The Montvale Residence
Custom Home — Bethesda, Maryland
The Montvale Residence is an exceptional ground-up custom home that balances grand architectural scale with refined, highly livable spaces. Designed across three levels, the home unfolds with a sense of ceremony and composure, beginning at a striking custom stone entry framed by double-wide French doors and leading into a soaring two-level foyer. From the outset, the residence establishes a commanding yet elegant presence—substantial in form, disciplined in execution.
A sweeping custom staircase with bespoke railing anchors the interior experience, rising alongside a dramatic two-level family room centered on a 20-foot floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. This sculptural focal point brings warmth and architectural gravity to the heart of the home. Throughout, generous volume is carefully balanced with thoughtful proportion, allowing expansive spaces to feel grounded, intentional, and perfectly suited to modern family living.
Project Details
Location: Bethesda, MD
Home Type: Custom Single-Family Residence
Scope: Ground-Up Custom Home
Levels: Three
Bedrooms / Bathrooms: Six Bedrooms, Six Bathrooms
Garage: Two-Car Garage
Services: Architecture, Interior Design, Construction
Special Features: Integrated dumbwaiter for vertical transport of groceries and luggage
Design & Materiality
Material selections throughout the Montvale Residence were curated to reinforce permanence, craftsmanship, and architectural cohesion. Stone defines key moments within the home—from the exterior entry to the monumental fireplace—establishing a dialogue between structure and warmth. Interior finishes are refined yet restrained, supporting both daily routines and elevated entertaining without visual excess.
The kitchen serves as a sophisticated yet highly functional centerpiece, blending custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and tailored finishes to support both everyday use and gathering. The fully finished lower level extends the home’s livability with a custom wet bar and flexible entertaining spaces designed for casual living, movie nights, and larger social occasions. Above, the owner’s suite is positioned to take advantage of the surrounding landscape, overlooking the nearby golf course and ninth hole—an elevated vantage that reinforces the home’s connection to its setting.
Design Philosophy
The Montvale Residence reflects NGage Properties Group’s commitment to timeless luxury and white-glove design-build service. Architectural clarity, disciplined proportion, and thoughtful circulation guide every decision, while discreet functional innovations are seamlessly integrated to enhance daily life. The result is a home that feels confident yet welcoming—where elegance and functionality coexist with ease and longevity.
