5717 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW

About This Home

From the moment you arrive, this 1920's detached residence captivates with its generous "rocking porch," a deep and inviting space perfect for relaxation that invites you to 'sit a spell'! Featuring approximately 3005 sf situated on a generous lot, it is located just blocks from local favorites like Broad Branch Market, the diverse array of shops and cafes of the Connecticut Avenue corridor, grocery & essentials at Magruder’s, Safeway, & Whole Foods, and walking distance to Lafayette Elementary School. Enjoy a lifestyle that blends classic charm and modern conveniences! Inside, this appealing home is bathed in a warm, butter-yellow palette that radiates natural light throughout the day. The main level is designed for both comfort and functionality, featuring a sun-filled living room with a dramatic decorative fireplace and classic built-ins, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and a main-level bedroom with a beautifully renovated en suite bathroom. For those working from home, the former sunroom located just off the living room serves as an inspiring study or workspace, enclosed by French doors for privacy while maintaining its signature "amazing light." This flexible main level floor plan offers lots of choices for work, study, guests, and flex space depending upon your needs. An entertainer's delight, this home is perfectly positioned for seamless indoor-outdoor living. French doors in the dining room open to a rear deck where you'll enjoy expansive views and access to the terraced, fully fenced yard and the property’s lower greenspace and mature landscaping. Downstairs, the walk-out basement level features not only a dedicated guest area (including a full bath), but a spacious prep kitchen, perfectly positioned to expand your indoor-outdoor spaces. The lower-level kitchen opens to a family room with easy-care Pergo floors that leads directly outside to a patio with at-grade access to your back yard --a stunning backdrop for summer dinner parties or peaceful gardening in the heart of the city. Inside or out, you'll have lots of options for entertaining. Life at 5717 Chevy Chase Parkway means having the best of DC at your doorstep, too! Whether traveling by car, bike, or rail, your commute is effortless. The home is situated just two blocks from Connecticut Avenue for a direct route downtown and less than a mile from the scenic, signal-free commute of Beach Drive and Rock Creek Park. The Capital Beltway (I-495) is a convenient 3.5-mile drive north for regional travel. For those preferring public transit, multiple bus lines are steps away on Connecticut Avenue and Military Road, providing quick connections to both the Friendship Heights) and Tenleytown-AU red line Metro stations. Easy on-street parking or enjoy the roominess of your 2-car, detached garage. Availalble for up to 2 years to start, this home is an updated gem that radiates light and charm. Pet case-by-case. Please schedule a visit by emailing Katherine M. Redd, .