11516 Morning Ride Drive - Merry Go Round Farms - $1,895,000

Listed By Long and Foster

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It is hard to believe that Merry Go Round Farm is almost 10 years old. This is a lovely community of custom homes located off River Road in Potomac. This community seems like is way out in the country...yet just 7.5 miles from the beltway.

This home is located on a nice corner lot off the main road into the community. Purposely understated, this farmhouse design is pretty with nice lines. The gravel drive and flagstone path set the scene to the space inside.

The wide open porch provides plenty of space for chairs and shelter from the elements. The stone and wood lend an organic look to this home which is warm and a bit rustic.

The entry is dramatic. The front door opens to a view of a 2 story family room and fireplace. Lots of windows and light show off the family room and breakfast area. The kitchen is nicely done and is perfectly sized for the space. Granite and high end appliances are at home in the space as will the home chef that loves to cook.

The Master Bedroom is on the first floor which will be attractive to empty nesters. Although not large, it has nice space and a decent sized office or sitting area off the main room. A full bath completes the space and is modest in size and finish.

Up an open stairway you land on along open balcony that stretches all along the family room below. The railing in this space is open and covered with wire mesh. This feature really opens up the balcony space and adds greatly to the spacious feel. The bedrooms are adequate sized. One bedroom has a full bath en-suite and the other shares a "buddy bath".

The basement is mostly finished with high ceilings. There is a fireplace with an unusual unfinished cinder block wall. This seems out of place in this otherwise comfortable space. There is a bedroom and full bath in the basement which is usual in homes in this price range. There is an additional unfinished room in the basement that is being used as an exercise area and additional storage space at the garage end of the basement.

This is a nice home with a rustic farmhouse feel. It is not a small home, but one of the smallest in this community. It is not unusual to see homes here up to $3.5mm, especially those with river views. For someone that likes the neighborhood and is looking to downsize, this may be just the ticket. The home has the feel of a country home, and would also be a great second home for some of the Washington, DC elite. The home is priced right, but may take a while to sell.