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New Listing - 10415 Hebard Street, Kensington MD - OPEN 3/21 1-4 PM - www.garyditto.com

03-16-10
Gary Ditto
Gary Ditto: Real Estate Agent in Kensington, MD

Welcome to this expanded and remodeled three bedroom, two and a half bath Colonial home located in Kensington Estates. Among its many features, please take note of all the attention to detail that was put into this home including the wonderful built-ins throughout, updated double pane windows, beautiful moldings, hardwood flooring and much more! The kitchen offers corian countertops, tons of storage space and opens out to a breakfast room with breakfast bar. Enjoy the expansive family room addition which offers a gas fireplace, gorgeous built-ins, recessed lighting and wonderful windows. The addition which was added in 2005 also features a first floor powder room and two mud room entryways on the first level. The second floor addition added a magnificent master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, top of the line bathroom and an office. The exterior of the home offers a fenced yard, two driveways with ample parking for four cars and a private back yard and patio including a pond and mini-waterfall. Please let this brochure be the guide to the many other amenities this home has to offer. Centrally located, you are near the area’s schools, public transportation, parks, downtown Kensington and Bethesda.

Level One:

Front Door
• inside framing with decorative corner moldings
• front entranceway with columns
Breakfast Room
• 12’11” x 9’1”
• chair rail with bead board below
• wooden privacy shutters
• breakfast bar
• two cabinets for storage
• glass display cabinet
• hardwood flooring
• two corner display shelves
• side countertop & cabinets into kitchen
• decorative columns into kitchen
Kitchen
• corian countertops with decorative stripe around edge
• Kenmore oven (2010)
• Jenn-Air gas range with side grille
• Box window with ledge great for plants
• Samsung double refrigerator
• ice and water on door
• Kenmore dishwasher (2010)
• deep sink with disposal
• cut thru to family room
• lazy susan
• access to dining room
• two steps down to pass thru to family room & access to lower level
Dining Room
• 15’4” x 13’1”
• corner china cabinet
• built-in bookshelves with cabinets underneath
• doorways with decorative moldings on corner
• wooden privacy shutters
• storage closet
• hardwood flooring
• decorative corner moldings on wall
• access to enclosed porch
• step down to family room
Enclosed Porch
• 15’8” x 9’2”
• bay window
• built-in shelving
• built-in wooden closet
• white board wall & brick
• built-in heating unit
Family Room with Gas Fireplace
• 22’ x 16’8”
• two built-in bookshelves & cabinets on either side of fireplace
• decorative window above mantel & fireplace
• large display area above fireplace
• built-in corner granite counter space
• hardwood flooring
• recessed lighting
• doorway to back patio
• lots of windows/light with privacy shades
• doorway to mud room
Private Back Patio
Half Bath

• ceramic tile flooring
• Toto toilet
• display shelving
• storage shed
• glass black window to mud room
• pedestal sink
Mud Room
• built-in bookshelves
• built-in storage bench
• coat closet
• ceramic tile floor
• recessed lighting
• outside entrance to side porch
Covered Side Porch
Additional Side Mud Room Entryway

• covered side porch
• storage shelves

Level Two:

Stairway
• decorative corner moldings on wall
Master Bedroom Suite with Full Bath & Office
• 17’11” x 13’8”
• two custom designed ceiling fans
• large walk-in closet with built-in shoe rack
• privacy applique on window
• double doors to bath
Bath includes:
• corner glass shower
• corian countertops
• skylight
• Toto toilet
• large Whirlpool bathtub
• Palladium window over tub (with privacy applique on window)
• many pull out drawers
Office
• Halogen display lighting
• closet
• built-in bookshelf & cabinet

Hallway
• pull down attic stairs
• linen closet
Additional Full Bath
• corner shower
• Toto toilet
• corian countertops
• display shelves
• skylight
Bedroom # 2
• 12’ x 13’2”
• hardwood flooring under carpeting
• ceiling fan
• large walk-in closet
Bedroom # 3
• 13’2” x 9’1”
• ceiling fan
• closet
• built-in bookshelf
• decorative corner moldings on wall
• hardwood flooring under carpeting

Lower Level:

Stairway
• storage cubbies
• storage closet at bottom of stairs
Exercise Room
• 15’5” x 9’5”
• built-in shelving
• decorative corner moldings on wall
• double door closet - extended
• built-in shelf
• additional closest shelves
• Fahrenheit register for heat
• doorway to utility room
Utility Room
• Maytag washer
• Kenmore large capacity gas dryer
• Kenmore large capacity electric dryer
• laundry chute from first floor
• single tub wash basin
• freezer
• built-in cabinets
• work bench

Additional Features:

