8620 Fenway Dr Bethesda, MD 20817

Exceptional Estate feeling home backing to Congressional Country Club offering a True Main Level Owner's Suite. Set on a rare, flat 0.71-acre lot in the highly sought after Congressional Manor neighborhood next to Carderock Springs, this custom Craftsman style cottage offers approximately 7,100 square feet of living and storage space, designed for both elegant entertaining and effortless everyday life. The home’s open floor plan is filled with natural light and offers remarkable flexibility, including the option for one-level living. The main level features a spacious primary suite, private study, full laundry room, generous kitchen, and expansive public rooms that flow seamlessly to multiple outdoor living areas. At the heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen distinguished by rare Hawaiian green granite countertops sourced from Brazil, extensive custom cabinetry, and a Butler’s pantry with exceptional display storage—ideal for hosting and entertaining at scale. The lower level includes a private nanny/in-law/caregiver suite with a separate entrance and full extended bathroom, offering excellent privacy and independence. The home is thoughtfully designed with laundry connections on all three levels, allowing unmatched convenience and future flexibility. Outdoor living is equally impressive. Professionally landscaped gardens—fully rehabilitated and expanded in 2020—feature specimen trees, rare perennials, and a fully fenced six-foot backyard, ideal for a deer-free garden or private outdoor retreat. Covered and screened porches, open and covered patios, and walking paths encircle the home, creating a tranquil connection to nature. The property backs directly to Congressional Country Club, enhancing privacy and views.
This residence is equipped with a whole-house fire sprinkler system and an advanced water management system, including multiple dry wells and rear-yard drainage conduits—features rarely found and highly valued at this price point. Located in a neighborhood with no HOA or restrictive covenants, residents enjoy optional access to the nearby Carderock Springs Pool and Tennis Club, just a short walk away. The area is known for exceptional walking, biking, and tree-lined streets.
Ideally positioned for both privacy and connectivity, the property offers quick access to I-495 and I-270, is minutes from Potomac Village and Downtown Bethesda, and provides an easy commute to Washington, DC—often without using the Beltway. National, Dulles, and BWI airports are all within convenient reach. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully designed, meticulously maintained estate that combines space, flexibility, and location at the highest level.