11315 Palatine Drive

Description

Situated in the highly desirable Palatine community, this custom-built brick home has everything that is needed for luxury in Potomac. The Palatine subdivision is a private community of over 100 custom built homes on two-acre lots surrounded by areas of softly rolling hills, streams and gently winding roads.This stately home stands proudly and is graced by a circular drive, FOUR CAR GARAGE, grand windows and double doors. As you enter, an elegant two-story marble foyer sets the tone for a gracious living space that will accommodate formal and casual entertaining. The living room opens onto a solarium surround by windows and doors that lead to a private deck area. For formal dining, there is a convenient beverage / serving area adjacent from the kitchen to the dining room. For privacy, a good-sized study / office is off to the side. This is OPEN CONCEPT LIVING at it's best - the kitchen is open to a two-story family room with fireplace and window seating AND also to a 2ND SOLARIUM with stone floors and double doors that lead to the pool terrace. AND, IF ONE FAMILY ROOM ISN'T ENOUGH - there is a SECOND FAMILY ROOM and full bath at the far end of the house that is complete with a wet bar & fireplace. This could also be used as a theater room home, or home receiving office. For practicality, there is a service entry at the front of the house that leads to a shower stall for bathing your dogs!The enovated and oversized kitchen with heated floors is meant to handle several cooks with a huge island, two sinks, stainless steel appliances and an abundance of cabinets and granite countertops. A rear staircase off of the kitchen / solarium area leads to the upper level primary suite. The main staircase leads you to a spacious upper landing area that overlooks the foyer and family room. There are two primary suites - THE MAIN PRIMARY SUITE has his/hers closets, a double-sided fireplace in the sitting area and a renovated primary bath. THE SECOND PRIMARY SUITE with en-suite bath could also serve as an in-law suite. The en-suite bath was renovated and there is a private loft sitting area and / or office plus a large walk-in closet. The third bedroom will hold a queen size bed and has an en-suite bath. The fourth bedroom has a shared bath; there was originally a fifth bedroom off of it, however, a wall was removed to make a study / work area for the family. The wall could be rebuilt quite easily should you need the extra bedroom.The lower level is unfinished but has a similar footprint to the original house. Use your imagination - home theatre, fitness room, spa, offices...you can do whatever you want.A SPRAWLING TERRACE that is meant to entertain large groups leads to a pool, fireplace area and a koi pond. There are many charming and private terraced areas for intimate gatherings. Plus, there is a large TENNIS COURT at the rear of the tree lined property. The house has it all...a wonderful place to live, entertain and work.