12118 MCDONALD CHAPEL DR Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Welcome to this warm and wonderful single-family home located in the sought-after community of Orchard Hills. Imagine yourself sitting on the large front porch which runs the full length of the home. Here you can enjoy a relaxing morning cup and hear the many birds signing. And if it is raining you can enjoy an evening summer rainstorm while still being sheltered. The home offers lots of living space with a total square footage of 3308 sq ft. The home opens to a center hall foyer looking out to the back deck. The living and dining rooms flank either side of the foyer with many large widows bringing in a truly breathtaking experience. The living room also has a bay window where you have a clear view the down the street as this home is elevated above the street level. The kitchen and family room combo are at the rear of the home. Here you will find a full fireplace and a second bay window. The sliding patio door out to the deck is brand new . Both the living and family rooms have new carpet. Views from the rear look onto the deck and the fully fenced level back yard. Additionally, there is extra space between this home and the neighboring home, providing an excellent view of the neighborhood. The yard has loads of blooming shrubs and mature trees which provide the residents a wonderful sense of privacy. The deck has a connector to the homes gas line allowing you to grill without the canisters. The kitchen offers granite counter-tops, warm wood cabinets and a lovely skylight that lights up the room. The center island station is convenient for meal prep and serving, with gas cooking and a large refrigerator. The floor is custom tile. The laundry room is off the kitchen which opens into the large two car garage. The upper level has four good size bedrooms. The master bedroom has a large walk in closet and full bath with double sinks, full soaking tub, shower stall and tile floor. The master bedroom also has an attached sitting room with double doors. Perfect for a nursery or craft room. On the basement level you will find a large family room with wood paneling halfway up the walls and it has been freshly painted. The emerald green carpet makes it a perfect childrens play area and family hangout room. There is a full bath plus a large storage area and cedar closet. There is an additional room perfect for a home office . The community offers a nearby private pool and is within walking distance of three schools. The elementary school is on the same street and the high school is two blocks away. This home offers a terrific opportunity to buy into the community of Orchard Hills with nearby schools. Easy access to main roads for commuting. Kentlands and Whole Foods are four minutes away. Other nearby amenities include Trader Joe's, Safeway, CVS, dining options, banks, Starbucks, and many other amenities for a truly convenient lifestyle. Do not miss this gem of a home!