27 Stanmore Court - Great Falls Estate - $2,345,000

Listed by Long and Foster

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I try to see all of the homes in Great Falls Estates as I love the community. I've said in past posts, this is the community I dream of moving up to when I win the lottery. This street is close to the canal as the bird flies, and the home is located at the end of the court on a pipe stem lot.

I did not want to like this home when I saw it from the street. It was plain on the outside, and the front yard was mostly paved. It was not ugly, but just not what I expect when I hear Great Falls Estates.

An arts and crafts style, this home has simple styling and decor. When I walked in I loved the simple styling and sparse furnishing. The floors are dark hardwood in the foyer with high ceilings that add to a spacious feel. The living room is on the left. It is long and runs along the front of the home. Windows let in plenty of light which makes the space comfortable and attractive. A fireplace along the central wall finishes the space. The view from the foyer leads you through the living room to the dining room. Painted a dark color, the design is unexpectedly attractive and formal.

The master bedroom is on the main level on the right side of the home. This is a lovely bright space with his and hers closets and a tremendous master bath. The shower is complete with a regular nozzle and overhead rain shower head. The tile in the shower stall is high quality and attractive. A consistent theme throughout the home. There is also a lovely balcony off the MBR overlooking the lovely pool in the back.

The addition on the back of this home is dramatic. With soaring ceilings the step down family room has 2 story domed ceilings. It is open to the kitchen which is high end with no expense spared. The breakfast room is also beautifully designed and surrounded by windows.

The basement is accessed by a family room stairway. It is finished, but not to the level of finish of the rest of the home. There is laundry, lots of storage, a full bath and changing area for the pool, a fireplace and exercise area and some space suitable for a large wine cellar in the corner.

The 3 upstairs bedrooms are large. Two of the bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath, and the larger bedroom has an attached sitting area with bath en-suite. Very nicely done.

The home originally had a one car garage. A new 2 car addition is separate from the home but connected by a covered walkway. The one car garage enters the home into a mud room area with lots of built in storage, beautiful flooring and a nice powder room. The home also has a back wrap around deck done in field stone. This home would be great to entertain.

This home was a great surprise. A lot bigger then I expected, and beautifully finished. I give the homeowner an A+ in selecting the design and finish.

Is it worth $2,345,000? It should be worth every penny. In this market, it is hard to tell. The neighborhood warrants a premium for it convenience, cache and location. The Churchill schools are also a plus. This should sell within 7% of ask price. I would not be surprised if it sold at full price. Put this one on the short list to see.