20715 Bell Bluff Road, Gaithersburg, MD  20879 Click on each picture for a larger view of this Charming Home!     Welcome to: Goshen Estates Gaithersburg, MD  20879 A Charming Colonial In Sought After Goshen Estates Goshen Estates offers a tranquil living style while being less than an hour away from Washington DC, Bethesda, Baltimore and the three major airports (BWI, Dulles and Reagan National). I-270, The Metro, schools, universities, shopping, and entertainment centers are only minutes away! $399,500 Special Features This Lovely Home Includes The Following: Fenced backyard has a heated in-ground pool, deck, professional landscaping, and storage shed Handicap accessible main level living-suite includes a bedroom, den/office, and bathroom (plus a ramp leading to the family room entrance; and a service door to the fenced backyard) Hardwood floors on main level Living and dining rooms 4 bedrooms total (upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a loft that can be converted back into a bedroom; plus a 4th bedroom on the main level) 3.5 bathrooms Wood-burning brick fireplace in the family room Neighborhood/street borders park, creek, and trails Plus So Much More!  Join us on a tour of this spectacular home... A Concrete Walkway Leads To The Covered Front Porch Atrium front door with an exterior coach light Coach lamp post along walkway Brick and vinyl exterior Paved driveway Mature trees Main Level Foyer Hardwood floor Ceiling light fixture Door to powder room Floor plan flow: To the left is the living room To the right is the family room Stairs to bedroom level Kitchen is straight ahead Powder Room   Porcelain pedestal sink Wall mirror Light fixture Commode Exhaust fan Hardwood floor  Living Room  (18'7" x 11'6") Two windows to the front Ceiling light fixture Hardwood floor Open to the dining room, kitchen and foyer Dining Room  (11'10" x 9'11") Window to the back Chandelier Hardwood floor Open to the living room and kitchen Kitchen  (16'9"' x 12'5" at longest/widest) Double-bowl stainless steel sink with disposal and pull-out spray faucet Above the sink are a window and light fixture Hardwood floor Ceiling light fixture Open to dining room, living room, and breakfast/table area Appliances: Kenmore refrigerator/freezer Amana oven with smooth-surface stove Whirlpool built-in microwave above stove Kenmore dishwasher Breakfast Area   Wall of pantry storage (with pull-out drawers and cabinets with shelving) Lighted ceiling fan Window to the back Door to basement Open to the family room Hardwood floor Family Room  (21' x 11'7") Wood-burning brick fireplace with a raised hearth and mantle Lighted ceiling fan Triple-panel atrium door opens to deck and pool area Window to the front Coat closet with bi-fold door Built-in bookcase/shelving Hardwood floor Open to the kitchen, foyer and the handicap accessible livings suite Handicap Accessible Living Suite Bedroom  (12'10" x 11'2") Window to the front Double closet with bi-fold doors and built-in shelving Track lighting Phone jack Wall to wall carpet Wall of cabinetry and shelving Ramp up to family room entrance Pocket door opens to bathroom/laundry room Pocket door to den/office Bathroom/Laundry Room  (9'5" x 6'5" at longest/widest) Ceramic tile floor and half wall Window to the front Handicap accessible shower with ceramic tile surround and recessed light fixture (wheelchair can roll in) Heat lamp and ceiling light fixture Commode and phone jack Area for future vanity/sink currently holds a stackable Kenmore front-load washer (which can moved to basement that has hookups) Den/Office  (20'3" x 11'11") Recessed lighting Wall to wall carpet Service door to fenced backyard (includes a window panel, doggie door, and vinyl flooring at the door entrance) Pocket door to bedroom Step up to family room entrance Bedroom Level Upper Level Loft  (12'4" x 8'3") This area is typically a bedroom in most similar house models (and could be converted back into a bedroom) Ceiling fan Double closet with mirrored bi-fold door Double window with display shelf below (overlooks the pool and backyard) Recessed light Wall to wall carpet Large linen closet Stairs to the main level Master Bedroom  (18' x 11'7") Three-panel sliding window overlooks the backyard and pool Ceiling fan Cable jack Faux-wood laminate floor Master Dressing Area  Vanity with wall mirror and light fixture Window to the front Access to bathroom and walk-in closet Faux-wood laminate floor Master Walk-In Closet  (6'10" x 5'11')  Built-in organizers Light fixture Faux-wood laminate floor Master Bathroom Porcelain pedestal sink, oval wall mirror, and light fixture above Window to the front Shower with ceramic tile surround and light fixture above Commode Vinyl floor Hall Bathroom Single vanity with porcelain bowl insert Oval wall mirror and light fixture above Tub/shower with ceramic tile surround and light fixture above Laundry chute (to basement) Vinyl floor Commode Exhaust fan Bedroom #2  (16'3" x 11'10") Two windows to the front Wall of closet with bi-fold doors Ceiling fan Cable jack Wall to wall carpet Bedroom #3 (12'7" x 10'7") Window to the back Ceiling fan Double closet with bi-fold doors Wall to wall carpet Lower Level Unfinished Area (24' x 22'4") Circuit breaker panel Well pressure tank Neutralizer and water softener Trane heat pump with Aprilaire humidifier 80 gallon hot water heater Utility sink Fluorescent light fixture Storage Room (14'2" x 10'1" at longest/widest) Built-in storage shelves Ceiling light fixture Partially Finished Room (13'6" x 10'10") Wall to wall carpet Fluorescent light fixture Exterior Features In-Ground Heated Pool (Approx. 