5225 Pooks Hill Rd Bethesda, MD 20814

Listing details for 5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 : Welcome to 517N…a great, renovated apartment with an amazing view down on the outdoor pool, giving the feeling of being at a resort. The kitchen has granite counters, “to the ceiling” cabinets, a beautiful tile floor which goes with the backsplash. The deep stainless sink has a telescopic faucet and instant hot dispenser. The stove is gas. Most of the floors are hardwood. The bathroom has a large sink cabinet with plenty of storage and a tile floor. Off the living room is a balcony which is accessed through the large glass doors which bring lots of light into the apartment. The bedroom has an oversized window with great views and a large walk-in closet. The entrance has additional closets with mirrored door. The building has so many amenities, it lives like a resort. The lobby is in the process of a complete renovation. The recently redecorated Arcade level has the state of the art fitness center with indoor pool and hot tub: locker rooms with showers and sauna. Also in the Arcade is Chef Tony’s restaurant (a well known seafood/Italian eatery), a grocery store/deli, dry cleaners, travel agent, beauty salon, resident lounge, party and conference rooms. There is a large outdoor pool with adjacent grills. Tennis (lighted courts) and pickelball have their own building as you drive onto the property. Ping pong is played regularly, as are social activities such as “Breakfast at Wimbleton”. There are too many activities to mention them all. A few are …trivia night, open mike night, monthly first fun movies, lectures, vaccinations, vote in all elections in the party room (including Presidential). There is meditation, exercise class, book club, canasta, bridge, and mahjong. We have wine and cheese get togethers in the lobby, a rocking New Year’s Eve party and various other celebrations. We have car charging stations, and a car washing area with a dynamite vacuum. Garage parking comes with the unit. It is easy to get to the Red Line Medical Center metro stop at NIH/Walter Reed. The bus comes to the door of the Promenade. Close to 495 and 270. Nearby Wildwood Shopping Center has Balduccis, CVS, Bethesda Bagels, Starbucks, a number of places to eat and several cute boutiques. Giant food is just across the street.