7117 DARBY RD Bethesda, MD 20817

Welcome to this elegant Rixey-built colonial in the prestigious Bradley Hills Grove neighborhood. Known for solid, all-brick construction, Rixey designed this home to stand out on the street while offering a grassy backyard that backs to trees. . The entry foyer features two coat closets and a charming staircase leading upstairs. The formal living room has windows on both ends and a wood-burning fireplace. Across the foyer is the formal dining room, conveniently next to the updated kitchen. The kitchen includes custom cherry cabinets, granite countertops, a second wet sink, and a bright breakfast room overlooking the terrace. The mudroom and laundry area connect the kitchen to the garage and include built-in pantry cabinets, another coat closet, access to the oversized two-car garage, and a door to the front walkway. Next to the kitchen is a cozy family room with a built-in wet bar nook, floor-to-ceiling built-ins, and another wood-burning fireplace. A powder room is nearby. The screened-in porch with a skylight invites you to enjoy outdoor dining and leads to a private stone terrace with a pergola. Upstairs, there are four large bedrooms, two fully updated bathrooms, and one bedroom with built-ins that can double as a flex space or office. The owner's suite includes a separate office or sitting/dressing area, plenty of closets, and walk-in storage in the eaves. The lower level has luxury plank flooring, recessed lighting, a guest or exercise area, a full bath, and daylight walk-up steps to the backyard. A third fireplace anchors the rec room, perfect for game or movie nights. The home has been freshly painted throughout, with new lower-level flooring, updated lighting, and refinished hardwood floors, so you can move right in. A durable composite slate roof tops the house, and the HVAC system was replaced in 2024. The location offers easy access to 495, 270, Clara Barton Parkway, and the GW Parkway. It's close to many golf courses and clubs, and just a short drive to downtown Bethesda shops, dining, and Montgomery Mall. The home is in the Whitman/Pyle school cluster. This truly is a forever home!