9504 Hemswell Place - McAuley Park - $1,789,000

Listed by Long and Foster

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McAuley Park is a large neighborhood of upscale homes that borders Bethesda.

It's close in location, and well kept homes make this a very popular destination for those looking for homes in the $1.5 to $2.5mm price range.

Someone once described the McAuley Park community as "Neat as a Pin". In retrospect it was a very apt description. The neighborhood is nicely kept with beautiful homes and manicured lawns. This community has remained ever-popular because of the highly rated schools and its close proximity to D.C., Virginia and transportation.

This home is lovely. About 12 years old and just hitting its stride, this .82 acre lot sits at the end of a culdesac. There are mature trees and the landscaping has had time to mature and develop some character of its own. The brick front on the home has coined details which add interest to the look of the home. None of this comes cheap, and the home certainly looks like quality work.

The foyer of this home is probably its best design feature. Wide open and spacious, the cathedral space makes the home seem huge. A dramatic stair leads you up to a large upstairs open hall. The decor and paint is beautiful. The owners spent some time and money to apply a faux finish in the foyer and dining area. While often these finishes can be overdone, in this case the work was of good quality and the design sedate....it works wonderfully.

The 5 bedrooms upstairs are all of good size. The master suite would satisfy even the most critical of home buyers and the 4 additional bedrooms are all large enough for even the most spoiled of children. While the paint in a few of the rooms is a bit bright, it will certainly appeal to the kids. Having 2 tween girls, I know.

The basement has a bedroom for an au-pair, a large TV and recreation area and a walk out to the yard. Plenty of light, this space is large enough for any family.

This is a beautiful home that should be on the list of anyone in the sub $2mm market. It shows beautifully, and would satisfy Mom, Dad and kids (A rare feat). Although the home is certainly worth the asking price, in this difficult market it may settle at 5% less.