1708 Ladd St

Silver Spring, MD 20902

This jaw-dropping classic brick colonial is teaming with amenities and filled with all of your favorite things! The three magic words of real estate are location, location, location, and this magnificent home has it in spades! Metro is a ten minute walk and lots of other conveniences are just a short stroll via community walking paths to shopping, restaurants, schools and places of worship. A state-of-the-art library, recreation center, botanical gardens, ice skating rink are within a mile or so of the property. Sligo Creek trails for forest bathing are at your doorstep and this is the perfect this time of year to see the cherry trees. Over 4,000 sq. ft. of light filled space, the property is in move-in mint condition! Delights and surprises to treat the most discerning buyer include; 4/5 bedrooms, a sumptuous owner's retreat including a spa-like, sanctuary, full bathroom, two large walk-closets... one with a window that could double as a nursery or a second home office. Soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors on both the main and upper level. French patio doors spill onto a covered custom deck with steps leading to a sunlit patio. A raised flower bed is perfect for veggies or seasonal plants and a she/he-shed is ideal for storage, a potting shed or a hobby shop. The rear yard is completely fenced and lovely leafy views of nature can be enjoyed from all vantage points. The family room is beyond comfortable and features a woodburning fireplace with a Mount Vernon mantel and slate surround and hearth. This vast room is open to the kitchen and breakfast room and the floor plan is perfect for large scale entertaining. A convenient home office is found just off the main entrance foyer and double doors keep it completely quiet and private during working hours. The home office features a walk-in bay window which not only adds space to this wonderful room but also adds lots of natural light. The fully equipped spacious gourmet kitchen is divine and features modern white cabinets, tons of gleaming granite and a vast food preparation area. A double picture window/walk-in window is ideal for orchids. A convenient upper level laundry room has a utility sink and cabinets above providing lots of storage. The lower level is superb and features an enormous recreation room with built-in bookcases/entertainment center. A 3rd full bathroom, and a possible 5th bedroom (if you add an egress window) and a gym, a storage room and utility room are also found on this level of the home and plumbing for a wet bar or kitchenette. Additional amenities include; 9 foot plus ceilings, gleaming natural hardwood floors on the main and upper level, with LVT in the lower level, freshly painted throughout including all trim and walls, professionally landscaped, fenced rear yard and NO HOA! This forever home is truly a perfect 10!