Welcome to 18232 Wickham Road in the sought-after Norbeck Grove Community. Here you will find an elegant and welcoming stone front colonial sitting on an enviable half-acre lot. You'll immediately notice this home has been well tended as you arrive to a beautiful stone walkway, lit by a gas lamp and featuring landscape lighting and a stacked stone garden wall. Meticulously built, this Chevy Chase model Craftmark Home, features many builder extras including a 4-foot bump out of the kitchen and dining room, stone fireplace in the family room, gas fireplace in the primary bedroom, 9-foot ceilings on the lower level and more! Tasteful finishes and modern comforts abound in this 5,150 square foot home offering 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Showcased by unique design touches including a spacious 2-story entryway, antique leaded glass accenting the living room/dining room pass-thru, oak hardwood floors throughout the main level and staircase, ample recessed lighting, integrated main level speaker system, numerous built-ins, extra-wide crown molding and large windows letting in tons of natural light. One of the many highlights of this home is the private backyard retreat professionally landscaped with flowering trees and backed by woods that connect to Rock Creek's North Branch Trail. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining, the expansive and level backyard area features an attractive shed, a large Trex deck that flows to a paver patio with a stone accent wall with integrated lighting and Bose outdoor speakers. The fully renovated gourmet eat-in kitchen boasts lovely granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, a huge center island with space for seating, a 5-burner gas cooktop and lots of additional storage. The modern soft-close cabinetry features under-cabinet lighting with convenient kick drawers and beautiful hardware. The large double sink includes a filtering instant hot and cold-water dispenser and is framed by an oversized window with a view of the backyard. This centrally located kitchen flows into a dining area, with a beautifully lit built-in wine bar, and family room defined by two sets of glass French doors accessing the deck and patio as well as a wood-burning fireplace set in a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone accent wall. In addition, the main level offers a living room, an extra-large dining room, an office/den with custom built-in bookcases, including a printer cabinet and desk, a powder room and a tiled mudroom featuring custom built-in storage and exiting to the attached 2-car garage. The upper level provides 3 linen closets, 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms; including a 1,000 square foot owners' suite boasting a gas fireplace, cathedral ceilings, a sitting area and separate walk-in closets; each with built-in organizers and a window. The updated en suite bath provides a large window, dual vanity, soaking tub and large shower with 2 showerheads. The walk-up lower level offers a large recreation room, full bathroom, bonus exercise room/media room with floor to ceiling mirrors and tons of additional storage space. This home is the envy of the neighborhood offering the largest lot on a quiet street. Community amenities include a swimming pool and swim team, tennis courts, basketball court and playgrounds. Minutes to Olney Shopping Center, Olney Theater, and Norbeck Country Club. Perfect for commuters with easy access to I-200, Georgia Ave, and less than an hour to all 3 major airports. Top Rated MOCO schools. Don't miss!! NEW: UPPER LEVEL AND STAIRWAY CARPET (2021), GARAGE DOORS (2019), FRONT ENTRANCE (2017), TREX DECK (2017), KITCHEN (2015), ROOF (2014), TWO ZONE HVAC (2012/2011), 75 GALLON HOT WATER HEATER AND SUMP PUMP (2013), HUMIDIFIER (2011)
