8535 colleen drive

Welcome to 8535 Colleen Drive. This exceptional, all-brick, custom built home sits along the banks of the Potomac River, offering nearly 7,000 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths. Designed with impeccable attention to detail from the open layout to the expansive wall of windows spanning the back of the home, ensuring that nearly every room captures breathtaking water views. The main level welcomes you with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The heart of the home is the dramatic two-story family room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking water views and flood the space with natural light. Another main focal point is the gas fireplace surrounded by floor to ceiling stone with built-in cabinets and display shelves on either side. The renovated gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, showcasing state of the art appliances such as a Wolf 6-burner gas range, wall oven, built-in microwave, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Elegant quartz countertops, an oversized farmhouse sink, and custom cabinetry complete the space with both style and functionality. The walk-in pantry offers abundant shelving, a built-in wine fridge, and dedicated counter space ideal for a coffee station. With countertop seating, a cozy breakfast nook, and a formal dining room, there is no shortage of space for hosting gatherings of any size. Just steps away is the spacious Trex deck offering the perfect spot for quiet mornings, dining and watching the sunset. The main-level primary suite has also been renovated creating a private sanctuary. The bedroom showcases a beautiful wood slat ceiling and is lined with a large window and glass door offering panoramic views of the water and direct access to the deck. Step into the primary bath with heated marble floors, marble glass enclosed steam shower, dual sink vanity and a luxurious stone soaking tub complete with a view of the water. A spacious walk-in closet, including an interior cedar closet has access from the bedroom and the bathroom. This level also has a second bedroom/office, half bath and an additional half bath and laundry room near the garage entrance. The upper level features a catwalk and an open loft space which works well as an office space, lounge or reading nook all while staying connected to the main living space and keeping that beautiful waterfront view. The upper level also has a bedroom with an en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms which share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and two large storage areas. The fully finished walk-out basement expands your living and entertaining space with a double insulated media room, a large rec room, full bath and wall of windows and doors opening to the covered paver patio. Outside on the patio you will find a grilling station with a built in grill and an ice and beverage tub. Relax in the hot tub year round, rain or snow, as it's under a covered pergola or sit around the paver fire pit. The home features a multi-zone audio system including speakers in every room and on the exterior of the house and leading down to the pier. The attached oversized 2 car garage has an epoxy painted floor and a generator hook-up. There is also a detached 24' x 48' metal building, 4 garage bays and a 12' high ceiling. Great space for additional storage and parking. The grounds have been meticulously maintained including an underground irrigation system in the front and side yard. The property itself is a waterfront dream, offering 100 feet of water frontage, a 150-foot private pier with an 8,000 pound boat lift, two jet ski lifts and fresh water hose. Enjoy boating, paddle boarding and fishing right from your pier or launch a canoe or kayak. Just a quick boat ride to the newly opened and renovated Port Tobacco Restaurant and Marina. Easy access by car to Rt. 210, Rt. 301 and only 5.5 miles to the town of La Plata. Experience the luxury and ease of waterfront living on your very own private retreat.