Mediterranean

This beautiful and impressive Mediterranean style residence commands a special location in Potomac's famed Merry Go Round Farm neighborhood, with views of community pastureland and neighboring luxury homes. The 7-bedroom, 7-bath home, custom built for the current owner in 2005, sits on a private .65 acre lot and offers a total of 10,000 square feet of versatile living space, with 2 separate garages for 3 cars, and a gorgeous roof of tiles imported from France. Ideal for entertaining as well as everyday living, the house is approached via a circular drive, with extra parking, providing a welcoming entry for guests. The impressive entry foyer leads to the home's lovely, light-fulled interior, featuring large living spaces, great ceilings heights, beautiful windows and trim work, imported tile and hardwood flooring, an elevator serving all three levels, and French doors leading to the landscaped grounds and balconies. A large Living Room with fireplace sits at the center of the residence. The elegant Dining Room with bay window sets the stage for entertaining on a large scale. The 2-story Family Room provides ample space for casual activities and relaxation. The large center isle gourmet kitchen provides every chef's needs, with plenty of counter space and ample table space. A unique and exciting feature of the house is its large, separate main level suite which is a complete living unit with a large bedroom, living area, bathroom and full kitchen - perfect for guests and multigenerational living. The upper level of the home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, including a magnificent primary bedroom suite and bathroom, with pastoral views that often include a glimpse of horses. The upper level loft area may serve as a study area/office. The lower level of the residence offers so much space - including a theater room, gym, recreation room, bedroom and full bath. 3 zones of heating and air conditioning and copper gutter system in this public water, public sewer home, attest to the quality of fixtures and construction. This truly unique and lovely home presents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy luxury living in a highly sought-after location near Potomac Village and award-winning private and public schools. Enjoy your visit! ****The Merry Go Round community offers a 204-acre enclave near near the Potomac River, of 81 homes clustered in separate sections, with common grounds including an equestrian center with stables and pasture, miles of forest trails for hiking and riding, 3 small lakes and several large rolling fields, perfect for picnics and cross-country skiing or sledding. Groundskeepers and barn staff live onsite and tend to the land and the horses under the direction of the homeowners association, of which all residents are members.