Addition (2005)
Hardwood Flooring
Updated Double Pane Windows Corner Lot
Fenced Yard
Covered Front Entranceway with Two Columns
Side Walkway to Patio
Storage Shed
Working Pond with Waterfall

• supplies, spare parts & fish convey
Timers for Driveway Lights in Family Room & Porch
Zoned Gas Forced Air Heat
Zoned Central Air Conditioning

HVAC Serviced (March, 2010)
Two Driveways with Ample Space for 4 Cars

Inclusions:

• Built-in Microwave
• Ceiling Fan (s) #4
• Clothes Washer
• Clothes Dryer #2
• Cooktop
• Dishwasher
• Disposal
• Fireplace Screens/Doors
• Freezer
• Refrigerator (s) # 1
• w/ ice maker
• Storage Shed (s) # 2
• Wall Oven (s) # 1

Please Note: Room Sizes are Approximate.

Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 7
Subdivision: Kensington Estates
Year Built: 1948
Lot Size: 7,666 sq. ft.
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in the first full fiscal year of ownership is $7,522.65

New Listing - FOR RENT -- 4211 Brookfield Drive, Kensington, MD

02-18-10
Gary Ditto
Gary Ditto: Real Estate Agent in Kensington, MD

4211 Brookfield Drive
Kensington, Maryland


Level One:

Living Room with Fireplace
• 12’10” x 16’7”
Updated Kitchen
• new Frigidaire refrigerator (2010)
• sink with disposal
• Kenmore electric range
• outside entrance to deck
Utility Closet
• new Whirlpool washer & dryer (2010)
• built-in shelves
Private Deck
Hallway

• linen closest
• coat closet
Bedroom # 1
• 13’5”x 10’
• closest
Bedroom # 2
• 11’ x 9’10”
• closet
Full Bath

Exterior:

New Front Walkway (2010)
Two New Storm Doors
(2010)
Private Back Deck
Fenced Yard

Please Note:
Rent Includes Lawn Service
Tenant is responsible for all utilities, gutter cleaning, light bulbs, filters, fuses, other
Pets considered on case by case basis

LONG & FOSTER ACCEPTS HOUSING VOUCHERS

10502 Parkwood Drive, Kensington, MD - OPEN HOUSE 10/4 from1-4 PM

10-02-09
Gary Ditto
Gary Ditto: Real Estate Agent in Kensington, MD

10502 Parkwood Drive
Kensington, Maryland

Welcome to this sophisticated and inviting custom new home in the Kensington Estates neighborhood of Kensington. Elevating the concept of a casual yet dynamic lifestyle, the home takes advantage of views of Rock Creek Park in the backyard and it offers the ideal setting for relaxed living and formal entertaining. Enjoy the fabulous gourmet kitchen with a large center island, granite counters, butler’s pantry and desk area; open to the family room with gas fireplace, it provides an open and spacious area for gathering. Elegant living and dining rooms are gracious and light-filled. The upper level features three bedrooms, two full baths, laundry room and an Owner’s Suite with bedroom, sitting room, beautiful bath with soaking tub, walk-in closet and it’s own private deck. The lower level features a recreation or theatre room, exercise or game room, fifth bedroom and full bath. Marvelous design details throughout this home include; layered crown molding, 9 foot ceilings on all three levels, recessed lighting, two gas fireplaces and beautiful hardwood floors. Centrally located, this home provides easy access to public transportation, shopping, schools, Rock Creek Park and Beach Drive, Old Town Kensington and much, more! Let this fact sheet be your guide to this marvelous home!

Main Level:

Foyer and Main Hallway
• Two story foyer
• Stairs to upper level
• Hardwood floors
• Crown molding
• Recessed lights
• Entry to living room
• Door to lower level stairway
• Coat closet
• Entry to powder room
• Entry to dining room, family room and kitchen

Living Room
• 24x14
• Hardwood floors
• Crown molding
• Chair rail molding
• Recessed lights
• Gas fireplace with marble hearth and mantel
• Open to the foyer and main hallway

Dining Room
• 17x14
• Hardwood floors
• Chair rail molding
• Crown molding
• Recessed lights
• Chandelier
• Entry to kitchen
• Entry to family room
• Entry to main hallway

Kitchen
• 17x14
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Cherry cabinetry by Mid Continent
• Granite countertops
• GE stainless steel side by side refrigerator/freezer with temp adjusting water and ice dispenser on the door
• Maytag Steam Care stainless steel dishwasher
• Trash Compactor
• Stainless steel sink and prep sink with Insinkerator disposal
• GE Profile stainless steel electric convection oven and microwave
• Large center island with GE Profile gas cooktop with downdraft fan and wine cooler
• Sliding glass doors to deck
• Built-in desk with granite countertops
• Large walk-in pantry
• Entry to mud room and door to garage
• Open to family room

