This well-maintained home is ideally sited on a corner lot set back from the street in the well-established Ashburton neighborhood of Bethesda. Wonderful curb appeal with an expansive, lush front yard with mature plantings encourages all sorts of moments that matter… build a snow fort, plant a perennial garden, or enjoy a glass of wine while watching the neighbors go by. The home features details like hardwood floors, decorative moldings and brick fireplace, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows. Highlights include a spacious formal living room, dining room off of the eat-in kitchen, a family room, a handsome den/office with wood-paneled walls and parquet floors, and a first-floor powder room. The kitchen features eat-in space, access to the patio, and new appliances.nnUpstairs are four bedrooms and two baths that are ready for easy updates. A hallway door allows access to the deck overlooking the yard; while no longer utilized by the current owners, it is perfect for a future addition or reinstallation of the railing to bring it back to full use.nnThe lower level boasts a spacious recreational room with built-ins, laundry, utility, as well as a fifth bedroom and full bathroom. nnA rear gardens and patio are fully fenced in for privacy and convenience. The grassy swaths of lawn are perfect for tossing a ball or adding a vegetable garden, while the functional paver patio has been used over the years for al fresco dining by candlelight, firepit gatherings large and small, and hours of tiny tyke races.nn9706 Stoneham Terrace is just minutes to several parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and schools, yet it is easily accessible to major highways, public transportation, and downtown D.C. Close to the many shops and restaurants that Pike and Rose, downtown Bethesda, Wildwood shopping Center, and Montgomery Mall have to offer. Nearby NIH and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Welcome home to this delightful home in a peaceful, friendly, and convenient neighborhood.nnAshburton: The well-established Bethesda neighborhood of Ashburton is known for its extreme convenience and suburban charm. It offers a unique blend of tranquil living with easy access downtown Bethesda, Rockville, and DC, all alongside endless recreational opportunities. The community offers several parks, playgrounds, and sports fields, and is close to the many shops and restaurants of Pike and Rose, Wildwood Shopping Center, and Montgomery Mall have to offer.