NEW on Market! Walk through the front door of this sun-filled California Contemporary home, and the 18 foot vaulted ceiling and two story wall of glass connect you to a large, private lawn, and the 100 foot trees of Rock Creek Park. Walk outside, across the backyard, and onto the trail to hike or bike all the way to Mount Vernon to the south, or Lake Needwood to the north. This updated modern Parkwood home has an open floor plan, natural maple floors, high ceilings, lightly colored walls and lots of natural light. The house has a NEW 30-year architectural grade roof, a NEW central air conditioning system, heavenly radiant heating system embedded in the floor, and a spectacular gourmet kitchen with two islands, double ovens, and subtle granite countertops with unique marble-like patterns. The kitchen is flooded with natural light and connected to adjacent yet separate formal and informal dining areas. The main level includes the Owner's Suite, a second bedroom, two full, spa-like baths, and large deck facing Rock Creek Park with a cedar sauna to detox and unwind in. There are no other homes in view from the expansive deck... it is like being in your own private nature preserve! This level also has an inviting family room and large office with windows on three sides all with fabulous views of the park. Head downstairs to the walk out lower level with walls of glass facing the park, four good-sized bedrooms, two full baths, living and dining room spaces, plus a complete kitchen which can be an ideal private living suite with outside entrances for your extended family. This home provides a true respite from city life, while being in the heart of North Bethesda/Kensington. It is 1/2 mile from Grosvenor Metro and Strathmore Music Center, minutes to NIH and downtown Bethesda, restaurants, shopping and more. Also, close walking distance to Kensington Parkwood Elementary School. Welcome home!