8220 Windsor View Terrace - Windsor Hills - $1,100,000

Listed by L&F

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Windsor Hills was built in the late 1970's off Gainsborough Road backing to Cabin John Regional Park. Mostly brick colonials, these homes were built for the "move up" market. There was a need for larger homes for those that grew out of other Potomac communities with smaller homes. This is still a fabulous community with good schools and great location.

This home is one of the nicer homes I have seen in a long time. The home is neat as a pin with great curb appeal. Fresh mulch, edged beds, daffodils blooming - it looks like a postcard from the outside. This lovely vision foreshadows what you find inside.

A formal foyer and beautiful decor greet you as you enter. The paint, furnishings and trim are all impeccable. The rooms are light and updated - all done with good quality materials and good taste. The back of the home has been extended to add a fantastic kitchen. White cabinets galore with high ceilings and plenty of storage. The white subway tile and stainless appliances will please both the cook and designer. This looks like a page out of House Beautiful.

The kitchen looks over to a cozy family room with lots of windows out to the back yard. Although not super large - the yard is fenced and beautifully groomed. Shrubs, flowers and specimen plants will be a great canvas for the artistic gardener.

Upstairs too is pristine. How can kids rooms be so neat? Nicely painted and tidy - you can just move your kids stuff in. The hall bathroom is already updated. There is no need to spend time at Home Depot after buying this home. The master is light, airy and large. The master bath is an oasis after a long day at work.

The basement is fully finished with integrated storage throughout. A full bath and bedroom area for a nanny is no surprise in a home that has everything. there is plenty of room down here for the kids, home theatre and hobbies.

So, what is this worth? I think it is priced fairly at $1.1 million. I will have to hope that my wife does not somehow find this gem - or I may find myself moving. I don't think this one will be on the market for more then a few weeks, if that. Nice job by the homeowner in preparing the home for sale - and the agent for pricing it right.

10500 Scarboro Lane - Windsor Hills - $999,000

Listed By WFP

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Windsor Hills is a lovely community just off Bells Mill Road between Gainsborough and Cabin John Regional Park. This community is convenient and in demand. Homes if priced correctly do not last long. This mix of colonials and splits were built in the early 1970's and many have been updated.

This corner lot is lovely. The landscape is well maintained and the home has great curb appeal. The wide driveway is on the court and makes for easy access in and out. A slate walk leads you to the home and the front door brings you into a lovely marble tile foyer.

A formal colonial, the foyer hallway is long with a lovely hardwood stair taking you to the second level. The living room is large with hardwood and fireplace with pleasant decor. The dining room is also well decorated with floral wallpaper and higher end window treatments. The family room is cozy with a fireplace and built-ins - but may show better with less furnishings. It seems a bit cluttered.

The kitchen is on the smaller side, but is nicely renovated. Granite and new appliances are lovely - and the metallic tile backsplash is fabulous! I am sure it was a bold choice, but worth the risk, it looks great. There is a lovely slate patio off the kitchen which would be a lovely place for coffee and toast in the morning. The back yard has azalea and other flowering shrubs and seems to be well maintained. Upstairs is larger then it seems. All hardwood - there are 3 nice size bedrooms and a large master suite. The baths have been updated - but are by no means new or high end. They can be upgraded at the new owners whim, and leisure. Overall - upstairs has a nice floorplan.

The basement is finished with hardwood floors and carpeted stairs. There is a bedroom and full bath down here for a nanny or guests. There is also laundry and a large storage area in an accessible crawlspace.

Overall, this is a nice and well maintained home in a nice community. Although this may be priced a bit aggressively - it is new to the market and not far off value. With inventory tight, this one may fetch the asking price. More likely it will sell between $965K and $985K when all is said and done.