7012 Exeter Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

Property Description

NO SHOWINGS UNTIL 1/30 FRIDAY. ACCESS, LIFESTYLE & TRANQUILITY IN BRADLEY VILLAGE Ideally located just one block from downtown Bethesda, this recently renovated Colonial offers the rare blend of walkable/strollable convenience, neighborhood charm, and private outdoor living. Set in sought-after Bradley Village, the home places dining, shopping, Metro access, parks, and cultural destinations moments away, while still feeling tucked into a quiet residential setting. Inside, the home features hardwood floors throughout, generous built-ins, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. The Living Room includes custom built-ins and flexibility for home office use, while the Dining Room showcases a classic corner cabinet and French doors. A secondary side entrance opens to a well-appointed mudroom with beadboard wainscoting, built-in cubbies, drop station, classic hex tile flooring, and adjacent powder room. The upgraded kitchen is designed for serious cooking and entertaining with white cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, two dishwashers, two sinks, filtered water dispenser, appliance garage, pull-out storage, and a professional black gas AGA range with dual ovens. A contrasting black island with quartz top and prep sink anchors the space, while a breakfast bar and pass-through support the gracious open plan design. The adjacent Family Room features a central gas fireplace, media built-ins, planning desk, wall speakers, and plantation shutters on two sets of French doors opening to an expansive stone patio—ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Upstairs offers four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite, plus an upper-level laundry room. A recently finished loft with a vaulted-ceiling adds exceptional flexibility with a 22x15 recreation or study space and a private en-suite bedroom and bath, perfect for guests, au-pair, in-laws, or a private retreat. The unfinished lower level includes a full bath and provides abundant storage or future expansion potential. Exterior features include low-maintenance cement siding, slate front and side walkways, covered slate entry portico with columns, picket fencing with gated access, stone retaining walls with defined parking, fenced rear yard, and a beautifully designed rear stone patio with garden walls and stone BBQ enclosure. Unmatched accessibility with walkability to Bethesda Row, Metro (Red Line approx. ½ mile), grocery stores, trails, parks, theaters, and top-rated public and private schools offer a rare mix and lifestyle. Come home and enjoy convenience and tranquility every day.