Open Saturday 12-2! Private estate home beautifully sited at the end of a private, gated lane, 9185 Old Dominion Drive adjoins Great Falls national park with two-and-a-half acres of professionally designed gardens, woodlands, stone terraces and a private tennis court. The home is an absolute sanctary and at times you can hear the soothing sounds of the falls and the Potomac River. Designed for the current owner by renowned restoration architect Carroll C. Curtice, the residence exudes old-world charm with a timeless brick exterior and elegant, arched windows. With more than 6,250 sq ft of grand living space, the floor plan features generously sized rooms for grand entertainment, trimmed with exquisite custom plaster mouldings. In a word, this home is absolutely fabulous. A gated private driveway welcomes you to the property and the circular drive guides homeowners and guests into the two-story, marble foyer with dramatic curved stairs and a crystal chandelier. A large Palladian window illuminates the foyer. The dramatic living room features a beautifully detailed fireplace with marble surround and intricately designed crown moulding and architraves. Glass doors lead out to the Vermont-slate rear terraces. With gorgeous views of the rear gardens, the terrace boasts three sets of glass doors leading into the living, dining and family rooms. Spacious enough for a large dinner party, the formal dining room features wainscoting, a crystal chandelier, wall sconces, detailed crown moulding and architraves. The sophisticated kitchen provides abundant counter and storage space, as well as a large island and a spacious breakfast area overlooking the gardens. The kitchen is outfitted with custom cherry cabinetry, built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, Jenn-Air cooktop/grill and double wall oven. A pass-through opens the kitchen to the dramatic family room. Featuring vaulted ceilings, the family room also looks out over the gardens with two walls of glass on both sides. A floor-to-ceiling Rappahannock handpicked fieldstone fireplace and mantel creates a striking focal point. Adjacent to the main entrance sits a spacious study or fourth bedroom with custom furniture grade built-ins and large windows. The main-level full bathroom provides everyday convenience. Ascend the custom stairs to the upper-level gallery, where gleaming wood floors and intricate crown moulding continue throughout the second level. Beautifully designed, the opulent primary suite provides the perfect private retreat from daily life with generously sized rooms and custom features. A gas fireplace with detailed mantel creates an elegant focal point. The primary bath features marble flooring, a soaking tub, walk-in shower and three closets. The walk-in shower features two entries, with one leading to an additional bathroom, including linen-and large walk-in closets. Two additional closets are found in the primary bedroom. Across the gallery, second and third bedrooms feature spacious rooms, double closets and large windows overlooking the gardens. A second full bath is accessible from the hall and the third bedroom. The finished lower level features a spacious family room, a fourth full bathroom and a finished laundry room with a double utility sink. The lower level opens to the over-sized side load two-car garage with an adjoing storage room, which could be modified to be a third garage bay. The grounds have been beautifully developed, with extensive gardens including a spring daffodil extravaganza, glorious azaleas, a tennis court, marble fountain and a screened-in gazebo. This home represents a rare opportunity to live almost within one of the most beautiful national parks on the east coast. The home is easily accessible to two major airports, Tysons Corner, the 495 Beltway, as well as the charming villages of Great Falls and McLean. Call to arrange your private tour of this very special paradise.
