This beautiful colonial is situated on a quiet street in the desirable Alta Vista neighborhood. The sun-filled home highlights hardwood floors and a spacious, open floor plan. The main level features a welcoming foyer, private office with French doors, a formal living room and dining room with detailed moldings, a family room with gas fireplace, and an eat-in gourmet kitchen with island and ample cabinetry. The upper level offers four bedrooms and three full baths, including the spacious primary suite with an oversized ensuite bathroom and dual walk-in closets. Completing this level is the conveniently located washer/dryer. Rounding out the home, the impressive, walk-out lower level includes a large recreation room with a built-in bar, stone fireplace, built-in cabinets/shelving, ample storage and a fifth bedroom and full bathroom, perfect for an in-law or au pair. The exterior extends the home with a two-car detached garage, ample driveway parking, and a deck off the family room, making entertaining easy. Conveniently located inside the beltway, this home provides easy access to nearby amenities including the YMCA recreation center, Maplewood-Alta Vista Park, Wildwood Shopping Center, downtown Bethesda, two Metro stops, nearby schools, and is within close proximity to the beltway/major commuter routes.