40' x 25' at longest/widest - Kidney Shaped) Pool depth ranges from 3’ deep to 8’ deep Heated by propane tank Built-in tub/spa Loop-lock cover Concrete decking surround pool (approx 45’ x 50’) Deck  (27'10" x 12') Atrium door opens to family room Steps down to pool decking Fenced Backyard Professional landscaping Gate to front Service door to handicap living suite Stairs leads from pool decking to the back portion of the yard where the storage shed is located Storage Shed  (11'10" x 8'4" exterior measurement) Double door Two windows Wood siding Additional Pool Information From Seller... The pool is a 35,000 plaster pool, which is kidney shaped. Pool is an Anthony Sylvan pool. The largest part of the pool is 3 feet deep. This allows for a large area for playing games such as volleyball, basketball, and general play The deep end goes up to a maximum depth of 8 feet, which allows for diving and jumping. There is a rope line that can be placed in the pool at the point the pool depth increases, which can alert younger swimmers and parents of the limit of the shallow end Pool can be heated. There is a 500 gallon tank of propane to support pool. On average can get 2-3 seasons out of a tank, depending on use of full pool heating, heat of summer, and hot tub usage.  To heat the pool it takes approximately 4 gallons of propane and 1 hour to raise the temperature of entire pool 1 degree. Tank is owned by Suburban, but ownership can be transferred with a phone call. Pool filter is a sand filter, which makes backwashing and maintenance easy, as additional filter chemicals are not required Attached to pool is an in ground hot tub, which is run off the same filter and heating system  as main pool. This hot tub makes for a great “kiddie pool” when not heated, allowing young kids to frolic at a maximum depth of 2.5 feet, with a seat/shelf with a depth of 1.5 feet Work that has been done on the pool since we took ownership Brand new filter, pool cleaner pump, and heater – 2004 Draining and power washing of pool -- 2007 New automatic cleaner unit and hose – 2009 Underground pipe system leak test and repairs -- 2009 Tile re grouting on hot tub wall -- 2010 Summary of Pool Costs (all cost approximate) Opening -- $350 Initial Chemicals/Water Testing -- $300 Additional Chemicals -- $300 Pool Closing -- $350 Annual Maintenance -- $500-$1000 Propane -- $1200 for full tank, lasts 2-3 years Electricity increase (for filter and cleaner) – Approx $100 month Total Cost per Season – About $3000 (cost of 1 week shore vacation for a summer of fun) Maintenance Required to upkeep pool Initial Water Testing/Balance – After taking water sample to store, add chemicals over time. About 2 hours of time over a 2 day period Every Wednesday Evening -- Check skimmer baskets and pool cleaner, empty as required, add skimmer sticks if necessary (15-30 minutes) Every Sunday evening – Add 3 lbs shock. Add ¼ bottle algaecide. Check skimmer baskets and pool cleaner, empty as required, add skimmer sticks if necessary (30 minutes) DETAILED POOL MAINTENANCE AND NOTES We have used professional pool services to open, close and maintain the pool since we purchased the home in 1993 I used Millennium Pools for all my work. Owners name is Greg and number is 240-529-7490. In addition to open/close they are also able to do leak tests and repairs, tile work, piping and filter work The cost to open the pool is approximately $350. This includes: Cleaning the pool Removing the cover and storing in shed Installing automatic pool cleaner Cleaning Concrete Deck Area Testing Heating Getting Filter running As a suggestion we did not open pool until Mid May to avoid the flowers from the Azalea bushes. I used Contemporary Water Crafters (located in the airpark industrial center) for all my chemicals and pool supplies. By giving them the house number they will be able to pull up all the supplies/history of the pool. In the beginning of the year, I bring them a water sample. They will give me a batch of chemicals needed to balance the pool. Cost of this is usually around $300, and includes Chlorine and Algeacide for the first half of season Generally after this is done, I only need to add Chlorine and Algaecide weekly. I would spend another $200-300 for Chlorine and Algecide for the remainder of the season 3 bags of shock a week ¼ bottle algaecide weekly Add 4-5 skimmer sticks of chlorine to each basket as needed. There is an automatic pool cleaner, which is run on the timer, about 4 hours daily. This keeps dirt out of pool and eliminate need for vacuuming The cost to close the pool is approximately $350. This includes: Cleaning the pool Removing the cover from shed and installing Removing automatic pool cleaner and storing in shed Cleaning Concrete Deck Area Winterize Heating, Filter and pool piping   Additional Information: Water & Sewer: Well and septic system Heat: Two-zone electric/heat pump Air Conditioning: Two-zone electric/central Year Built: 1977 Taxes: Estimated property tax and non-tax charges in the first full fiscal year of ownership is $5,702.67 Lot Size: 1.08 Acres House Size Per Tax Record: Upper Levels (2,010 sq. ft.) Lower Level (1,040 sq. ft.) Home Warranty: One Year Home Warranty Schools: Please contact the Montgomery County Superintendent of Schools For Information Regarding School Attendance Districts At: (301) 279-3381 or www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org A Lovely Home At An Outstanding Value! SOLD $399,500 For a virtual tour of all of our homes please visit: www.homesbyaudrey.com 20715 Bell Bluff Road, Gaithersburg, MD  20879 To view additional listings, select a price range to continue your search: Our Homes | Open House Schedule | Why Choose Us | Contact Us | Buyer Services | Seller Services Testimonials | New Homes | Search MLS | Español | Useful Links | Home