9106 DARA LANE

This exceptional French style Colonial Estate exemplifies unsurpassed design and quality in each and every room and comes fully furnished. Let us start with the beautiful Brick and Stone exterior. A custom solid wooden door opens to a two-story reception hall with marble floors nearly encircled by a graciously curving staircase. Formal living and dining rooms are positioned off the foyer, as is a private office with mahogany trims, coffered ceilings, and a fireplace. You will find the gourmet kitchen, complete with butler’s pantry, expansive island with top-of-the line appliances and a beautiful red Aga cooker range is outfitted for the true Gourmet Chef. Adjoining the kitchen is a sun-drenched breakfast room and a stunning family room with a 22- foot vaulted ceiling. These spaces also provide access to a covered patio, outdoor lounging and dining areas, with a beautiful pergola and stone fireplace. The primary bedroom suite transcends the ordinary with a separate sitting room, private balcony and luxurious spa-like bath and posh secondary bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms complete the upper level. The lower level features an open recreation room and an expansive wet bar with a 300-bottle wine cellar. Optimal for entertaining, this level also includes a fully equipped gym, dance floor, a media room/home theatre, dining lounge, two full baths, Sauna, Steam Room, shower, and dressing room. Ideal for indoor and outdoor entertainment, the Estate provides for 25-car valet parking. Smart temperature control throughout. 14-zone HI-FI sound system, security system, full wet bar, a half-bar and wine cellar. The well-established outdoor garden and landscape with Cryptomeria privacy wall offers the ideal setting for small or sizeable private receptions and gatherings. The garden displays three types of flowers seven months a year is frequently visited by many varieties of birds. It is adorned with a stone patio, large stone courtyard, stone fireplace, stone grill, waterfall and a beautiful pergola. Its unique location on the border between McLean and Great Falls includes 2 separate entrances with driveway access to the hilltop from Towlston Road in McLean and Dara Lane in Great Falls. NOTE: The estate includes a separate guest house as an additional option (to be negotiated). Configured as an office, it has 2 sizable rooms, conference room, kitchenette, balcony and it's own independent garage. As a guest house, it can serve beautifully as a 2-bedroom suite with separate living room, 1.5 baths, kitchenette, balcony, and the separate garage. It connects to the main residence via a covered veranda walkway.