Looking for a quiet retreat surrounded by nature? This Darnestown home offers an opportunity to enjoy peaceful living in a luxurious home on five private acres. The home has a generous floor plan, charming interiors that have been updated and a backyard that invites slow living.

Inside, the home has modern rustic interiors with wood-paneled ceilings, hardwood floors and bright spaces. The heart of the home is the central kitchen, which has been newly updated. The expansive space features colorful cabinetry, lots of counter space and storage, and high-end appliances. A dining room, with access to a screened porch, is adjacent.

The home’s main living space is a two-story family room with a stone fireplace. Off this room is another cozy space, ideal as a library, den or playroom. Two walls of built-ins provide storage. Another distinct room is the massive mudroom with laundry.

Across more than 6,500 square feet of living space, the home contains seven bedrooms, five full baths and three half baths. The bedroom has a vaulted, wood-paneled ceiling and is flooded with natural light. There’s also a modern bathroom with green-and-terra-cotta tile and a large walk-in closet. A large room upstairs is ideal as a hobby room, playroom or homeschooling room. The space has vaulted ceilings and built-in storage.

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A lower level provides more living space, including a large recreation room and an additional bedroom.

As a bonus, there is a detached guest suite with a living area, kitchenette and bedroom suite. The space is good for long-term guests or multigenerational living. Below it, a home gym opens to the outdoors. The building houses a three-car garage.

The property’s five acres are remarkable and invite you to slow down and reconnect with nature and each other. Enjoy daily walks in the woods, to the creek or in the garden. Speaking of the garden, it features eight raised beds and fruit trees and bushes surrounded by a fence. There are also fully equipped goat and chicken pens for those looking to try hobby farming.

Also on the property, you’ll find a turf field, outdoor firepit, tree house and a zip line for hours of unstructured, imaginative play.

Despite its quiet location, nearby are Glenstone, Blockhouse Point park and trails, and Potomac Village Shopping Center. Washington is about 17 miles away.

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