A multitude of large double- and triple–paned energy-efficient windows in the back of the spacious home on Hidden Hill Lane in Potomac all face out onto a gorgeous wooded backyard filled with a thousand low maintenance plants kept lush with a five-zone sprinkler system.

The view can be enjoyed from throughout the home, whether from the second-floor deck, the ground-floor flagstone patio or the sunroom off the kitchen.

The views inside this contemporary-style home also are impressive. The downstairs features an expansive living room with 14-foot tall windows and a cathedral ceiling. There is a wood-burning fireplace and recessed lighting.

The open floor plan allows for a good flow, starting at the foyer and leading into the living room, elegant dining room or kitchen. Hardwood floors run throughout, both here and on the upper level.

The bump-out kitchen features custom cabinetry, 65-square-feet of granite countertops, a Blanco stainless-steel sink, brushed nickel hardware and wide drawers. There are two ovens, one a convection oven. The floor is an "allergy-friendly" Marmoleum.

On the other side of the kitchen is a cozy sunroom.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, each spacious with plenty of closet and shelf space. There is a ceiling fan in each room.

The master bedroom is a huge 14-by-25-foot bright space that features a cathedral ceiling with windows. The master suite has a sitting room.

On the lower level, there are three good-sized rooms, all fitted with Berber carpeting. One of the rooms could serve as a sixth bedroom. There is space for an office or exercise room, and the expansive recreation room leads directly outdoors.

The front exterior of the house features an architecturally designed pergola frame entrance. There is an attached, two-car garage.

Built in the early 1970s on a one-quarter acre lot, the home is part of the East Gate development. Students attend the Churchill High School cluster.

None of the major systems are more than 3 years old, including the water heater. Gutters with a lifetime warranty recently were installed.

There is a security system, and for preventative maintenance, there is a radon remediation and a termite system throughout the yard.

The quiet community is located close to both Interstate 495 and Democracy Boulevard. Potomac Village and Cabin John offer close shopping, and nearby recreational facilities include the seven-acre Buck Branch Neighborhood Park with tennis courts, the Tallyho Swim Club and the Falls Road Golf Course.

Specialties of the house

Address: 8702 Hidden Hill Lane, Potomac

Style: Contemporary

Lot size: 0.26 acre

Price: $879,000*

Estimated taxes: $8,478

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half

Contact: Robyn Porter, W.C. & A.N. Miller, a Long&Foster Company, 703-963-0142, 301-320-8349

Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

*List price for homes may be subject to change.