This timeless Kenwood colonial sits on the coveted, one way Kennedy St - near the neighborhood park/playground and the access point to the Capitol Crescent Trail for connection to downtown Bethesda and the trails/parks along the Potomac River - all the way to Georgetown! The solid brick beauty beckons with expansive rooms bathed in natural light, a gracious foyer with unique reverse stair, oversized powder room, 1st floor den/office with fireplace and built-ins, large formal dining room adjacent to the breakfast area and kitchen with walk-in pantry and access to the two car garage. The formal living room is centered around the impressive cast fireplace with mantel and period wall detailing. The solarium features a slate tile floor, detailed ceiling and arched doors to the garden. The highlight of this level is the baronial sized family room with built-in window seat, diamond patterned windows, beamed high ceiling, another imposing fireplace, built-in bookshelves and don't forget to look up to see the wonderful ceiling pattern! Upstairs one finds four generous bedrooms, three full baths, built-in dressers and walk-in closets. The lower level has a rec room with fireplace, a photo dark room area, laundry area with powder room and rear, welled exit to the yard, and storage areas. In addition to the solid brick construction the home is topped with a slate roof, and has exquisite 8 panelled solid doors, with the pattern repeated in the doorway transitions. The lovely level lot is awaiting your green thumb in the gardens or a serene pool in the future. This once-in-a-lifetime home is being offered in true "as is" condition. Offers due no later than June 8th at 10AM. Contact Alternate Agent with all questions.