10703 Shaftsbury St

New price! Highly sought-after Kensington neighborhood in the top-rated Walter Johnson School Cluster! This spacious home offers nearly 2,000 estimated sqft of above grade living space featuring fresh paint and new flooring throughout. A lovely, inviting covered front porch welcomes you into a highly flexible layout, complete with an open foyer living room and a fully renovated kitchen featuring brand-new stainless steel kitchen appliances and beautiful quartz countertops, flanked by a separate dining room and cozy family room with access to the exterior. The main level also offers two versatile bedrooms/offices, new washer /dryer and a full bath. The upper level boasts four roomy bedrooms and an updated second full bath. The home features a brand-new roof and HVAC 2016. Outside there is a fully fenced backyard with a large storage shed and concrete patio, paired with a front 2-car driveway and ample street parking. 0.13 AC lot with no HOA. Perfectly located off Plyers Mill Rd. near the Connecticut Ave and University Blvd intersection, you are only a few blocks from the Kensington MARC Train Station, multiple bus stops, Reinhardt Park, Edith Throckmorton Park, and the Kensington Shopping Center/Safeway, featuring numerous restaurants and cafes. Within a 5-minute drive to multiple Red Line Metro stops, Kensington-Parkwood Elementary, Costco, and Westfield Wheaton Shopping, and less than 10 minutes to Walter Reed and NIH. Enjoy easy access to Chevy Chase, D.C., I-495, and scenic Beach Drive!