5900 Serenity Lane, Derwood, MD 20855Asking Price of: $1,500,000

AS-IS PROPERTY - Tucked away at the end of a private drive on over 11 acres, 5900 Serenity Lane is an estate-like property featuring an elegant brick Colonial, an expansive backyard retreat with a heated pool, and a detached 2,312 sq ft building that includes a 3-car garage and a full 1,054 sq ft apartment above. The main home offers 4 levels of finished space with 6,387 sq ft, 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths. One of the many highlights of the property is the backyard retreat, showcased by a heated inground pool with a raised spa and waterfall spillover, gazebo, large patio, and abundant green space framed by mature trees. Car enthusiasts will love the detached 3-car garage with car lifts, built-in storage, and a half bath. A bonus apartment above offers an additional bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, and living room—perfect as a rental or guest suite. A circular drive, flagstone patio, and covered porch welcome you into the main home with a dramatic two-story entry. Design details and updates include refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, fresh paint, crown molding, a back staircase, a finished basement, a finished fourth level, 5 fireplaces, multiple sets of French doors, oversized windows, a skylight, wall sconces, built-ins, abundant closet space, professional landscaping, and more. The oversized kitchen features dual refrigerators, a cooktop, range, peninsula island with breakfast bar, granite countertops, generous cabinetry, a built-in workstation, and a pantry. The breakfast area offers space for a full table and is filled with natural light from a large bay window and a door opening to the patio and backyard. The adjacent family room, accessible from both the kitchen and main hallway, is framed by French doors on either side that open to the front porch and back patio, and features side-by-side wood-burning fireplaces set within a rustic stone accent wall. The formal living room offers the third main level fireplace, while the formal dining room is finished with wainscoting and a large bay window. A main-level office with a wall of floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, a powder room, and a mudroom with side entry and access to the attached 2-car garage complete the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The owner’s suite boasts a fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and a private balcony with tranquil views of the backyard. The generous en-suite bath includes a soaking tub and walk-in shower. The finished fourth level provides a private suite with a sitting area, bedroom, and full bathroom. This flexible space is ideal as a second primary suite, guest suite, second office, playroom, or studio. The walk-up lower level offers a sizable recreation room featuring the fifth fireplace, a half bath, bonus room, and abundant storage space. Ideally located with easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and major commuter routes, the property is also close to parks, recreational amenities, and golf courses. And backs up to park land with easy access to miles of trails and a nature center. Top-rated Montgomery County schools add to the appeal.