8309 Thoreau Dr

Bethesda, MD 20817

$2,450,000 | 5 Beds | 4 Baths | 1 Half Bath | 5,818 Sq Ft

A large white two-story house with black roof shingles and a two-car garage, surrounded by a green lawn and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

8309 Thoreau Dr

Bethesda, MD 20817

$2,450,000 | 5 Beds | 4 Baths | 1 Half Bath | 5,818 Sq Ft

Located on a charming street in the desirable Woodhaven neighborhood, this five-bedroom home was built in 2020 by the award-winning Castlewood Custom Builders. The spacious, open floor plan boasts just under 6,000 square feet with an incredible flow for entertaining and everyday living. The main level features a welcoming grand foyer, formal living room, elegant formal dining room with chair rail moldings, private office, powder bathroom, and convenient mudroom with built-in cubbies and access to the two-car garage. The sun-filled gorgeous family room boasts a stunning coffered ceiling, gas fireplace, and sliding glass doors leading to the back patio. The family room opens to the gourmet, eat-in chef’s kitchen with high-end Sub-Zero and Wolf stainless steel appliances, gorgeous hood vent, quartz countertops, a walk-in pantry, an oversized center island, breakfast area, and a butlers pantry with a beverage center. Completing this level is the screened-in porch off the kitchen with a ceiling fan and cathedral ceiling. The second level features four bedrooms, all with ensuite baths, a laundry room, and a spacious loft for the perfect hangout space. The luxurious primary suite includes two oversized custom walk-in closets and a spa-like ensuite with separate vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. The finished lower level includes a spacious recreation room, an exercise room, and a fifth bedroom and full bath, perfect for an au pair or in-law. The professionally landscaped exterior serves as an extension of the home, including a back deck ideal for outdoor dining during warm summer nights and a flat yard, creating a true outdoor retreat. Ideally located within close proximity to Pyle Middle School and Whitman High School, as well as downtown Bethesda, the Capital Beltway, and public transportation.

