11516 Highview Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Property Description

Expanded and newly renovated rare Charles Goodman-designed mid-century modern with walls of glass on premier, corner lot in Hammond Wood. Private urban oasis with mature growth with room on lot to further expand. Open, airy design with walls of glass connect inside and out. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms plus large den/bonus room that opens to secluded deck. High-end kitchen with Miele and Bosch stainless steel appliances. Open living-dining with cathedral ceilings, original wood paneling and Goodman’s signature large end-wall fireplace. New engineered wood flooring throughout. In spring, the mature azaleas burst with color. The lot also features dogwoods, Japanese maple and hemlock trees. Goodman was a visionary architect who left an enduring mark on American architecture. Goodman’s architectural style was heavily influenced by the modernist movement, which was gaining momentum in Europe during his formative years. He drew inspiration from European modernists like Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, as well as the emerging Bauhaus movement. These influences can be seen in his commitment to simplicity, functionality, and a rejection of unnecessary ornamentation. Hammond Wood is a National Register of Historic Places-Designated neighborhood of 58 homes nestled in a tract of heavily wooded, rolling land. It is is located just north of Kensington and just over a mile from the Wheaton Metro (Red Line). A Ride On bus stop is just steps from the front door. The home is convenient to the restaurants, shopping and entertainment options in Wheaton, downtown Silver Spring, Rockville and Bethesda. NIH and the Navy Medical Center are just a few minutes away.