8818 Hawkins Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Welcome to 8818 Hawkins Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815! This unique, rare property in Chevy Chase comes with a rich history and a total facelift inside. Think History Meets Modernity! Welcome to Hawkins Lane, established in the 1890s by a former slave named James Hawkins; his son later built the lane on which a cluster of homes were constructed that have stood to this day. The homeowners past and present have enjoyed this closely-knit enclave in close proximity to North Chevy Chase Park, Walter Reed, NIH and sought after Bethesda Chevy Chase school system. The unpaved lane leads back to the home. From the front porch entry, this updated 4-bedroom residence at 8818 Hawkins Lane features an open floor plan where the main living and dining areas flow effortlessly into other spaces including the kitchen. A stacked-stone, wood-burning fireplace greets visitors in the entry area/living room, which also features recessed lights and a pair of side windows. Wood-like luxury vinyl lines the floors here and throughout most of the main level, including the attached kitchen to the right. The original home dates to 1923, but you wouldn't know it from the clean & modern lines in the new kitchen - from the gleaming white Quartz countertops and gorgeous glass-tile backsplash, to the stainless-steel appliances and contemporary cabinetry and floating shelves. An over-the-sink window offers a nice glimpse of the side yard and other homes on this historic road. An open space ahead with two windows facing the backyard can serve as a sitting room or common area between the owner's suite to the left and the other bedrooms to the right. This space shares a two-sided fireplace with the owner's suite. Rear and side windows and multiple closets, as well as a private side entrance highlight the primary bedroom. An en-suite bath features modern his/hers vanities with glass-tile backsplash, a glass-tile shower and a side window. Bedroom 2 has a rear window, while Bedroom 3 has a pair of front windows. A hall bath with a Corian-topped double vanity and a shower sits right outside these rooms - rounding out the main level. LOWER LEVEL The full-size walkout basement is glorious with open spaces thanks to lots of windows, shelves and storage closets. This level offers a kitchen complete with a sink, stove and refrigerator that convey; a third full bath; area for a bedroom; a finished room with a closet; and the laundry room with Samsung washer/dryer. A French door (flanked by floor-to-ceiling plate-glass windows) accesses the leveled, fenced yard with a brick-paved patio and retaining walls. There's plenty of yard space for flower and vegetable gardens, as well as a playset should the new owner desire. A storage shed back here conveys. With nearly 3,600 finished square feet of living areas and updated amenities including a full walkout lower level this home offers rich history and comfortable urban living, and many possibilities. The lower level with its separate entrance can be an extra source of income as a rental for residence or a business. Don't miss this rare gem in a sought after address so close to the heart of the nation! UPDATES & SPECIAL FEATURES Fresh exterior & interior paint Newer bathrooms & updated kitchen Stacked-stone accent walls Two fireplaces Recessed lights and generous windows throughout New railing on side of the house New windows and back door New retaining wall