115 Lakeside Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770

A short stroll from Greenbelt Lake, 115 Lakeside Drive is a large and gracious colonial that has the warmth of a forever home, plus the necessary updates, modern comforts, and sophistication that make this a very smart choice. nnLets start with the kitchen. Professionally designed for serious cooking and social gathering at all hours, its custom butcherblock island steps down to a breakfast table-perfect for sipping coffee, tackling homework, or hosting a wine night with a few friends. Stainless appliances, ceramic backsplash, and gas stove with range backsplash and outside-venting range hood make this a comfortable working kitchen for multiple cooks. Next to it, the completely redesigned family room is a showstopper with its cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and built-in media wall. The color palette, here and throughout the house, was professionally conceived and flows with cool--but never neutral--elegance across all of the living areas. nnStep outside, and youll find your personal haven. The back patio, with a striking steel architectural overhead structure, is made for outdoor dinners or lazy afternoons with a good book. The landscaping, with long-established local perennials, trees and shrubs, provides three seasons of color, and a stone retaining wall creates a backyard retreat that feels as elegant as it is private.nnInside, the thoughtful updates continue. All three bathrooms have been beautifully updated, including most recently the upstairs hall bath. This one was