Exceptional five bedroom plus office, three-and-a-half-bathroom home located in Greenwich Forest in Bethesda. Newly painted, this sought-after colonial feature beautiful upgrades letting in an abundance of natural light on a highly private lot. Step inside the foyer to the main level which offers an open floor plan conducive to entertaining with hardwood floors and crown molding throughout. The office or den and a half bath is located just off the front door for easy access. Gather in the warm and welcoming living area featuring a gas fireplace, a wood fireplace and built-in bookcases. The adjacent dining area leads into the updated kitchen with a large center island, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. A wet bar with built in shelving holds all your glassware and bar needs. Two sets of double glass doors lead to a flagstone patio off the main floor offering an outside retreat and eating area shaded by bountiful trees. Sit and read in this lush green tranquil place. The landscaped, shaded and fenced back yard offers optimum privacy in an urban setting. A shed holds all your outdoor tools and recreation vehicles. Already installed backyard switchbox will support a hot tub. The second level features a master bedroom retreat separate from the guest rooms complete with a cathedral ceiling and skylight, hardwood floors, walk-in closet and a master bathroom with a skylight. Walk out of the master bedroom to a private screened in porch and take in the natural beauty of Greenwich Forest. A great place to enjoy coffee and reading in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. A spiral staircase takes you to the ground floor. The three additional bedrooms are spacious with large walk in closets, one with built in shelves, double glass doors to a balcony and ceiling fans in all rooms. Skylights in each bathroom and at the top of the stairs light up this level. The walkup attic provides plenty of additional storage and is easily accessible. The basement level offers an additional bedroom and full bath that can easily be an in-law suite with separate outside entrance. This level also offers a laundry room, exercise room, plenty of storage and new carpet throughout. Driveway conveniently holds 3 cars. Conveniently located to downtown Bethesda in the highly sought-after Pyle/Whitman school districts. Bus stop for metro less than a block down the street and Greenwich Park with a playground a few short blocks away.