13416 STRAW BALE Lane

Don't miss this elegant home with pool in sought-after North Potomac, available for a 12-month or more lease from August 2026 through July 2027. Beautifully maintained and filled with natural light, this spacious home offers over 6,700 sq ft of comfortable living space with high ceilings, renovated bathrooms, generous room sizes, an inviting layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining, a stunning in-law/nanny/guest suite with its own kitchen, full bath, bedroom, washer/dryer, and separate entrance, plus a spectacular newly renovated pool. The main level features a dramatic great room with two story fireplace, elegant formal living and dining areas, hardwood floors, a dedicated home office/den, and sun-filled family room, plus two half baths on each end of the house + 2-car garage. The expansive kitchen is fully equipped with high-end appliances, abundant cabinetry, and generous storage, opening to a warm and welcoming sunroom. Sliding doors lead to a private screened porch and back deck that lead to the pool. The upper level includes five spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms, offering an ideal layout for family living. The owner's suite provides a comfortable private retreat, while the additional bedrooms offer excellent space for family members, guests, or additional work-from-home needs. The beautifully finished lower level provides expansive additional living space, ideal for recreation, entertaining, exercise, guest space, or a second home office, a full bath, plus, to top it off, a guest apartment/in-law /nanny suite with its own kitchen, full bath, washer-dryer, and separate bedroom. Located in a quiet, safe, and family-friendly neighborhood, the home offers close proximity to highly regarded Montgomery County schools: Darnestown Elementary, Lakelands Middle, and Northwest High School and Poolesville High School. The location is especially convenient to Shady Grove Medical Center, the Universities at Shady Grove, the I-270 Tech Corridor, Downtown Crown, the Rio, the Kentlands, Rockville, Potomac, Frederick, NIH, DC-area universities, government agencies, embassies, and downtown Washington, DC. This is a rare opportunity for a relocating executive or professional, diplomat, medical professional, traveling nurse, writer, professor, researcher, or family seeking a move-in-ready home in one of North Potomac's most desirable communities. Lease details: fully furnished; available August 2026 July 2027; tenant pays all utilities directly; renters insurance required; no smoking; pets allowed case by case. Fireplaces decorative only. Two lower level rooms reserved for owner storage. Lower level apartment cannot be subletted or leased. Lease term: Minimum 12-month lease preferred. Shorter lease terms may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Utilities: Tenant pays all utilities directly, including electricity, propane, septic, internet, cable/streaming services, trash, and any other services used during the lease term. Lawn mowing, pool opening and closing, pool maintenance, HVAC maintenance, water treatment, and security monitoring/alarm included. Tenant is responsible for setting up utilities in their name before move-in. Renters insurance: Tenant is required to maintain renters' insurance during the full lease term, including personal property and liability coverage. Proof of insurance is required before move-in. Security deposit and fees: Security deposit, pet terms, and any applicable fees will be disclosed before lease signing and must comply with Maryland and Montgomery County requirements. Pets: Pets considered on a case-by-case basis with prior written approval. Additional pet deposit, pet rent, or pet terms may apply, subject to applicable law. Unauthorized pets are not permitted. Smoking: No smoking or vaping inside the property. Tenant screening: Applicants will be screened based on income, credit history, rental history, employment/income verification, background information where per