Durham – Potomac, MD

About This Home

Set behind automatic gates on over two landscaped acres in Potomac’s Golden Horseshoe, this landmark Bradley Farms estate has undergone a complete architectural transformation by Kent Construction & Development. Originally built in 1971, the residence has been reimagined from the inside out, preserving the proportions of its Georgian Colonial architecture while introducing every expectation of contemporary luxury.

A sweeping driveway crosses the broad front lawn to the stately façade, where new Pella windows, restored masonry, and a complementary garage addition bring the exterior forward without disturbing the home’s ethos as a country estate. The gloss black front door opens to a gracious foyer with checkerboard marble flooring and custom picture frame molding, introducing 14,300 total square feet of exceptional workmanship. Hand-stained solid oak flooring, intricate millwork, solid brass Emtek hardware in a polished nickel finish, and designer fixtures carry a layered design narrative throughout.

The main level balances grandeur and livability. The living room spans 35 feet in depth and features a roaring fireplace, one of four in the home. Opposite, a dignified library offers a warm, richly outfitted hideaway. A central dining room in a moody dark palette is juxtaposed by the adjacent light-filled solarium with flagstone flooring. Structural enhancements have opened the informal spaces to meet contemporary demands. At their heart is the bespoke kitchen and adjoining butler’s pantry, where custom cabinetry handmade in Italy conceals a suite of Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances. Calacatta Fantasy Quartzite clads the center island, farmhouse sink, and slab backsplash, paired with antique brass hardware and Waterworks fixtures. An open breakfast area and family room complete the level, alongside a large mudroom accessing the four-car garage, which offers the ability to store up to six vehicles.

At the top of the grand staircase, the primary suite occupies a dedicated wing. Its spa-inspired bath is clad in Bianco Puro marble, with a stunning marble archway separating dual handcrafted walnut vanities from the freestanding tub and walk-in shower. The custom dressing room cabinetry was imported from Italy and enhanced with accent lighting to complement the Acquabelle marble island. Four additional bedroom suites and a laundry room complete the upper level.

The top floor opens with a large living space punctuated by dormers set within the slate roof. Two bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bath, and bonus spaces flank either end of the plan. With a kitchenette and breakfast room, the arrangement is well suited to an in-law suite, au pair quarters, or extended guest stays.

The lower level is announced by a custom glass wine cellar, glowing at the entrance to a true professional home cinema. Conceived as a private screening room rather than a media space, it is finished with the same rigor as the formal rooms above: custom box molding detailing the walls, automatic Lutron shades, and a fully integrated Crestron system governing picture, sound, and light from a single control. An adjoining bar completes the experience, making it as suited to an evening with friends as to a film enjoyed alone. The remainder of the level is dedicated to wellness, with a mirrored fitness room, massage room, sauna, and full bath.

Beyond aesthetics, nearly every infrastructure component has been replaced or modernized. Four new HVAC zones, new natural gas service, two 75-gallon water heaters, new electrical infrastructure with a dedicated Pepco transformer, new Comcast service, Lutron lighting automation, indoor and outdoor Sonos audio, integrated security, irrigation, landscape lighting, and renovated pool systems create an estate that performs as impressively as it presents.

The fully fenced grounds are equally compelling. Expanses of lawn framed by mature trees provide complete privacy, while the 50-foot lap pool, new stone terraces, extensive lighting, and fully irrigated landscape suit both intimate evenings and large-scale entertaining al fresco.

A union of Georgian Colonial architecture, rare craftsmanship, and sophisticated technology, Durham stands among the finest estate homes along Potomac’s Millionaire’s Mile.