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7405 HELMSDALE ROAD$3,250,000For Sale

$3,250,000
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5 beds
4 full baths
1 half bath
6,336 Sq.Ft.
2011 BUILT
0.52 Acres LOT

7405 HELMSDALE ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20817, US

A home first experienced as sculpture, provoking curiosity before comprehension. It does not reveal itself immediately, and the closer you look, the more it rewards. Designed by architect David Jameson, the internationally published NaCl House explores geometry, light, projection, and proportion with extraordinary discipline and control.

A beautiful object within the landscape, the home avoids the visual heaviness of the typical contemporary build from the very first approach. Despite spanning three finished levels, its gravity-defying massing and dramatic cantilevered forms allow the structure to settle into the site with composure. Deep overhangs and hovering volumes manipulate natural light throughout the day, allowing the home to extend dramatically beyond its original footprint while preserving more of the site. Shadow, compression, openness, and proportion recalibrate constantly through movement within the home.

Walls of glass frame the surrounding landscape with restraint and clarity, while rich mahogany millwork and custom cabinetry introduce warmth and material depth. Volumes stretch unexpectedly, openings appear with exact intention, and even transitional spaces feel carefully authored.

Four bedrooms are positioned upstairs, including an exceptional primary suite with some of the home's most dramatic architectural moments, from a soaring private sitting room to a shower that opens to the sky. On the main level, two dedicated home offices support focused work and retreat. The lower level includes a family room, guest suite, and elevator access to all three floors.

The residence reveals itself gradually through movement, shadow, materiality, and sequence. The result is architecture that remains expressive, rigorous, and remarkably controlled, rewarding its residents with continual moments of discovery.


Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms5
  • Total bathrooms5
  • full bathrooms4
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room Upper Level
  • Flooring Wood, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Gas, Wood Burning
  • APPLIANCES Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Cooktop
  • other interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan

Area & Lot

  • Status For Sale
  • Living Area6,336 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area6,336 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.52 Acres
  • MLS® IDMDMC2233412
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT2011
  • NeighborhoodMaryland
  • Architecture StylesContemporary, Mid-Century Modern
  • View DescriptionGarden
  • Elementary SchoolBANNOCKBURN
  • Middle SchoolTHOMAS W. PYLE
  • High SchoolWALT WHITMAN
  • School DistrictMONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Exterior

  • STORIES3
  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • PoolCommunity
  • roofFlat, Rubber
  • parkingOversized, Garage, Driveway, Attached
  • HEAT TYPENatural Gas, Forced Air
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructureOther
  • Disability FeaturesAccessible Hallway(s), Accessible Elevator Installed
  • other exterior FeaturesLighting

Financial

  • Sales Price$3,250,000
  • Real Estate Tax $16,785/yr
  • Zoning R200
Ron Mangas, Jr.

Ron Mangas, Jr.