RARELY AVAILABLE! This exceptional home by Master builder Cooper Lightbown is set on a superb lot backing to parkland!There are only 5 homes that face Brookdale and back to the park and only this one has front and back parking! All the special Lightbown touches, arches, iron railing and doorknobs, built-ins, extremely well-built, slate roof, large gracious rooms. The wonderful floor plan includes a gracious living room with fireplace, elegant dining room, large renovated kitchen adjoining a lovely family room plus a charming sunroom! Upstairs find 3 excellent bedrooms and 2 larger than typical baths (one with a shower and soaking tub) and an office area/dressing room/master bath off the master bedroom. Beautiful views from every window! Most of the windows are newer double paned. Basement has high ceilings, space for rec room and also large utility/laundry plus storage. Beautiful, private, fenced and landscaped garden with patio and extensive hardscaping. Front and back driveways! A short 0.4 stroll to Metro, there is a short-cut to Western Ave off Park Place behind the house. Walk to dining, shopping and movies! Westbrook, Westland and B-CC High School (IB Program). Brookdale used to be a "best kept secret" and is now one of the most sought-after neighborhoods near Friendship Heights! Lightbown designed it to look like an "English Village" after visiting the Cotswolds. Enchanting in all seasons but especially in Spring, you will delight in coming home each day! Wonderful community spirit and events including block parties. See photos, 3D tour and floorplans here http://spws.homevisit.com/hvid/294721