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11900 RIVER RD Potomac, MD 20854

5 Beds

12 Baths

25,119 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 25,119 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,190

Subdivision Potomac

MLS Listing ID MDMC2125248

Style French

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 6

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 19,419

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 2004

Annual Tax Amount $207,555

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 13.500 Acres

Acres 13.5

Property Description

Tucked discreetly behind an arched gate and approached by a half-mile avenue of trees, this 13.5 acre estate perfectly embodies the grandeur of French Chateau living. A masterful collaboration between architect John Ike, designer Geoffrey Bradfield & the unparalleled construction of Horizon Builders, the main house sits on a knoll with unobstructed views of the Potomac River and protected parkland on either side.

Wrapped in limestone and crowned with a slate Mansard roof, the primary residence features every hallmark of that iconic style; elegant and polished, but one that never competes with its breathtaking setting. Adorned with window boxes and decorative shutters, the timeless façade opens via custom wrought iron doors to a 25,000 sq foot interior where panoramic views are integrated into its soul. Simply stunning, the entry vestibule adjoins a reception hall with dramatic coffered ceilings, a 24-foot limestone fireplace, and a grand staircase. Floor-to-ceiling window expanses and multiple doors open to covered terraces and balconies that celebrate the surroundings. Lavish applications of glossy and honed marble, rich mahogany, thick, intricate moldings, and imported stone offer a glimpse of the detailing that went into the design and craftsmanship. At every turn, the water views effortlessly influence the design, while the elegant, understated palette provides the perfect backdrop for art and furnishings from antique to modern.

The primary residence is arranged over 4 levels that includes entertainment-sized reception rooms, a commercial-grade chef’s kitchen, main-level library, & an octagonal conservatory. The walk-out lower level is incredible, featuring a clubroom w/ a magnificent bar, a theater, & an amazing wine cellar that rivals those of the finest restaurants. An elevator accesses every floor. The main house also allows for the comfort and private enjoyment of the residents: with an intimate breakfast room overlooking the water, 4 luxuriously appointed upper-level bedroom suites, a custom playroom, and a heated pool and loggia. With sweeping views of the Potomac, the owner’s suite features 2 full baths, expansive automated dressing rooms, a built-in watch winder, & personal grooming station. The primary suite adjoins an executive-size home library, w/ a substantial marble fireplace & a surround of mahogany built-ins.

Comprising more than 40,000 square feet of living space, the compound includes two additional buildings that were crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail. A thoughtfully designed 3-level guesthouse with 11 garage bays presents the ultimate flexibility for the new owner; a showroom-style space for automobiles that effortlessly transforms into one that can host the most glamorous black-tie gala. and houses a catering kitchen. The upper level of the guesthouse offers a spacious gathering room w/ fireplace, 2 ensuite bedrooms, kitchen and powder room. A 4,500 square foot staff house is located at the entry to the compound & offers living space, multiple offices for property management & garages for the grounds equipment.

Every consideration for privacy, security and luxury has been incorporated into the infrastructure of this estate; there are walk-in refrigerators & freezers, reverse osmosis water systems, even smoke-eaters for the cigar aficionado. Generators protect all 3 structures, & in the event of winter weather, automated heating systems at the front steps & cobblestone garage court prevent snow/ice accumulation. All this convenient to the nation’s capital, 2 airports & less than 1.5 miles from Potomac Village. The transfer of title of this magnificent property doesn’t just extend to its new owner but will have an immeasurable impact far outside its gates; the proceeds from the sale will be donated directly to the research and work of The American Cancer Society. The Estate at River's Edge is truly like no other.

Location

State MD

County Montgomery

Zoning RE2

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Study, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Media Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch

Basement Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Rear Entrance, Windows

Interior

Interior Features Curved Staircase, Elevator, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Bar, Spiral Staircase, 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Cedar Closet(s), Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Efficiency, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitchen - Island, Kitchenette, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Skylight(s), Store/Office, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Studio, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Other

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C, Geothermal

Flooring Hardwood, Marble, Stone

Fireplaces Number 9

Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane

Equipment Stainless Steel Appliances, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Intercom, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stove, Washer

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow,Casement,Double Hung,Skylights

Appliance Stainless Steel Appliances, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Intercom, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stove, Washer

Heat Source Geo-thermal

Laundry Lower Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Patio(s), Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Porch(es), Terrace

Garage Inside Access, Oversized, Garage - Side Entry

Garage Spaces 14.0

Fence Fully

Pool Heated, In Ground, Negative Edge/Infinity

Waterfront Y

Water Access N

View Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods, River

Accessibility Elevator, 2+ Access Exits

Porch Balcony, Patio(s), Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Porch(es), Terrace

Parking Type Detached Garage, Driveway, Attached Garage, Parking Lot

Attached Garage 2

Total Parking Spaces 14

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Additional Lot(s), Adjoins - Open Space, Front Yard, Landscaping, Private, Premium, Rear Yard, Partly Wooded

Story 4

Foundation Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style French

Level or Stories 4

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type 2 Story Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,High,Paneled Walls,Vaulted Ceilings,Wood Walls

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Potomac

Middle Schools Herbert Hoover

High Schools Winston Churchill

School District Montgomery County Public Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 160600404681

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Estimated

Security Features Intercom,Security Gate,Smoke Detector,Surveillance Sys

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by Cara Pearlman • Compass

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