5655 Bent Branch Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816

A Tulip Hill gem on a gorgeous landscaped one-half-plus-acre lot with a secluded swimming pool in a lovely natural setting, all tucked away on a cul-de-sac. Relax in the comforts of this 6 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Dutch colonial home that offers over 5,000 square feet of spectacular everyday living and entertaining space, with spacious room sizes and an easy flow. A generous foyer welcomes you to the main level, which offers a formal living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room with access to the patio, a light-filled table-space kitchen overlooking the stunning backyard, and a family room open to the kitchen, with a fireplace, beamed ceilings and access to the backyard. The home is adorned with floor to ceiling windows, recessed lighting, three fireplaces, wainscoting, dentil molding, stunning hardwood floors on two levels, extensive closets and storage including a cedar closet, and a laundry chute. A hidden butler’s bar, powder room, laundry room and two-car garage complete the main level. The upper level offers five bedrooms, one with built-ins suited for an office, and three full bathrooms. A grand primary suite presents with an abundance of natural light from both east and west and spectacular views of sunset, a lovely sitting room with a fireplace and built-ins, a dressing area and a full bathroom which features separate vanities, a make-up counter, a linen closet plus a walk-in closet. The exterior has mature landscaping with plants that bloom at different times of the year (including winter), an oversized multi-level flagstone patio, an herb garden/sandbox, and a stunning fenced-in swimming pool with a waterfall feature. Nearby parks and recreation sites, including Woodacres Park, Glen Echo Park and Mohican Pool, are popular with neighborhood residents. The streets of Tulip Hill and adjacent areas provide pleasant close-to-home strolls and the C & O Canal towpath and the Capital Crescent Trail are also nearby. The public schools are currently Woodacres/Pyle/Whitman.