Limestone living on Cooper Drive

Take a peek at this home straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale in the middle of 40502.

A home with a cobblestone exterior.

Imagine living out your Hansel and Gretel dreams...sans cannibal witch. | Photo courtesy of Pending Media Real Estate Photography

When you stumble upon the home at 815 Cooper Dr., you may be wondering whether it was plucked straight from a fairy tale. With a street lamp and stone pathway welcoming you to the front door, this is one charming house — fairy godmothers not included.

An open living room with windows, a fireplace, and a staircase behind it.

Natural lighting and a fireplace make for the perfect fairy tale, don’t you think? | Photo courteys of Pending Media Real Estate Photography

For the first time in 20+ years, the limestone-constructed home is back on the market, giving you the chance to write your own lovely story. So let’s take a peek at the details, shall we?

  • Listed for $629,000
  • 3 bedrooms + 2.5 bathrooms
  • 2,916 sqft
  • A deck with garage underneath
  • Fireplaces
  • Built-in bookshelves
  • Breakfast nook
  • Blue Grass Trust designation

Upon walking through the arch-shaped awning adorned with the Bluegrass Trust bronze sign, you’ll be greeted with a welcoming foyer that leads to spacious living area complete with ample natural lighting and a fireplace. Around the corner, there’s a home office that keeps the whimsy going with brick flooring and built-in bookshelf.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, dishwasher, cabinets, and drawers.

This space adds a little modern touch to the charismatic cobblestone home. | Photo courtesy of Pending Media Real Estate Photography

Also on the first floor, you’ll find a cozy a kitchen, featuring wooden countertops and ornate, chrome backsplash that offers a touch of modernism.

Upstairs, you’ll be greeted with three bedrooms + two-and-half bathrooms. On the bottom floor, there’s an unfinished basement that can be transformed into whatever your heart desires, plus additional space for a potential bedroom or office.

Out back, a deck and private yard give you the chance to bring some eccentricity to the outdoors — which is also conveniently located just one mile from the Chevy Chase Kroger if you need to do your plant shopping. A fairy garden, anyone?

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