradley Hills ES and Pyle Middle, it is a short stroll from the front door to the park for a round of tennis, a game of basketball, a nature walk or creative play in the well equipped playground after a long day at work or school. Also walking distance to Suburban Hospital and you can be in downtown DC in minutes via a bus stop at Ridge Place and Greentree. Filled with brightness and cheer, this gem evokes the look and feel of an English country home and is perfectly perched to capture maximum sunlight throughout the day! You'll have room to roam both inside and out, with all sorts of delights to treat in between. This home is in move-in condition with lots of amenities including; two fireplaces, gorgeous custom millwork, gleaming hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen, a large elegant living room with a wood burning fireplace, marble surround and a Mount Vernon mantle. The expansive lower level is completely fabulous and boasts a large recreation/family room with a masonry fireplace, a large home-office/flex space, two bedrooms or guest suites, a full bathroom and a convenient laundry room with an exit to the rear gardens. A gorgeous sunroom is located off the dining room and this sundrenched space is perfect for sipping your morning brew as a light filled breakfast room, or a sitting room or playroom. Just outside the sunroom, you can dine alfresco under the wisteria laden pergola. Something is always blooming in the garden, and in the spring, you'll have layered perennials in the flower beds which proudly display an abundance of color. A treehouse at the rear of the yard is fun for wee people, teens, and tweens alike... adults are welcome as well... if they are up for the climb up the ladder! The highly functional kitchen has a combination of open storage shelves plus cabinets and baskets for extra storage and a pantry. Gleaming quartz countertops complete the finishes in the kitchen which overlooks the front gardens and tree lined street. The home boasts the remodeled kitchen, updated baths, a divine sunroom addition, gorgeous dining room with handsome mill-work and modern pendant lights as well as recessed lighting to capture that perfect mood. This floor plan is very flexible and the home is in turnkey condition. In addition, this home and location oozes opportunity for remodeling and expansion and a rare one car garage. Do not miss the walk-up attic with tons of storage space and ready for your architect to draw all the possibilities! This wonderful home and the opportunity to own it won't be available for long in this idyllic location. This home is filled with all of your favorite things and should not be missed!