Listed By Long and Foster
Palatine is one of the premiere upscale communities in Potomac. Now approaching 15 years old, it is shedding the "just built" look that some of Potomac's upscale communities can't shake. It is always a treat to visit homes in this community. The custom features in many of these homes can really WOW you.
This home is on one of the older streets in the Palatine community. Built in 1996, it sits on a lovely 2 acre lot perched on a hill. The landscaping is professionally done and frames the home beautifully. Some of the shrubs in the front left are due for a trim which would give the home a more manicured look.
The flagstone walk leads you to a formal entry. The sign on the door says new custom doors are on order which is good news. The existing doors are in poor shape. The foyer is beautiful. A large two story foyer with lovely curved stair and chandelier is lovely. The wallpaper is timeless and expensive. Although it may not be to every one's taste, it is a classic design and works well.
The living room and library are on the left side of the home with built ins galore and lovely mouldings throughout. The windows let in some great light which should please most that hate dark rooms. The dining room on the right is large and nicely proportioned. It leads through a butlers pantry into a lovely kitchen with upscale appliances and granite. The breakfast area is along the back wall and gives a great view of the yard. The yard is landscaped well with a flagstone patio which would be a lovely place to enjoy your coffee and watch the resident deer nibble on the high end shrubbery. A four car garage and laundry/mud room finish out the first floor.
The upstairs has 5 large bedrooms. The master is large and nicely designed. A tray ceiling is a nice touch and the custom drapes match the bed linen. Lots of money was spent on decor - it would be worth asking for the linen when putting this home under contract. The large master bath has high end cabinets and green marble/granite/tile flooring. Two of the other rooms have private baths and the other two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. Nicely designed upper floor!
The basement is completely finished with plenty of room. Wet bar, rec room, Nanny Quarters - and walkout to a second flagstone patio. Everything you would expect in the basement of a home in this price range.
This home has good bones and great design. Although the decor may be a bit outdated, anyone that can see beyond the floral prints will see a gem. For someone wanting the cache of Palatine this may be a great opportunity. This should settle around its assessed value of $1.825mm when all is said and done.
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