11400 Rokeby Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

Beautifully appointed and expanded craftsman gem located in wonderful Garrett Park. Originally built in 1958, the home has undergone two major additions and a full renovation blending the perfect combination of mid-century charm with luxurious modern living spaces featuring exquisite finishes, delightful archways, handsome moldings, built-in millwork, vaulted ceilings, portal windows, decorative sidelight windows, stained-glass accents, gleaming wood floors, and other superb architectural details throughout. The new layout offers a cozy living room with a corner fireplace; an elegant banquet sized dining room with chair rail molding, a built-in bar and a buffet; and a spacious family room that opens to the covered side porch and includes two walls of built-ins offering display shelving, bench seating and hidden storage. The renovated chef's kitchen features high-end appliances including a convection oven and microwave, granite countertops, an island / breakfast bar, exquisite Birch cabinetry with glass front cabinets, wonderful prep space, two generous pantries, and a built-in desk area. A The main level is complete with a mudroom / pantry off the kitchen, a quaint sunroom with access to the rear deck, and a powder room. There are four well-proportioned bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the upper level, including a luxurious primary bedroom suite with large private bathroom providing a Jacuzzi soaking tub, a separate shower, and a double vanity. The primary bedroom has soaring ceilings, a portal window, a ceiling fan, and a fantastic walk-in closet with an organizing system. The downstairs features a playroom, a fifth bedroom / in-law suite with display shelving and an exterior entrance, a full bathroom, a bonus room with built-in bookcases, a desk area, built-in storage nooks, and a laundry / storage area with access to the garage. The captivating grounds of this home have been meticulously cared for; the yard has brick walkways, quartz stone-lined flower beds (the stones are from an original historic road in Garrett Park from the early 1900's), colorful plantings, the delightful side porch, a large rear deck, and a raingarden. The home is complete with a garage and driveway providing ample parking. This property is conveniently located blocks from the MARC Train, Strathmore Music Hall, White Flint Park Metro, Whole Foods, and just steps to the wonderful Rock Creek Park walking path! Residents of this community frequently enjoy a pre-theater dinner at Black Market Bistro followed by a performance at the Strathmore Music Center – all within steps of your new home. Just minutes from Downtown Bethesda, Historic Kensington and the trendy shops and dining at Pike & Rose. Amazing community pool, tennis / pickleball courts, and a park!