3 Beds
3 Baths
11,026 SqFt
3 Beds
3 Baths
11,026 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 11,026 sqft
Price per Sqft $108
Subdivision Grosvenor Heights
MLS Listing ID MDMC2197032
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $192/mo
HOA Y/N Y
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,778
Year Built 1915
Available Date 2025-09-05
Annual Tax Amount $10,000
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.253 Acres
Acres 0.25
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Originally built in 1915 as part of the Grosvenor Mansion Estate, this cottage was the caretaker's home for the grand residence of Gilbert Grosvenor, then president of the National Geographic Society, and his wife, Elsie May Bell, daughter of Alexander Graham Bell. This craftsman-styled cottage was originally designed by renowned architect, Arthur B. Heaton, and was meticulously reimagined in 2019, with a two-year renovation, by award-winning builder RCG Homes. Set on a quarter-acre lot and surrounded by a three-acre conservation easement, this home offers a rare blend of historic charm and modern luxury—truly unlike anything else in Bethesda.
The main level invites you in through a charming covered porch. Inside, 9-foot ceilings, reclaimed heart pine floors, and authentic sash and pulley windows with louvered shutters flood the home with natural light. The great room features a cozy fireplace and a stylish powder room, while the gourmet kitchen shines with GE Café appliances, quartz countertops, and a custom bar with wine cooler and shelving. A sunlit dining area completes the space and opens up to a generous, newly built screened-in porch—perfect for year-round entertaining.
Take the original winder staircase to the second level which boasts beautifully restored heart pine floors and a serene primary suite with a stunning spa-like bath. Two additional bedrooms share a beautifully appointed hall bath. A full-sized washer and dryer provide added convenience. Custom lighting throughout and designer window coverings add to the beauty of this lovely home.
The detached two-car garage, approved by the Historical Preservation Commission to complement the cottage's design, offers more than just parking. An upper-level bonus room provides over 350 square feet of living space—ideal for a home office, studio, or media room. Beautiful windows with custom blinds enhance the space. Two mini-split heating and air conditioning systems provide year-round comfort.
Outside, the property's tasteful landscaping, pebble driveway, and natural setting create a storybook backdrop. All of this in a prime location—just moments from Grosvenor Metro, Bethesda Trolley Trail, I-495, Downtown Bethesda, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Wildwood Shopping Center is just around the corner with premier shopping and dining options. Located within the highly sought-after Walter Johnson School District.
Do not miss the chance to own this rare, historic gem that perfectly marries past and present!
Location
State MD
County Montgomery
Zoning R90
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
Interior
Hot Water Tankless
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplace N
Heat Source Electric
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Permanent
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Montgomery County Public Schools
Others
HOA Fee Include Snow Removal
Senior Community No
Tax ID 160703760857
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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