11610 Karen Drive

Description

Thoughtfully redesigned and curated by the current owners, 11610 Karen Drive is a reimagined mid-century modern home where interior and outdoor living spaces blend as one cohesive environment. Set on an expansive .62-acre lot in sought-after Lake Normandy Estates, the property showcases its contemporary finishes. Drawing on a background in landscape architecture, the seller thoughtfully curated an outdoor environment with an estimated exterior retail investment exceeding $300,000. The layered gardens were strategically placed to frame views through the home’s expansive windows while creating privacy . Spring through fall, the gardens display a symphony of ever-changing color, texture, and seasonal interest. Curated views throughout the property include: 160+ newly planted trees, many very mature; 300+ boxwoods; rose, lavender, and tulip gardens; Redbud row; pea gravel and travertine pathways; an elevated greenhouse; an enclosed vegetable and herb house with cedar and locust wood raised beds and travertine flooring; a tool new shed; and a sport court. Designed for deer resistance and low natural maintenance while contoured for water mitigation and drainage. The private heated pool is surrounded by bluestone and travertine decks in a French pattern design. SEE LANDSCAPE FEATURES AND PLANTING LIST WITH DISCLOSURES. Inside, high-end hardware, lighting, and finishes set a refined contemporary tone across two fully finished levels offering 3,768 total square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 4 full bathrooms. Interior highlights include custom-cut 5-inch white oak hardwood flooring and rare olive wood flooring on the lower level, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, recessed lighting throughout, and a redesigned entryway and banister. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, and expansive windows fill the residence with natural light. Travertine tile carried throughout the interior and exterior creates a seamless visual connection between the home and surrounding landscape. The designer kitchen sits at the heart of the home, boasting built-in table space, a large center island, Italian-imported wood cabinetry, granite countertops and backsplash, and high-end stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator. French doors extend directly to a newly constructed travertine patio, creating an effortless transition for entertaining and outdoor dining. The living room draws the eye to a wood-burning fireplace with a stepped surround and mantel that contrasts beautifully against the home’s warm neutral palette. Framed by cathedral ceilings, the adjacent sunroom/family room features a wall of windows overlooking the pool and gardens. On the opposite wing of the home are 4 bedrooms and 3 renovated full bathrooms. The primary suite includes a large walk-in closet with custom organizers built with poplar wood, private deck access through glass doors, and a spa-inspired en-suite bathroom. The lower level is finished with rare olive wood flooring. It provides a second fireplace, 5th bedroom,4th full bathroom, and a generous finished flex space, perfect for use as a media room, private gym, office, or guest accommodations. This level includes access to the attached two-car garage and utility/storage space. Additional updates and systems include triple-pane Andersen windows, an architectural shingle roof with Deck Armor installed in 2013, dual-zone HVAC, a new hot water heater in 2025, a new pool heater, a newer pool filter, a new high efficiency pump, a Level 2 EV charging outlet, a generator with transfer switch, a passive radon system, professionally designed water mitigation, solar panels not visible from street, and interior and exterior speakers throughout ready for the new owner to connect. Ideally located near dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation facilities. The property enjoys proximity to top-rated golf courses and major commuter routes. Don’t miss this opportunity to own in one of the DC's areas most desirable neighborhoods.