Family Room
• 26x15
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Gas fireplace with marble hearth and mantel
• Sliding glass doors to deck
• Open to kitchen

Powder Room
• Attractive tile floor
• Glacier Bay toilet
• Vanity with sink
• Large mirror
• Crown molding
• Exhaust fan

Upper Level:

Hallway
• Hardwood floors
• Entry to laundry room
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Large linen closet
• Open, sun-filled sitting room 10x9

Bedroom #1
• 14x15
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Closet
• Door to private lavatory –
- Mancesa toilet, granite topped vanity, exhaust fan
- Pocket door for privacy to shared bathing area (shared with Bedroom #2)
- Tub with shower
- Decorative ceramic tile
- Towel rods

Bedroom #2
• 15x15
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Large closet
• Door to private lavatory
- Mancesa toilet, granite topped vanity, exhaust fan
- Pocket door for privacy to shared bathing area (see Bedroom #1 for description)

Bedroom #3 w/ Full Bath
• 18x14
• Hardwood floors
• Recessed lights
• Crown molding
• Entry to large walk-in closet
• Door to full bath
• Full Bath
• Ceramic tile
• Tub with shower
• Mancesa toilet
• Medicine cabinet
• Vanity with granite countertops
• Towel rods and rings
• Exhaust fan

Owner’s Suite
• Bedroom 18x15
• Sitting Room 12x11
• Hardwood floors
• Crown molding
• Recessed lights
• Large walk-in closet
• French door to private deck
• Full Bath
• Ceramic tile
• Step up to American Standard whirpool tub
• Large shower with seat and two shower heads
• Jameco toilet
• Large two sink vanity with granite top and drawers for storage
• Large mirror
• Exhaust fan

Lower Level:

Recreation Room
• 30x26
• Wall to wall carpeting
• Crown molding
• Recessed lights
• Roughed in plumbing for wet bar
• Door to backyard
• Open to game room/exercise room
• Large storage closet

Game/Exercise Room
• 14x13
• Wall to wall carpeting
• Closet
• Recessed lights

Bedroom #5
• 15x13
• Wall to wall carpeting
• Closet

Full Bath
• Attractive tile
• Glacier Bay toilet
• Granite topped vanity
• Large mirror
• Shower with sliding doors
• Storage shelves
• Towel rods and rings
• Exhaust fan

Utility Room
• GE electric hot water heater – 80 gall capacity
• Weather King HE gas furnace
• Sump pump
• Access to water shut-off valve
• Access to electric panel boxes
• Storage area

Additional Features:
• Wide driveway and garage
• Flagstone walkway and steps
• Three decks
• Decorative iron railings on exterior
• Spectacular hardwood floors 9 foot ceilings on all three levels
• Sprinkler system
• Partially fenced yard
• Backs up to Rock Creek Park
• Rear fence has a gate opening to the park trail

Inclusions:
Build-in Microwave
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposer
Electronic Air Filter
Fireplace Screen/Door
Garage Opener w/ remote
Refrigerator
w/ ice-maker
Stove or Range
Trash Compactor
Wall Oven

Please Note: Room Sizes are Approximate.

Legal Description: Lot 7, Block/Square 3

Subdivision: Kensington Estates

Year Built: 2009

Lot Size: 6,441 sq. ft.

Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in the first full fiscal year of ownership is $ 5,569.04

Asking Price: $1,090,000

New Listing - 10304 Parkwood Drive, Kensington - OPEN MARCH 8th 1-4 PM

03-06-09
Gary Ditto
Gary Ditto: Real Estate Agent in Kensington, MD

10304 Parkwood Drive, Kensington, Maryland

Welcome to this stunning one of a kind five bedroom, four bath Colonial home located in Kensington Estates. Please note the exquisite top of the line paint job completed by the previous owners who also owned Benchmark Painting & Carpentry, Inc. You will see beautiful murals and many different types of paint throughout - including textured, linen and ceramic examples. Enjoy the many other amenities this home has to offer including a cozy living room with fireplace that opens out to a private back deck, hot tub and patio. The table space kitchen with granite countertops, Kraft Maid custom cabinetry, breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances also opens out to the first floor family room. The upper level offers spacious bedrooms including a wonderful master bedroom suite with access to an upper level deck and full bath. And don’t miss the lower level exercise room with built-in tv/dvd player and mirrors or the media room - complete with projection unit, screen and all accompanying media equipment! Centrally located, this home backs to Rock Creek Park and Beach Drive and is also conveniently located near the area’s schools, public transportation and much more!

