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Architectural features such as coffered ceilings, wainscoting, walls of windows, atrium doors, and built-ins create exquisite spaces throughout this three-year-young custom home, set on 2.26 woods-backed acres in Potomac.

The home offers three finished levels including five upper-level bedrooms and as many bathrooms, and three half-baths including two on the main level.

A pathway from the sideload garage and driveway leads to a flagstone front stoop. To its right, a columned front porch lends additional access to the home via two sets of French doors off the dining room and another door off one of the mudrooms.

Inside the main front door, a two-story foyer is impressive with an open, center stairway, extensive molding and hardwood floors that extend throughout most of the main level. A pair of guest closets flanks the maple entry door.

To the right, the formal dining room boasts a tray ceiling, a beautiful chandelier with a ceiling medallion, chair rail with wainscoting below, and French doors to the front porch.

A butler's pantry sits just outside, leading to a spacious, gourmet kitchen and breakfast area, where large ceramic tiles line the floors. Cherry cabinetry, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances, including a Thermador five-burner gas cooktop, outfit the kitchen. A built-in desk also is here. The breakfast area is flooded with light, thanks to windows on all sides and sliding French doors to the deck.

A study with cherry built-ins and windows on two walls sits to the foyer's left. Plantation shutters here and throughout the home convey, as do the custom draperies.

The formal powder room is adjacent, followed by the living room that features a gas fireplace flanked by windows, and French doors that open to a private balcony overlooking the woods.

Straight ahead from the foyer, the great room lives up to its name with a coffered ceiling, recessed lights, and a stone gas fireplace flanked by a built-in entertainment center and bookshelves. A wall of back windows adds drama to the space.

A rear staircase and second powder room are in the mudroom area off the kitchen. Plenty of storage closets, the laundry center, as well as access to the three-car garage and to the front, round out the main level.

The open staircase overlooks the foyer and other areas of the main level. Five bedrooms are up here — all with plush carpet, walk-in closets, generous windows and private baths; two of the rooms are connected by the bathroom.

Behind double doors, the owners' suite features huge his/hers walk-in closets, a sitting room and a sumptuous bath with tumbled marble tiles and countertops. His/hers vanities, a jetted tub and a large shower with double showerheads outfit the elegant bathroom. The bedroom area has a tray ceiling and a wall of windows including a window seat.

Multiple linen closets as well as finished space for a future elevator, complete this floor.

The expansive lower level offers a large rec room with a gas fireplace and full windows and French doors to the yard; a half-bath in addition to a full bath; a sixth bedroom; a media room; and a wine cellar. Berber carpet and recessed lights run throughout the level, which also has another finished room ideal for hobbies or exercise.

The home uses natural gas for heating and cooking.

Specialties of the house

- Address: 10209 Riverwood Drive, Potomac

- Style: Colonial

- Lot size: 2.26 acres

- Price: $2,324,000*

- Estimated taxes: $30,438*

- Bedrooms: 6

- Bathrooms: 6 full, 3 half

- Contact: Val Puddington, Coldwell Banker, 301-613-1833, 301-983-0200

*List price for homes may be subject to change.