5205 GRETCHEN ST Kensington, MD 20895

Welcome to this large 4 level split nestled in the sought-after Garrett Park and in the heart of Kensington with off street parking. This home is 2,632 sq. ft. in total and features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 powder room. As you enter the home, there is a large living room leading to the dining room and into the kitchen, and hardwood floors on this level. The kitchen has granite countertops, 42" upper cabinets and stainless steel appliances. There is a newer composite, maintenance free deck for your outdoor entertaining and relaxation. The yard is regular and relatively level and has a large shed for gardening tool storage and overflow items. The lower level of the home has a large rec room with a wood burning fireplace, 1 full bathroom and a large utility room with a full size side by side washer / dryer, a utility sink and plenty of storage. There is walk out access to the back yard from this level. The main sleeping level above the kitchen features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom and hardwood floors. The next level up has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with LVP flooring. There is no carpeting in this home on any of the levels. All bathrooms have been recently and tastefully updated. The roof was replaced in 2019, vinyl replacement windows throughout in 2020, the deck replaced in 2022 and the furnace replaced in 2019 and HVAC replaced in 2023. This home is awaiting your finishing touches and color / style choices which could include a kitchen refresh, paint throughout and floor sanding/restaining. There is plenty of space in this home and also plenty of space on this regularly shaped lot and quiet street for you to tear it down and build a larger home. There is no HOA in this community. The home and neighborhood are conveniently located near the Red Line Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro stop and adjacent to Rock Creek Park, Beech Drive, 355 (Rockville Pike), I-495 (Beltway). Rockville, Bethesda, NIH, Walter Reed Medical Center, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Strathmore Music Hall, commuter routes and DC is nearby. Just minutes from Pike and Rose and very convenient to nearby shopping and amenities including NoBe, Whole Foods, Giant, countless restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and specialty stores. This home is a short walk to Aldis, Rodmans, PetSmart, HomeGoods, Tennis Courts, PickleBall, Black Market Bistro and neighborhood parks.