$34,900,000 Price Analysis    ♡   Potomac, MD 20854 5 bed None bath 25,119 SqFt ($1389/SqFt) 13.5 acre lot. Built 2004 Listed 2024-05-09, Taxes $191,939 | Ⓧ USDA Ineligible due to price & location near Potomac |
Tucked discreetly behind an arched gate and approached by a half-mile avenue of trees
This 13.5 acre estate perfectly embodies the grandeur of French Chateau living. A masterful collaboration between architect John Ike, designer Geoffrey Bradfield and the unparalleled construction of Horizon Builders, the main house sits on a knoll with unobstructed views of the Potomac River and protected parkland on either side. Wrapped in limestone and crowned with a slate Mansard roof, the primary residence features every hallmark of that iconic style; elegant and polished, but one that never competes with its breathtaking setting. Adorned with window boxes and decorative shutters, the timeless faade opens via custom wrought iron doors to a 25, 000 sq foot interior where panoramic views are integrated into its soul. Simply stunning, the entry vestibule adjoins a reception hall with dramatic coffered ceilings, a 24-foot limestone fireplace and a grand staircase. Floor-to-ceiling window expanses and multiple doors open to covered terraces and balconies that celebrate the surroundings. Lavish applications of glossy and honed marble, rich mahogany, thick, intricate moldings and imported stone offer a glimpse of the detailing that went into the design and craftsmanship. At every turn, the water views effortlessly influence the design, while the elegant, understated palette provides the perfect backdrop for art and furnishings from antique to modern. The primary residence is arranged over 4 levels that includes entertainment-sized reception rooms, a commercial-grade chefs kitchen, main-level library and an octagonal conservatory.
The walk-out lower level is incredible, featuring a clubroom w/ a magnificent bar, a theater and an exceptional wine cellar that rivals those of the finest restaurants. An elevator accesses every floor. The main house also allows for the comfort and private enjoyment of the residents: with an intimate br eakfast room overlooking the water, 4 luxuriously appointed upper-level bedroom suites, a custom playroom and a heated pool and loggia. With sweeping views of the Potomac, the owners suite features 2 full baths, expansive automated dressing rooms, a built-in watch winder, & personal grooming station. The primary suite adjoins an executive-size home library, w/ a substantial marble fireplace & a surround of mahogany built-ins. Comprising more than 40, 000 square feet of living space, the compound includes two additional buildings that were crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail. A thoughtfully designed 3-level guesthouse with 11 garage bays presents the ultimate flexibility for the new owner; a showroom-style space for automobiles that effortlessly transforms into one that can host the most glamorous black-tie gala. and houses a catering kitchen. The upper level of the guesthouse offers a bg gathering room w/ fireplace, 2 ensuite bedrooms, kitchen and powder room. A 4, 500 square foot staff house is located at the entry to the compound & offers living space, multiple offices for property management & garages for the grounds equipment. Every consideration for privacy, security and luxury has been incorporated into the infrastructure of this estate; there are walk-in refrigerators & freezers, reverse osmosis water systems, even smoke-eaters for the cigar aficionado. Generators protect all 3 structures, & in the event of winter weather, automated heating systems at the front steps & cobblestone garage court prevent snow/ice accumulation. All this convenient to the nations capital, 2 airports & less than 1.5 miles from Potomac Village. The transfer of title of this magnificent property doesnt extend to its new owner but will have an immeasurable impact far outside its gates; the proceeds from the sale will be donated directly to the research and work of The American Cancer Society. The Estate at River's Edge is truly like no other.
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Property MLS #MDMC2125248 from BrightMLS
Elevator
Built-Ins
Butlers Pantry
Carpet
Bar
Spiral Staircase
2nd Kitchen
Additional Stairway
Breakfast Area
Cedar Closet(s)
Combination Dining/Living
Crown Moldings
Dining Area
Double/Dual Staircase
Formal/Separate Dining Room
Efficiency
Kitchen - Efficiency
Kitchen - Island
Kitchenette
Kitchen - Table Space
Pantry
Primary Bath(s)
Recessed Lighting
Soaking Tub
Skylight(s)
Store/Office
Stall Shower
Studio
Tub Shower
Upgraded Countertops
Walk-in Closet(s)
WhirlPool/HotTub
Window Treatments
Wine Storage
Wood Floors
Basement
Built-In Microwave
Built-In Range
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Freezer
Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
Icemaker
Intercom
Microwave
Oven - Double
Oven - Wall
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Six Burner Stove
Stove
Washer
Heating Features: Forced Air
Heating: Yes
1/2 Bathrooms: 6
Kitchen Level: Lower 1
Florida Room Level: Main
Game/Recreation Room Level: Lower 1
Great Room Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Media Room Level: Lower 1
Mud Room Level: Lower 1
Office/Study Room Level: Lower 1
Lot Size Square Feet: 588060
Garage Features: Inside Access, Oversized, Garage - Side Entry
Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Heated, Paved Driveway, Attached Garage Spaces: 2, Detached Garage Spaces: 12, Detached Garage, Attached Garage, Parking Lot
Parking Total: 14
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
High School: WINSTON CHURCHILL
Middle School: HERBERT HOOVER
School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Map directions Map directions Map directions Map directions Map directionsSource Listing Status: Active
County: MONTGOMERY
Disclaimer: Standard
Ownership: Fee Simple
Source Property Type: Residential
Area: MONTGOMERY
Source Neighborhood: POTOMAC
Postal Code Plus 4: 1244
Subdivision: POTOMAC
Source System Name: C2C
| Year | Assessments Building + Land Total | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $unknown + $unknown $17,397,767 | $191,939 |
| 2021 | $13,876,500 + $3,236,700 $17,113,200 | $188,566 |
| 2020 | $unknown + $unknown $15,833,600 | $173,840 |
| 2019 | $unknown + $unknown $14,554,000 | $159,660 |
| 2018 | $10,037,700 + $3,236,700 $13,274,400 | $146,803 |
| 2017 | $unknown + $unknown $13,256,400 | $149,282 |
| 2016 | $10,096,100 + $3,124,300 $13,220,400 | $147,019 |
| 2016 | $unknown + $unknown $13,238,400 | $152,401 |
| 2015 | $unknown + $unknown $12,316,633 | $138,068 |
| 2014 | $unknown + $unknown $11,412,867 | $129,430 |
| 2012 | $unknown + $unknown $10,509,100 | $117,126 |
| 2011 | $unknown + $unknown $10,509,100 | $112,480 |
| 2010 | $unknown + $unknown $10,509,100 | $107,830 |
| 2009 | $unknown + $unknown $12,293,450 | $126,277 |
| 2008 | $unknown + $unknown $12,293,450 | $90,848 |
$34,900,000
BrightMLS
Listing removed 2024-03-19
$0
BrightMLS
Price Changed 2023-08-10
$34,900,000
BrightMLS
Listed 2023-02-06
$49,000,000
BrightMLS
Sold 2001-08-31
$1,700,000
Public Record
Sold 2001-07-02
$8,640,000
Public Record
Sold 1984-11-02
$1,799,800
Public Record
Year Built: 2004
Above Grade Finished Area: 19419
BelowGradeFinishedArea: 5700
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 270
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
Property Age: 20
Levels or Stories: 4
Structure Type: Detached
House Style: French
Total Area Sqft: 25389
Total Below Grade Area: 5970
Elevator: Yes
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