8819 Chalon Drive
Bethesda MD 20817

Tucked within Bradley Hills Grove, one of Bethesda's most quietly prestigious enclaves, 8819 Chalon Drive sits on a private half-acre that feels removed from everything while being effortlessly close to all of it. Burning Tree Country Club & Bethesda Country Club are minutes away. Downtown Bethesda, with its acclaimed restaurants, boutiques, & Metro access, is just a short drive. Wildwood & Cabin John Shopping Centers + Parks and trails are right around the corner. This is the best version of suburban living: genuinely peaceful, genuinely connected, & surrounded by neighbors who feel the same way about both. The house was custom built by Patrick Keating & it announces itself before you even reach the front door. Cedar shingle siding, architectural detailing, & a sweeping front lawn give the home a presence that is both distinguished & deeply inviting. Inside, the home is an entertainer's dream in the truest sense. Real bones, real warmth, & a floor plan that manages to feel both grand & intimate at once. The main level is anchored by several living areas providing incredible flow. Not one but two sunken living areas, each with its own stone fireplace, the kind of architectural move that creates genuine moments within a home, spaces that pull people in & keep them there. A more formal living space with custom built-in window seat, a perfectly framed perch that captures natural light & invites you to settle in plus a gorgeous deck that extends the main level outdoors effortlessly. Morning coffee, afternoon tea, cocktails as the light fades through the trees. It becomes part of your daily rhythm without you even realizing it. Rich sand-in-place hardwood floors, detailed millwork, & considered proportions flow throughout, while the great room with its coffered ceilings & custom built-ins adds yet another layer of character & scale. Open enough to host a crowd, cozy enough that two people never feel lost in it. The chef's kitchen sits at the center of it all, appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz surfaces, a marble backsplash, & an oversized island with prep sink, opening seamlessly to the breakfast area & great room so that whoever is cooking is never separate from whoever is gathered. Formal living & dining rooms provide elegant counterpoints for the occasions that call for them. Out back, the outdoor living space unfolds as you walk under a beautiful pergola onto a large flagstone patio with an outdoor kitchen, a wood-burning fireplace, & stone seat walls that define multiple gathering spaces, intimate enough for a quiet evening & expansive enough for a proper party. The wooded, private grounds wrap the entire property in a sense of retreat that makes the outside feel just as considered as the in. Upstairs, four generously scaled bedrooms each enjoy their own ensuite bath. The primary suite is exceptional, with a recently renovated spa-inspired bath featuring a soaking tub, an oversized shower with integrated speakers, & elevated contemporary finishes. A custom-built bar area within the suite completes a private, hotel-like experience that makes the space feel like a destination in its own right. The lower level is where the home's versatility fully reveals itself. A massive family room with its own fireplace creates an extraordinary casual gathering space. A dedicated game area, a separate gym or flex room, & a full bedroom suite with private bath round out the level with genuine flexibility. An oversized two-car garage & ample driveway parking mean the practicalities are just as well considered as everything else. Unparalled craftsmanship on a private half-acre in Bradley Hills Grove. This is the one.

Listing Agent: Barak Sky. Serhant 301-742-5759 barak@theskygroup.com