20605 Gleaning Court

Laytonsville, MD 20882

Open House Canceled “Casa Blanca” is a private oasis offering its owners the perpetual sense of vacationing at a luxurious bed and breakfast without leaving home. With convenient access to DC, the northern VA and MD suburbs, this estate is ideal for commuters and remote workers alike, affording its owners and their guests limitless nearby cultural, entertainment and culinary options. ** Perfect for entertaining, this custom-built Cape Cod colonial in coveted Goshen Estates features 3 levels of generous space, custom upgrades and lavish amenities. The 3.3 acre grounds, along with several sloping acres of neighboring county-owned wooded property and gently flowing streams, provide a private nature preserve with stunning views from the expansive multi-level deck and in-ground swimming pool. ** Guests and residents alike never tire of the striking beauty of the home and wooded grounds as viewed from the end of the quiet cul-de-sac. The circular driveway affords convenient access to the flagstone walkway and porch. Upon entering the front door, guests are struck by the artfully curved walls and staircase anchoring the foyer. ** The gourmet kitchen features cherry cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances, including a dual oven and a glass-top range with retractable ventilation hood. The adjoining dinette features a bay window and door providing views of the rear woods and access to the deck. The kitchen is equipped with a granite-top desk and generous cabinet and storage space including a built-in wine rack and large walk-in pantry. Sliding pocket doors offer a convenient privacy barrier from the dining room and foyer. ** The elegant dining room is adorned with crown molding, chair rail, a walkout door to the deck and a wall of windows providing views of the forested expanse behind the home. Two corner alcoves with Dutch doors provide a sophisticated accent while offering options for décor or convenient storage. ** The formal yet comfortable living room has a wood-burning fireplace with a marble hearth and an ornate wooden surround and mantel and is punctuated with a built-in corner wet bar. Glass-wood French doors at all entrances to the living room provide an element of privacy and splendor. ** A sunroom with a sunken hardwood floor and wood-panel ceiling adjoins the dining room and living room through separate three-panel glass doors and provides beautiful views of the pool, deck and woodlands. ** The library has a fireplace flanked by built-in wooden bookshelves. A large, curved window provides plentiful natural light and a gorgeous view of the front grounds. The library serves as an ideal professional office for working from home. ** The vast upstairs master suite offers a sitting room, two spacious walk-in closets, vanity desk and private staircase to the kitchen. A French door provides private access to the deck and balcony overlooking the pool. The luxurious master bath boasts beautiful custom tile upgrades, spacious shower, hot tub, private toilet, dual granite vanity and skylight. ** The upper level also contains 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths, with one bedroom enjoying a private bath and built-in vanity desk. **The finished lower level has a walk-out to the backyard, recreation room, fireplace, full bath, 5th bedroom, finished den and two smaller rooms ideal for a wine cellar, dart room or additional storage. An unfinished room offers plenty of space for a home gym, workshop or additional storage. ** Just outside the sunroom, a flagstone path leads to the fenced pool area that offers the perfect balance of sun and shade for relaxing in the pool or on the spacious pea gravel aggregate deck. The well lit 20,000-gallon Gunite pool offers hours of beauty, entertainment and exercise at any time of day or night at Casablanca. ** Finally, at the other end of the property, the winding driveway serves a parking area and a 3-car side-load garage, providing plentiful & discreet parkin