This spacious colonial sits along a well-shaded, quiet street, yet is close enough to enjoy unique, historic Kensington and its famous antique shops. A basement that can function as a separate living space and recessed lighting throughout set this four-bedroom home apart. The sloped property gives the home a much taller feel.

A small slate path leads to the front door. Inside, a ceramic-tile hallway marks the entry where a half bath with a large mirror and a closet are located.

One step down to the right is the living room which offers hardwood flooring that is partially carpeted. A large window makes this room very sunny and welcoming. A step up leads to the carpeted dining room with chair-rail molding. A multitude of recessed fixtures illuminate both spaces.

The dining room opens to the kitchen, which also can be accessed from the foyer. The eat-in kitchen is a comfortable area with a pleasing view of the backyard. Dark wood cabinets, Formica countertops, a double oven and a side-by-side refrigerator are some of the features.

A railing separates the kitchen from the family room. There is access here to a two-car garage and a sliding-glass door to the outdoor deck, new this year. The family room offers a wood-burning fireplace and the same recessed lighting found in the living and dining rooms.

Carpeted stairs lead up to a gated hallway landing. The upstairs has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms as well as a linen closet.

Two of the bedrooms offer a large sliding-door closet. The first bedroom has a pull-down entry to the attic. The bathroom here has a tiled shower and tub.

The master bedroom is open and sunny with two separate, large windows and more recessed lighting. A master bathroom is adjacent.

The house was built in 1980, but the basement was renovated two years ago. There is an unusually-shaped space for an office that has a long transom window.

The bedroom here has a large closet and a window overlooking the backyard. There is a full bath, as well as a smaller, all-white kitchen. A refrigerator, plenty of cabinet space and a sink equip the basement for entertaining there or in the backyard.

A utility room with a hook-up for a washer and dryer and a work space round out this level.

The home is in the Rock Creek Hills development and is part of an active homeowners association, which holds picnics and meetings.

Right off Rock Creek Park, the location offers easy access to major commuter routes, and is near two Metro stations — Forest Glen and Grosvenor — as well as several bus routes. The Kensington shopping area is nearby, as well as the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other federal offices.

Specialties of the house

Address: 9815 Campbell Drive, Kensington

Style: Colonial

Lot size: 0.12 acre

Price: $675,000

Estimated taxes: $7,343

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half

Contact: Joan Brown, Weichert, Realtors, 301-681-0550