Resale of the week:Opened-up Bethesda split level

With sun-drenched rooms and open spaces, the home at 8905 Transue Drive in Bethesda’s Charred Oak Estates community is not your typical 1960s split level.

The four-bedroom, three bath house, which sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, underwent a major makeover that included removing interior walls, adding state-of-the-art appliances and repainting its brick exterior white.

It is on the market for $999,999.

This home’s exterior can be deceiving, as it is much larger on the inside than it appears at first glance. A long driveway past the well-manicured lawn leads to the home’s entrance.

An eye-catching mahogany-and-glass front entry door was custom-designed by Art in Glass and lets guests know they are entering a richly unique residence.

The door opens to reveal a large, dramatic open space that combines the kitchen, dining room and living room. Thanks to the removal of interior walls in this portion of the home, these three spaces blend together, creating an open, inviting main level.

To the right of the entry is an impressive gourmet kitchen that features high-end appliances, including a Viking professional range and stainless steel hood, and a side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher and wine chiller.

The stainless steel appliances are highlighted by the surrounding maple cabinetry along with marble countertops and a marble backsplash. While recessed lights keep the kitchen and adjoining rooms bright in the evening, two large skylights and ample windows help light up the space during the day.

The cook in the home will appreciate not being left out of conversations because the open floor plan allows for easy interaction among family members and company when entertaining. There’s also a breakfast bar for casual meals.

A long center island is all that divides that kitchen from the nearby living and dining areas. Adding to the sophisticated feel of the home, all of the rooms share new hardwood flooring and have walls painted in a fresh, neutral color.

The kitchen has windows facing the front yard, and the living and dining areas face the rear yard. The private yard is fenced and has a double-sided gate. In the living room, a French door with full-view glass doors opens directly onto a new deck with built-in seating.

There are double French doors in the dining area that lead into a sunroom, which is one of two additions that were built about 12 years ago. This sun-filled room is the ideal retreat and helps bring the outdoors inside year-round.

The sunroom has three walls of windows and sliding glass doors that offer a scenic, panoramic view. Ceramic tile floors and a wood ceiling with skylights add to the outdoorsy feel. The room is made cozy by a fireplace on one of the walls.

On the opposite end of the home is a the second addition, a bright and lavish two-story great room with black tile floors and a wood-burning fireplace. There are several Palladian windows and three sets of French doors in the room that open into the rear yard.

This great room is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing after a long day’s work. There are two walls of built-ins and a black spiral staircase that leads to the second floor.

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