The Best Value in the Whitman Cluster in Bethesda! Welcome to this expansive brick rambler in one of Montgomery County s most sought-after neighborhoods, Bannockburn Estates. Built in 1966, this property has been tastefully updated over the years, blending light-filled interior spaces and dramatic interior design. This distinctive residence boasts a grand entry foyer with intricate molding, an impressive living room with a fireplace, an elegant dining room with beautiful detailed molding, and a renovated chef s kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, Maple cabinetry, glass tile backsplash, Miele double wall ovens, induction cook-top, decorative accent tile work and a large center island. The kitchen opens to a sun-filled breakfast room with floor to ceiling cabinetry, recessed lighting and a bay window. The adjacent family room has stunning wood built-ins and recessed lighting. There are four sizeable bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a half bathroom on the main level, including a generous master bedroom suite with its own large private bathroom, and six-panel doors throughout. The bright finished walk-out lower level features a massive recreation room with a built-in bar area, arched brick fireplace, and sliding glass doors to the backyard. The lower level presents a spacious fifth bedroom / office, an updated full bathroom, a versatile bonus room, a storage room, a laundry room and access to the two car garage. This home is equipped with 33 solar panels (owned, not leased) and is ideally situated on a remarkable 24,112 square foot lot (over half an acre) with complimentary landscaping, a rear patio, stone hardscaping and a picturesque backyard. This wonderful residence is complete with a circular driveway and an attached two car garage. Conveniently located near Downtown Bethesda with easy access to River Road, The Cabin John Parkway and I-495. Schools: Bannockburn Elementary School, Pyle Middle School, and Whitman High School