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Interior view of a modern house with hardwood floors, multiple doorways, a chandelier, and a glimpse into other rooms.
A corner room with three windows, white walls, crown molding, hardwood flooring, a leather armchair, and a modern geometric chandelier.
Empty living room with large windows, hardwood floors, and a modern chandelier
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Interior view of a house with hardwood flooring, white walls, doorway leading to a dining room with a light fixture, window on the right showing a car and outside greenery.
Modern dining room with a wooden table, six beige upholstered chairs, a geometric chandelier, gray walls, white trim, two windows, a wooden sideboard, and a light-colored area rug.
Dining area with a wooden table, beige chairs, large windows showing greenery outside, and a modern chandelier on the ceiling.
A dining room with a wooden table, light gray upholstered chairs, a modern chandelier with multiple glass globes, and hardwood floors. There's a view into other rooms with additional lighting fixtures and windows.
A modern bathroom vanity with a white sink, a dark gray cabinet with circular copper handles, and a large mirror with a chevron-patterned frame. The mirror reflects a chandelier and a staircase in the background.
View of a modern home's entrance with hardwood floors, a front door, a staircase with wooden steps and white balusters, and large windows showing outdoor greenery.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with seating, and pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. Windows show greenery outside, and hardwood floors are visible.
Modern white kitchen with wood flooring, central island with four black stools, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a window with greenery outside, and decorative pendant lights.
Modern white kitchen with island, pendant lights, dark wood floors, and bright windows.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with a white countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a decorative backsplash. Pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and large windows let in natural light. There is a view of a patio with outdoor
Kitchen with white cabinets, marble backsplash in herringbone pattern, stainless steel gas stove with red knobs, and windows showing greenery outside.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, pendant lights, and large windows providing natural light.
Modern open-concept kitchen with white cabinetry, a large kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, and a view into the living room with a fireplace and mounted TV.
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Bright living room with white ceiling beams, recessed lighting, large windows, white sofa, and fireplace with mounted TV.
Living room with white walls, a fireplace with a TV mounted above, a white sofa with pillows, a coffee table with decor, a lamp, a rug, and hardwood floors.
Living room with large sliding glass door, white couch, coffee table, fireplace, flat-screen TV, area rug, and outdoor patio with blue umbrella
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Open-concept living room and kitchen with beige sofas, a wooden coffee table, kitchen cabinetry, and pendant lighting in a modern home.
Modern kitchen with white countertops, glass-front cabinets, and a bar area, with a living space and large windows visible in the background.
Enclosed porch with wicker cushioned seating, a wooden coffee table, and large windows showing trees and neighboring houses outside.
Enclosed porch with outdoor furniture, ceiling fan, and large windows overlooking a backyard with trees and a fence.
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A mudroom with white walls, dark tile floor, double white doors, and built-in shelves with baskets and hooks holding hats.
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A cozy bedroom with a white bed, plush pillows including one with the words 'Do Not Disturb,' a white dresser, a round mirror on the wall, a window with blinds, a ladder shelf with decorative items, and a carpeted floor.
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A living room with a large white sectional sofa, two decorative pillows, and a round white pet bed on a wooden floor, with multiple windows bringing in natural light.
Living room with white sofa, a cozy armchair, hardwood floors, large windows, a staircase with wooden handrails, and a pendant light
Interior view of a modern upstairs area with hardwood floors, light-colored walls, a white rail with wooden handrails, a door, and recessed ceiling lights. A beige plush chair is partially visible in the foreground.
Bathroom with a vanity, mirror, towel rack, and shower stall with glass door.
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A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a wooden nightstand, and a ceiling light.
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Empty hallway with wooden floor, white walls, and ceiling lights. A door is partially visible on the right, and a window can be seen at the end of the hallway.
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A laundry room with a double basin sink, gray cabinets, a window with a roller shade, and a white washer and dryer side by side. The floor has black and white patterned tiles.
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Living room with white walls, hardwood floors, a wall-mounted TV, a wooden TV stand, and large windows showing trees outside.
A bathroom with two white vanities, each with a mirror and light fixtures above, and a central open closet with doors. The: bathroom has marble countertops and flooring, and the closet reveals a dark wooden floor inside.
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A walk-in closet with white shelving and hanging clothes, including shirts, dresses, and jackets, along with shelves of shoes and boots, and a wooden floor.
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Organized walk-in closet with shelves and hanging rods filled with clothes, shoes, and accessories.
A view of a staircase landing with wooden handrails and white balusters, overlooking large windows showing neighboring houses with gray siding and black roofs, and a decorative light fixture hanging from the ceiling.
A home office with several large windows allowing natural light, a glass-top desk, an office chair, a monitor, and various small items including condiments and books, with hardwood floors and gray walls.
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Backyard view of a white, multi-story house with a screened porch, outdoor dining table with chairs, umbrella, and grass yard, surrounded by trees and neighboring houses.
Backyard view of a white two-story house with a screened porch and a patio set with an umbrella, surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
Backyard view of a multi-story house with a screened porch, surrounded by a green lawn, trees, and neighboring houses.
A two-story white house with multiple windows and a screened-in porch, surrounded by a green lawn and several trees, some with budding leaves. There is a blue sky with scattered clouds overhead.
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Backyard with green grass, patches of dirt, a house with a screened-in porch, leafless tree, and a lawn chair in the yard.
A wooden outdoor dining table with six matching chairs on a patio, shaded by a large blue patio umbrella, with house siding and trees in the background.
A backyard patio with a large blue patio umbrella, a wooden dining table with chairs, a white grill, a fenced yard with trees, and neighboring houses in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor patio with wooden table and chairs, blue patio umbrella, surrounded by a backyard fence, trees, and neighboring houses, adjacent to a house with white siding and a sliding glass door.
Floor plan of a multi-story house showing various rooms, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, offices, storage, and recreational rooms.