5116 Manning Dr

Modern sophistication with a Scandinavian design aesthetic blend beautifully in this custom-built colonial just a few blocks from Bethesda Row! This stunning home, flooded with natural light,boasts an entertainer's floor plan with expansive spaces perfect for gathering. The main level features an airy foyer centered on an elegant, open staircase, a large dining room, a library/sitting room, a center-island kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, and the family room with fireplace and door out to the deck. A half bath, walk-in pantry, spacious laundry/mud room, and two-car garage with an EV hookup finish this level. The upper floor boasts five bedrooms and three full baths, including the generously sized owners' suite with a spa-like bath with a dual sink vanity, soaking tub, oversized shower, and spacious walk-in closet. The fully-finished, walk-out lower level offers another bedroom and a full bath, exercise area, ample rec room with fireplace, and office/hobby area. The home is perfectly perched with a cheerful front porch on a landscaped lot just a few blocks from Metro, access to the Capital Crescent Trail, grocery stores, library, and the shops/dining of downtown Bethesda.