Level One:

Foyer
• custom wall mural
• slate tile floor
• two coat closets
• vaulted ceiling
• cut thru window to dining room
Living Room with Fireplace
• 15’5” x 13’9”
• recessed lighting
• double door sliding door to deck
• built-in corner TV stand
• wall to ceiling windows
• hardwood flooring
Separator Wall between Living Room & Dining Room
• built-in bookshelves on either side of separator
Dining Room
• 13’9” x 9’
• vaulted ceiling
• recessed lighting
• open to living room
Full Bath
• Travertine tiling
• Kohler pedestal sink
Large Private Deck & Stone Patio
• Marquis hot tub
Table Space Kitchen
• 14’ x 11’
• granite countertops
• GE Profile stainless steel electric range
• Whirlpool Gold stainless steel microwave
• GE Profile stainless steel refrigerator
• Triton stainless steel dishwasher
• glass display cabinets
• recessed lighting
• large sink
• Kraft Maid cabinets
• corner display shelves
• tile floor
• hanging pot rack
• decorative display lighting
• breakfast bar
Family Room
• 13’ x 10’
• window seat/bench with storage
• corner cabinets & built-in desk
• ceiling fan with light
• access to upper level
Hallway
• linen closet
Bedroom # 1
• 13’ x 10’
• closet
• recessed lighting
• ceiling fan with light
• crown molding
• textured paint
• corner display shelf
• faux wooden shutters
Office/Bedroom # 2
• 10’ x 11’
• ceiling fan with light
• closet
• hardwood flooring
• “ceramic” wall paint
Additional Full Bath
• bead board
• white tiling in bathtub
• pedestal sink

Level Two:

Master Bedroom with Access to Full Bath
• 12’ x 18’
• sliding glass door to upper level deck
• ceiling fan with light
• reading lights with dimmers
• recessed lighting
• green “textured” paint
• double door mirrored sliding door closets
• crown molding
Full Bath - access from master bedroom & hall
• corner shower
• skylight
• double vanity
• recessed lighting
• large soaking tub
• separate commode with pocket door
• marble countertop with Kohler fixtures
• tile flooring
Bedroom # 4
• 10’ x 11’
• “linen” blue paint
• double door closet with bi-fold doors
• pull down attic access
• ceiling fan with light
Bedroom # 5
• 12’10” x 11’8”
• ceiling fan
• recessed lighting with dimmer
• sliding mirrored closet with built-in shelving
• “pink faux” walls with “cloud” paint on ceiling

Lower Level:

Hallway
• under stair storage closet with built-in shelving
Media Room with Built-in Bar
• 15’9” x 13’
• corner marble bar with sink
• glass display cabinets
• recessed lighting
• projection unit & screen to convey
• Onkyo equipment & speakers will convey
• three built-in shelves with media equipment
Exercise Room
• 13’5” x 9’
• attached wall mount with TV/DVD player
• three walls of mirrors
• Pergo flooring
• built-in shelves
Laundry Room
• Kenmore washer & dryer
• storage cabinets
• single tub wash basin
Full Bath
• Italian marble
• pedestal sink
Utility Room
• copper piping
• hot water heater
• geo thermal heater to heat floors
• outside entrance to stairs to deck
• sump pump

Additional Features:

Curved Front Pathway to Front Door
Built-in Bench near Entryway
Upper & Main Level Decks
Security System
Programable Thermostat

• separate thermostat for each floor
• Radiant heated floors in lower level and main level
Playground Equipment
Fenced Front Yard
Professionally Landscaped Yard and Gardens

• mushroom lighting
Some plantings include:
• lariape
• terraced front with azaleas
• crepe myrtle
• Japanese Maple
• Yew
• Magnolia tree
• Nardinia
• Hydrangeas
Hardwood Flooring
Pull Down Attic

• floored
Gas Forced Air Heat
• Aprilaire humidifier

Inclusions:

• Alarm System
• Built-in Microwave
• Ceiling Fan
• Clothes Washer
• Clothes Dryer
• Cooktop
• Dishwasher
• Disposer
• Fireplace Screen/Door
• Furnace Humidifier
• Hot Tub, Equip, & Cover
• Playground Equipment
• Refrigerator/freezer
• with ice maker
• Storage Shed
• Stove or Range
• Wall Oven
• Window Treatments

Items that Convey: Projector/Screen/Surround System & Related Equipment, TV & DVD player in Exercise Room, dehumidifier
Items that Do Not Convey: sony radio in kitchen under cabinet

Please Note: Room Sizes are approximate.

Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 11
Subdivision: Kensington Estates
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 6,348 square feet
Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in the first full fiscal year of ownership is $ 9, 319.85

Asking Price: $ 839,000