A carefully landscaped lawn surrounding this Bowie home is a reflection of the home's elegant and comfortable interior.

Inside, a wrought-iron chandelier hangs in the two-story foyer. There is a hardwood floor under foot that leads throughout the hallways of the first floor. To the right of the entrance is the dining room, with a similar wrought-iron chandelier in the center. It also has crown molding and a chair rail as well as tall windows overlooking the front yard of the home.

The left side of the foyer opens into the formal living room, which in turn leads out to the sunroom on the side of the home. The sunroom has a ceramic tile floor and a vaulted ceiling. Large windows line the outer walls and are positioned to let in the morning sunlight. An office is also connected to the sunroom, which also has many windows and a set of French doors leading back out into the hall.

The family room in the back of the home is a large, open room, with a two-story ceiling. There are a marble gas fireplace against the back wall and tall windows which look out onto the back deck.

The large kitchen has a ceramic tile floor and granite tops to every surface including the butler's pantry outside the dining room. There are hardwood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A breakfast area sits between the family room and kitchen, with double doors leading out onto the back deck.

The back deck is a custom design, all Brazilian wood with a portion of it raised into a sitting area. Steps lead down to the yard below. The yard itself feels like an oasis. The trees and plants surrounding it give it plenty of privacy. A stone walkway circles the yard, with a stone patio and fountain set to one side. In the back is a grove of trees with a small trail inside, used by the current owner as a run for the dog.

A set of hardwood stairs leads up into the second level of the home, with overlooks into both the foyer and the family room. On the left side of the home are two bedrooms, connected by a full bathroom. There is a third large bedroom on the other side of the home and a full bathroom in the hall.

Double doors lead into the master bedroom with a tray ceiling and a bay of windows overlooking the back of the home. A short hallway leading to the private bathroom has walk-in closets with overhead lighting located on either side.

The bathroom itself is very spacious, with ceramic tile on the floors and surrounding the Jacuzzi tub. The room also has dual sinks and a large walk-in shower. A second staircase to the first floor is located just outside the master bedroom.

The finished basement has a large recreation area with a hardwood floor and inset lighting. There is a lighted display niche to one side and a slate pad before the French doors leading out to the back yard. A media room abuts the recreation room, with a projector system already installed overhead, and a granite bar with a mini-fridge behind.

There are two additional rooms in the basement, one being a large fifth bedroom. The other is a room set a bit lower than the others, with a ceramic tile floor which could be used as a wine cellar or gym space. A full bathroom sits at the bottom of the stairs.

The home has a three-car garage set off to one side, giving plenty of room for storage and comfortable access to this grand home.

Specialties of the house

Address: 12605 Henderson Chapel Lane, Bowie

Price: $745,000

Year built: 2003

Square feet: 7,126

Lot size: .69 acre

Taxes: $12,615

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4.5

Contact: Karen Paulwell, Farone & Associates Realtor LLC, 301-474-2400

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