Prominently positioned on 2 verdant acres at the very end of a cul-du-sac lies La Clara, one of the finest French Provincial Mansions ever constructed in Potomac, Maryland. La Clara’s winding driveway is lined with prestigious plantings which usher residents and guests to a hand forged wrought iron entry door and four-car garage. A two-story foyer with imported crystal chandeliers introduces the first level of La Clara’s 14,708 square foot expanse, each served by a custom hydraulic elevator and finished to the highest global standard.
The mansion boasts 8 Full Bathrooms, 3 Half Bathrooms and 8 Bedrooms all with lighted tray ceilings, walk in closets, Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring and en-suite baths finished with Crema Marfil marble. La Clara’s floorplan is ideally suited for both family living and grand-scale entertaining alike with 6 HVAC zones, 8 sound system zones, a porcelain ceramic tile deck with elegant railing design and several additional walk out terraces and patios ideal for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. The main level features a study, expansive bedroom suite, chef’s kitchen with dual islands, Thermador Appliances and exotic stone countertops, a catering or spice kitchen, dining room, laundry room and several gas fireplaces. Down the grand staircase on the walk-out lower level is a wine cellar, sauna, fitness center, and 10 seat home theater with 150” screen and 4K projector. Down the rear staircase, also on the lower level is a private Au-Pair Suite with separate outdoor access, full kitchen, living and dining spaces, an en-suite bathroom and ample storage space.
La Clara’s expansive master suite occupies the north wing’s second level with an oversized walk out terrace, sitting area with dual-pane gas fireplace, dry bar, walk in closet and exquisite bathroom with his and hers vanities and water closets, a soaking tub and oversized walk in shower. Four additional bedrooms, a second level laundry room, central security system and Pella windows throughout which yield to views of the homes serene wooded surrounding completes the picture.
11345 Albermyrtle Road, Potomac, Maryland
Price: $4,380,000