13426 RIPPLING BROOK DRIVE, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath brick-front Colonial situated on a 1/3 acre corner lot. This spacious home offers one of the largest floor plans in the community. The bright and welcoming foyer has access to a first floor study with large front facing windows, a living and formal dining room large enough to host family and friends for the holidays, a gourmet kitchen, featuring beautiful cherry wood cabinets, a large island, a dining area that can seat 8 comfortably and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to the roomy family room with vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and comfortable space that’s perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. From the family room, sliding doors allow you to step outside to the 2 level dec​k, large enough for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing on a beautiful evening with stair access to the fenced backyard. There is a 2 story open staircase leading to 5 bedrooms on the upper level. The roomy primary suite has a walk-in closet and an updated en-suite bath with a relaxing soaking tub. Four additional well-sized bedrooms provide plenty of space for family and guests. The fully finished walk-out basement with sliding doors offers even more flexibility with an additional bedroom, office space and full bath, making it perfect for guests, an in-law suite, or a private home office. This home offers abundant natural light throughout with large windows in every room plus a long list of thoughtful features including solid wood and tile floors on the upper and main levels, plantation shutters, custom crown molding, a heated two-car garage, an irrigation system, French doors, and a whole-house backup generator hook-up, along with so much more. The location is hard to beat, with easy access to downtown via the Metro, the ICC, I-495, and Georgia Avenue. You’ll also be steps away from the Matthew Henson Trail, and just minutes from parks, shopping, dining, and everyday convenience.