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This house can be rented for either 6 months, or 18 months or 30 months. Spacious & pristine Colonial on a beautifully landscaped lot on secluded cul-de-sac with just three houses! There is an extensive flower bed along the pipe stem driveway, as well as all around the property, with hundreds of perennials to insure flowers during 9 months of the year. Plenty of parking in front of the house or on extensive driveway. Being myself a Realtor, I was able to assess this gem and moved very quickly to buy the property from the British Embassy in 2003. We extended the house to the front to enlarge the foyer and the primary bathroom, and in the back to created a much larger kitchen, Family Room and Dining Room. The house lends itself for gracious living and it has been enjoyed by families with the French, German, New Zealand and Swiss Embassy. Great location, easy commute to Washington DC, Virginia, Clara Burton Parkway and I-495. Two blocks to Ride-on # 29 to Friendship Heights Metro, ideal when having out of town guests. Three blocks to Mac Arthur Blvd and easy reach to the C&O Canal. Swim club a few blocks away. It boasts a charming front porch with flagstones, spacious and inviting Foyer with large guest closet, formal Living Room with fireplace and view of the front garden; expanded Dining Room with view of the terrace, back lawn, gardens and trees. Lovely gourmet Kitchen with direct access to back terrace and gardens; two skylights, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and ceramic floor tiles. Newish appliances. Next to the kitchen there is an spacious and very convenient Family Room with direct access to back terrace and double-car garage. Wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelf. Guest Bathroom off family room. In the upper floor there are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The large en-suite Bathroom has cathedral ceiling, double sink, soaking tub and a large shower. There is a laundry shoot on the upstairs hall. Beautiful views from each of he bedrooms In the lower level there is a large Recreation Room with recessed lights, a lovely third full Bathroom and Bedroom number 5. There is also a work room with space for exercise equipment, the laundry room and a large walk-in closet. The extensive backyard boast a 672 sq. feet flagstone Terrace, two -level lawn and a third level flower bed with perennials and and spruces creating a truly idyllic setting . The entire backyard is fenced and very private. It is ideal for entertaining, with an attractive walkway from the front of the house to the backyard. That way your guests can join you directly on the terrace when you are busy entertaining !!!! The property is managed by landlady (me ) who lives 7 minutes away. Tenants responsible for the upkeep of the front and back gardens. Landlady will take care of the extensive gardens along the pipe stem driveway, but I graciously accept help!!!

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