This nicely maintained, five-bedroom home is at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded area with numerous cherry trees, and is only a short drive from shopping, State Route 355, Interstate 270, and the Metro and bus lines.

The landscaped front lawn features a fenced flower garden, and much of the front and side lawn is lined with wood chips for low maintenance. A row of lighting separates this area from the grassy lawn. The exterior of the home combines brick and siding with red shutters. A carport has a ramp leading to a side door of the house, and a nice sitting area also is here.

A path from the driveway leads to the front door, where inside the entryway with a tiled floor separates the living and dining rooms. To the left is the living room with a hardwood floor and flowered wallpaper on three walls. Two windows on the front wall provide a nice view.

On the opposite side, the dining room has the same hardwood floor, as well as a mix of painted blue walls and wallpaper.

The dining room leads to a large kitchen with room for a table as well as seating along the counter. Wood cabinets, laminate countertops and black appliances are here. White tiles make up the backsplash.

A family room to the right has a wood-burning stove; light-colored, paneled walls; recessed lighting, and a ceiling fan.

A door here connects to a mudroom/laundry area, with storage and utilities. Access here leads to the carport, which has more storage via a pull-down door.

Back inside, on the other side of the kitchen, is a hallway with a half bath and a large mirror. A room here can be used as an office or first-floor bedroom.

Carpeted stairs in the hall lead down to the basement. A very large, tiled recreation room has a sink and recessed lighting. Two entries open to a large storage area which wraps around the room.

Also here, a work area has shelving, organized places to hang tools and plenty of table space.

A door leads to several steps up and to the side yard.

Stairs with a black banister by the front door lead to the second level with four bedrooms and all-new carpeting. A full bathroom at the top has a border of sea-shell designs, and there also is a linen closet along the hallway.

The master bedroom has an entire wall of closet space and a full bathroom with a shower. There also is a ceiling fan and large windows facing out to the backyard.

The other bedrooms each have a ceiling fan. One bedroom has blue walls with a teddy bear border; one is painted white; and another bedroom is yellow, with several of windows to let in daylight.

Built in 1973, the house sits on a hill and is adjacent to Seneca parkland. Upgrades within the past five years include the central air conditioning system, a dishwasher and a 50-gallon water heater.

Specialties of the house

Address: 11424 Rambling Road, Gaithersburg

Style: Colonial

Lot size: 0.28 acre

Price: $400,000

Estimated taxes: $4,379

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half

Contact: Suzanne Schust, ERA Pro Realty, 301-921-9557, 240-888-2211