7725 Oldchester Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817

Property Description

Welcome to 7725 Oldchester Road, a beautifully landscaped home in Bethesda’s desirable English Village neighborhood. Mature trees frame the distinctive Craftsman-inspired exterior, where classic shingle-style siding, handsome stone accents, multiple gables, and an inviting covered front porch create exceptional curb appeal. This impressive residence features a two-car garage, abundant driveway parking, and a roof replaced in 2023. Step inside to freshly painted interiors, beautiful hardwood flooring, and an elegant staircase that immediately establishes a gracious sense of arrival. To the left, the formal dining room connects conveniently to the kitchen, while the formal sitting room on the right offers a warm and refined gathering space with its own fireplace. Continuing through the main level, an oversized home office provides generous space for working, studying, or managing daily life. Nearby, the expansive family room is filled with natural light from large windows and anchored by a striking stone-surround fireplace. Its open layout flows seamlessly into the kitchen and sunroom, creating a comfortable central setting for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen pairs timeless white cabinetry with stainless steel appliances, a five-burner gas range, two sinks, and an elegant marble-look backsplash. A spacious walk-in pantry is located just off the kitchen within the thoughtfully built-out mudroom, which also includes a sink and additional cabinetry for valuable storage. From here, there is convenient access to both the backyard and garage area. Upstairs, double doors open to an oversized primary suite featuring coffered ceilings and two walk-in closets. The en suite bathroom is designed for comfort with two separate vanities, a jetted soaking tub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a private water closet. Three additional bedrooms complete this level. Two share a well-designed Jack-and-Jill bathroom with separate vanities and a private bathing area, while the fourth bedroom enjoys its own en suite bathroom with an updated vanity. The uppermost level adds even more versatility with an exceptionally large bonus room that can adapt beautifully as a second office, playroom, fitness studio, hobby space, or private retreat. A fifth bedroom and full bathroom on this level make it equally well suited for guests or extended stays. The finished lower level expands the home’s possibilities with a generous recreation area for entertaining or relaxing, a separate room ideal for a gym or home theater, plus the sixth bedroom and another full bathroom. Outdoors, the fully fenced, tree-lined backyard feels wonderfully private and has been designed for memorable gatherings. An expansive stone patio is surrounded by lush landscaping and centered around a substantial outdoor stone fireplace. A stately pergola with a ceiling fan and string lighting creates an inviting open-air lounge, while a dedicated grilling area makes everything from casual weekends to summer dinner parties effortless. This exceptional home combines generous proportions, flexible living spaces, distinctive architectural character, and a remarkable outdoor retreat in a sought-after Bethesda location. Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda Row, NIH, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and the Bethesda and Medical Center Metro stations are all within convenient reach, along with neighborhood parks, recreation, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes.