1937 Birch Road

Description

Presenting Manderly, spectacular custom design by Rob Morris, a renowned architect and designer who was known for incredible attention to timelessness detail. Enjoy the winding cherry tree lined drive to the charming cobblestone courtyard entrance. One-of-a-kind custom Stone English Manor covered in meticulously manicured ivy surrounded by mature landscaping and trees on a private 2 acre lot with a separate 100 year old renovated Guest Cottage. The entrance vestibule is an old English style hall that opens to the 18 foot tall Great Room with soaring windows, coffered ceilings, massive fireplace with a mantle that supported by carved wood griffins and three balconies that project prominently into the Great Room giving presence to the tall space. The ironwork and lighting fixtures, many retrieved from centuries old manor houses adds old world sophistication. Wide plank floors circulate throughout and achieve a rustic yet refined look. The Dining Room has deeply vaulted ceilings, French doors and a Butler+GGs Pantry complete with a kitchenette. Custom gourmet Kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, stainless steel counter tops and a center island with custom wood cabinetry. Off the Kitchen is the cozy Family Room and Breakfast Room. Continuing on the Main Level is a Powder Room with Chalkboard Painted walls, a sumptuous Office/ Study and the Owner+GGs Suite that opens to a porch for easy access to the pool. An unmatched, two level owner+GGs Bath has steps down from the vanity area to the spa like bathing area with a sunken tub and open shower, truly dream-worthy! The Upper Level boasts 4 spacious Bedrooms and the Lower Level is a retreat complete with a Recreation Room, Media Room, Bedroom with Full Bath and a Multipurpose Room. The truly amazing and serene park-like grounds offer a sparkling Pool with and overflow feature, Patio and covered porch for entertaining, built in grill for summer cooking and a charming Guest Cottage with a Kitchen, Dining Room, Office, Living Room and two private Bedrooms. Unbeatable location, only minutes to DC, Tyson, National Airport and world-class shopping and dining!