9016 Walden Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Property Description

Welcome home to 9016 Walden in the coveted Highland View neighborhood. You will be greeted by a beautifully landscaped front yard blooming throughout three seasons. The elevation of the house provides privacy and a serene oasis of tranquility. The exterior of the home has been recently painted, the roof has architectural shingles, and the windows are double paned.  Prepare to be impressed – this house is much larger than it appears from the outside. You enter an immaculate and meticulously maintained home where you will find gorgeous refinished hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace. The living room is bathed in natural light. There is a convenient open concept dining area at the southern end of the room. The galley kitchen has updated cabinetry and new quartz countertops.  Behind the kitchen is a delightful screened porch. The main floor has three bedrooms and a full bath. The rooms are complemented by designer ceiling light fixtures. The primary bedroom faces east and is generously sized. The second bedroom has a hybrid setup with a wonderful walk-in closet with custom built ins. It would be quite easy to return this configuration to a traditional bedroom (with an original large closet) should someone wish. The third bedroom looks over the rear garden. There is an easily accessible attic with substantial storage space. This attic space is completely floored with plywood and the current owner has added a substantial amount of insulation contributing to the energy efficiency and comfort of the home. You enter the lower level via a new oak staircase. This level offers a huge main room with tile floors and high ceilings that is large enough to accommodate exercise equipment, a massive den, and a children's play area.  With the current configuration it would be quite easy to create a legal bedroom (4th) should someone wish. There is a tremendous amount of storage space, another full bath (recently updated) and a cute hidden nook; that can be used for reading, another office space, etc. The high efficiency HVAC is brand new and this homeowner has spared no expense to make this home warm and inviting.  The pride of ownership is evident from the foundation to the roof. This home is simply lovely. It needs nothing. Adjacent to the screened porch is a lovely deck suitable for entertaining. The fenced in backyard is completely landscaped - the current owner has cultivated a stunning array of blooming flowers, shrubs and trees. These gardens offer a tremendous respite from city life; and invite you to relax and unwind. At the rear of the garden is a large Amish built shed which can accommodate gardening equipment, bicycles, and even a kayak or two. The neighborhood is the definition of community . It is a warm, inviting, and welcoming community that embodies the spirit of caring. There is a community association and two very active neighborhood listservs. The home is conveniently located with easy access to DC, the University of Maryland,the FDA, Bethesda, NIH, the Walter Reed complex and the Beltway.  You will find yourself within minutes of downtown Silver Spring, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, movies, shopping, restaurants, and an awesome weekly Farmer Market, as well as near to the Silver Spring and Takoma Park Metro stations. What’s more? You’ll have Sligo Creek Park nearby to enjoy walking, biking, hiking, tennis, tot lots, and more. Welcome to your new home!