9 Schindler Ct, Silver Spring, MD 20903 listing details

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by soaring trees in the Crest Park neighborhood of Hillandale, this fabulous home is just 1/2 mile from the new FDA HQ and a block away from the newly rebuilt Cresthaven Elementary and Francis Scott Key Middle schools. Beautifully landscaped with mature plantings, this 5-6 BR, 4 BA, 3,900 sq. ft. contemporary boasts impressive upgrades and unique features throughout. Perhaps the most impressive is the 1,020 sq. ft. 2-story attached 1-BR apartment / in-law suite with separate entrance, its own full kitchen, FBA with laundry, vaulted ceilings and ...skylights galore. The entire house and attached apartment feature contemporary designer color paints, all new carpeting, numerous new light fixtures & ceiling fans, and all updated bathrooms. The main house eat-in kitchen boasts a stainless steel appliance suite, ample cabinetry and new granite counters. The rest of the house has abundant living space made up of an open plan 700 sq. ft. living/dining room with gleaming hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, spacious 300 sq. ft. family room (which the kitchen overlooks) with gas fireplace that leads to a stunning 624 sq. ft. sun room addition with a second thermostat-controlled gas fireplace, direct access to the backyard and patio, two walls of nearly floor-to-ceiling windows and a translucent ceiling. It's the perfect space to enjoy -- all year round in total comfort! This stunning home is ideal for both fabulous entertaining and great family living with its open and easy flow throughout the main level. The welcoming slate floor foyer (so practical on those wet and snowy days!) leads to an open plan living room / dining room with a wall of windows, cathedral ceiling, skylight and interior access to the attached 2-story 1,020 sq. ft. apartment / in-law suite. The updated table-space kitchen features brand new granite counters, oak cabinets with abundant storage, stainless steel appliances including a new Electrolux dishwasher, Kenmore 5-burner gas oven and refrigerator with ice-maker and water dispenser, range hood, a secondary dining space, skylight and new ceiling fan with light fixture. A convenient pass-through between the kitchen and dining room makes for easy entertaining, and with the kitchen overlooking the family room, it allows the chefs to easily converse with their guests (or to keep an eye on the little ones!). Four steps down from the foyer is the spacious above-grade family room, with built-in shelving, a gas fireplace with a wall of exposed brick and a gorgeous 13-foot cherry wood mantle, large windows and double-opening French glass doors that lead to the attached sunroom. This level also includes a dream ground-level home office (easily converted to a 6th BR) with built-in file and regular drawers, large wall cabinets and a wall of built-in bookshelves. Also on this level is a handsome FBA featuring a generous 30" x 50" walk-in ceramic shower and an adjacent 4th bedroom (this BR-FBA combo makes for a super private guest suite - with its own outside entrance). In the lower level is the large, bright and newly refinished rec room, a huge laundry room with new frontload HE Frigidaire washer, gas dryer, utility sink, storage cabinets -- with tons of extra space for a workshop or studio. Brand new carpet has been installed throughout these two levels. The upper level of the main house features gleaming hardwood floors, an updated FBA in the hallway, three ample size bedrooms, including a master bedroom with wall of windows, huge custom walk-in closet with recessed lighting and built-in storage system. The MBR features a truly luxurious MBA (the owners spared no expense when they had it custom-built in 2009) with ceramic tile floor & walls, a huge 36" x 76" two-person walk-in ceramic shower with custom detailing, a private enclosed water closet with the toilet, a bright & cheerful skylight, and separate 60" and 36" hers and his vanities with granite counters, under-mount sinks and brushed nickel hardware. The 624 sq ft. sunroom is the other star of this house (the first being the 2-story attached apartment / in-law suite), offering year-round comfort and relaxation. This fabulous addition is flooded with natural light from its translucent GE Lexan ceiling, two walls of nearly floor-to-ceiling windows -- and 5 skylights! Other highlights include a thermostat-controlled gas fireplace with custom birch wood mantle surround, two built-in air conditioner wall units, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, indoor garden, ceramic tile floor and two exits to the backyard and patio. The sunroom also doubles as a huge home theatre with a projection TV with 8-foot retractable screen and fantastic 6-speaker surround sound audio system with CD/DVD/FM stereo (negotiable) The attached 2-story, 1,020 sq. ft. apartment / in-law suite / professional office with private entry is truly a rare find! This custom space can easily earn $1,200+ per month in rent as a separate residence (with today's interest rates the $1,200 in rental income covers approximately $250,000 of the mortgage!). The apartment has abundant natural light and has just been updated with new carpet, light fixtures and fresh designer paint throughout. The main level is open plan living, dining and full kitchen with tons of storage, and a full bathroom/laundry combination with a Maytag stack unit washer-dryer. The upper level of the apartment features a large bedroom with a regular closet plus a large walk-in closet, a skylight, and an open multipurpose space ideal for a home office, nursery, small gym, or as a dressing room. Exterior and General features: -Maintenance free brick and vinyl siding construction -Off-street parking plus ample on-street parking -7' Covered front porch -Freshly landscaped level yards are well established with custom raised beds, an abundance of plants and mature trees -Fully fenced backyard with lawn space, shed, covered outdoor patio and huge children's play fort (optional with sale of home) -Additional impressive upgrades and features include the following: -New roof (2009) -New high-efficiency Lennox furnace, central A/C and two hot water tanks (2013) -Double pane windows throughout -Brand new carpeting throughout -Brand new interior paint (08/14), recently painted house exterior (2012) -Many new light ceiling fans and light fixtures -Two natural gas fireplace inserts (installed 2007) Show more