This elegant, all-brick home in Bethesda's Kenwood Park has had many recent updates, additions and renovations. It sits on a one-half-acre, corner lot with a circular, paved driveway and a professionally landscaped yard. The exterior boasts a set of wide stairs with a wrought-iron railing leading to a glass-paned, double front door with side lights and arched window above.

A vestibule provides a welcoming entrance, featuring a green-and-white marble floor, with a sisal carpet inset, a built-in umbrella stand on one side and a cushioned seat on the other. Double doors with a leaded-glass transom lead to the grand, two-story foyer, lit by an elegant crystal chandelier with a ceiling medallion and accented with double crown molding. A magnificent, turned staircase is straight ahead. The main level features 10-foot ceilings.

The green-and-white marble flooring extends from the foyer into the dining room. This room features upholstered silk walls, intricate crown molding, large baseboards, and an antique chandelier and sconces. A floor-to-ceiling mirror is flanked by double hung windows with transoms on the front wall.

On the opposite side of the foyer is the formal living room, which features the same windows, molding and baseboards as the dining room, as well as a magnificent crystal chandelier, recessed lighting and hardwood floors laid in a herringbone pattern.

A wide, open doorway connects the living room with the substantial family room, which has recessed lighting, a hardwood floor, chair rail, crown molding and stylish faux paint. One entire wall has custom built-ins, including a bar/serving area with glass shelves, a refrigerator and a freezer, all flanked by floor-to-ceiling bookcases. A wood-burning fireplace, with a marble hearth and tile surround highlights this room.

Double, glass French doors lead from the family room to the stunning garden room. With its cathedral ceiling, soft shade of paint and tropical chandelier, this room provides a relaxing retreat. Three walls of floor-to-ceiling, arched windows look out to the backyard, which has mature trees and beautiful landscaping. A French door leads to the outdoor terrace, which includes a retractable awning, wrought-iron railing, brick piers and carriage lamps. From the terrace, three steps down lead to a flagstone patio, which wraps all the way around the side of the house. A child's custom-built playhouse is here.

A hallway with a double closet and a large powder room connects the family room to the kitchen. Granite countertops, recessed lighting, custom white cabinetry with stainless-steel handles, Italian tile floors, and new stainless-steel appliances grace the kitchen. A cooking area features ceramic-tiled backsplash; dual, five-burner gas stoves with a work space between; and custom metal ventilator hood and exhaust fan. A double sink sits below a window and a center island, with a charming chandelier above, provides extra workspace.

A few steps down from the kitchen is the breakfast room, which has wood flooring and a built-in hutch with a ceramic top. A large picture window looks out to the patio, and a door provides access to the patio and yard. A separate butler's pantry features a large closet and shelving on two walls. The laundry room is accessible from the breakfast room and offers a ceramic floor, a Kenmore front-loading washer and dryer, a utility sink, shelving and access to the two-car garage.

The stairs to the upper level are covered in a custom, carpeted runner. This same carpeting runs throughout the hallway on the upper level.

The master suite is at the top of the stairs. It is accessed through double doors. Two walls of custom, built-in cabinetry provide space for hanging and folded clothes, jewelry and more. Hardwood floors, an elegant chandelier and custom paint complete the room.

The adjoining master bath features an exceptional shower stall, with two shower heads, a marble seat and glass sliding doors. The double sink has a marble top and a toilet and bidet are in a separate room. A walk-in closet/dressing room is accessible from the bathroom and has custom shelving, single and double hanging bars and floor-to-ceiling shoe storage.

Double doors lead from the master bedroom to a sitting room with built-in bookshelves, display shelves, cabinets, a corner desk and a walk-in closet. This room also can function as an additional bedroom or a nursery.

Three more bedrooms also are on this level, all with hardwood floors. One is painted in shades of blue and features recessed lighting, a ceiling-mounted light, crown molding and a walk-in closet. Another room is painted in shades of pink and features a double closet with custom shelving and recessed lighting. This room has its own bathroom with a tub/shower combination, a vanity with a marble countertop and a mirror with makeup lights.

An additional bathroom is along the hallway and offers a ceramic floor, a wall-to-wall vanity with a mirror, recessed lighting and a shower stall with a glass door and ceramic surround. The ceilings on this level are 9-feet tall.

At the end of the hall is another bedroom with an adjoining bath. This dormered room could serve as a guest suite, a nanny suite or an in-law suite. It features an abundance of storage closets and three double-hung windows. The bathroom has a dormer, a tub/shower combination and a vanity with a Corian countertop.

The lower level features a bar area, a recreation room, a billiards area, a spa room with an adjacent bathroom, a crafts room, an office and a game room. The bar area features dark parquet flooring, a built-in bar with a foot rail, a counter, storage cabinets, display cabinets and red velvet walls.

The expansive, rosewood-paneled, recreation room also has dark parquet floors and is highlighted by a flagstone fireplace with a raised hearth. The billiards room is an extension of the rec room. A full-size billiards table conveys as well as the chandelier above the table. The large powder room here is accented with a red sink and red flooring.

The gracious spa room has two walls of windows with built-in flagstone planters. Stucco walls, a ceramic floor, recessed lighting and an adjacent bathroom with a steam shower and a regular, full-size shower complete this room.

Vinyl flooring covers the three other rooms on the lower level. The craft room features four walls of shelving. The office has recessed lighting and high-speed Internet access, and the game room has hanging light fixtures, and crown molding.

Specialties of the house

Address: 6004 Lenox Road, Bethesda

Style: Traditional

Lot size: 0.49 acre

Price: $1,750,000

Estimated taxes: $16,897

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5 full, 2 half

Contact: Robyn Porter, W.C. & A.N. Miller Companies, 301-320-8349, 703-963-0142

Open: Sunday, 1–4 p.m.