Spacious Mid-Century Contemporary Colonial with Private Outdoor Oasis! Welcome to this unique home, perfectly nestled on a fully fenced rear lot with a serene backdrop of mature trees and thoughtful landscaping. Ideal for both entertaining and everyday living, the home boasts an oversized rear deck and off-street parking, along with an attached one-car garage for added convenience. Step inside to a classic center hall foyer with coat closet and powder room. A private first-floor office with custom built-ins offers the perfect work-from-home setup. The fully equipped kitchen provides direct access to the garage, while the sun drenched dining and family rooms impress with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wood burning fireplace with elegant brick and mirrored surround. Ascend the striking floating wood staircase to the upper level, where you'll find a total of 4 spacious bedrooms--3 of which offer panoramic views of the private rear yard. One of those 3 bedrooms includes a large walk-in closet and the hall full bath serves guests and family alike. The generous primary suite features an ensuite bath, walk-in closet, and a dedicated dressing area. The lower level offers even more space to unwind or entertain, with a second set of floating stairs leading to a versatile recreation room. Highlights include a kitchenette, a second wood-burning fireplace, full height windows, a sliding door to the rear yard and a built-in bar with generous seating and shelving/storage for bottles and glassware. A powder room, laundry/utility room, and walk-up exit complete this level. As an added advantage, the home features a whole house 20KW natural gas generator in case of power outages. This home is wonderfully located within minutes of the elementary and middle schools, the neighborhood swimming pool, and just across New Hampshire Ave to the FDA campus. It is also a commuter's delight with a Ride-On bus service to the Silver Spring Metro just three doors down and is an approx. 30-minute drive to downtown Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia, and less than a 20-minute drive to Bethesda, College Park, Columbia, and Rockville.