This classic cape cod offers the best of all worlds; it is perfect to enjoy in its current, meticulous condition, or is the dream opportunity for a new owner to expand or renovate. Enhanced by hardwood floors and front-to-back sightlines, the interior features an inviting living room with a fireplace, a separate dining area, and a fabulous family room with a beamed ceiling and doors to a spacious deck. The dining area is just off the sun-filled kitchen. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the first level. The upper level features a large bedroom space with two dormered windows, built-in knee-wall book cases and hardwood floors. There is also a full bath, making this an ideal owner's retreat or guest room. There is great storage space in this home, including in the finished lower level, where the features include a wall of closets and a separate storage room. There is great space for play, and two rooms that have flexibility for any use by the new owners. The lower level also includes a third full bath. The first floor family room opens to the fabulous deck and overlooks a deep, level yard enhanced with native plantings, a huge lawn expanse and a large shed. The yard allows for lots of play space, gardening space and, if desired, ample space to expand the home. This meticulous home is located in a sought-after Bethesda neighborhood with walkable access to restaurants, Balducci's gourmet market, boutiques and convenience stores. It is within the highly regarded Walter Johnson High School cluster and also close to excellent private schools. The neighborhood is comprised of classic, original homes and many that have been extensively renovated or as sites for larger, brand new construction. For the home buyer seeking solid craftsmanship with the ability for future modifications on any scale, this is it!