118 Monroe Street , #1005

Description

Best view in the building. Best finishes in the building. Lowest price in the building. And it's already been inspected.Every building has one home the others get compared to. At Americana Centre, this is it — and right now it's also the lowest-priced unit on the market in the community.Unit #1005 sits on the tenth floor of The Adams House, and the first thing you'll notice is the view: a sweeping, elevated panorama over the treetops and rooftops of Rockville that no lower floor can match. The second thing you'll notice is that everything here has already been done, and done well. This is the most thoroughly updated home in the community, and it shows in every room.Pre-inspected, so there are no surprises. This home has already been professionally inspected and the report is available to review before you write. Your buyer walks in knowing exactly what they're getting — no waiting on a report to find out whether the deal is real, no scrambling to price out unknowns during the option period. It's the difference between hoping a home checks out and knowing it does.The layout is bright and open: a generous living room, a separate dining area, and stunning floors running throughout. The private balcony is where this home earns its keep — big sky, long sightlines, and that tenth-floor perspective you simply can't get anywhere else in the community.And here's a distinction worth noting: while many units in the community have opened up their kitchens, this home offers a true chef's kitchen — a dedicated galley with two full runs of maple cabinetry, uninterrupted granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, under-cabinet lighting, and a pantry. For anyone who takes cooking seriously, the math is simple: opening a kitchen wall means giving up the cabinets that lined it. This kitchen kept them all — more storage, more counter space, and a kitchen that keeps its work (and its dishes) to itself. It also preserves what open plans give up — a proper, separate dining room for actual sit-down dinners.The bathrooms are where this unit pulls away from everything else in the building. The primary bath has been renovated with a frameless glass walk-in shower, full designer tile, and a pebble-mosaic accent band — finishes you'd expect in new construction, not a resale. The second full bath is equally polished, with a granite-topped vanity and floor-to-ceiling tile surround. If you've toured other units at Americana Centre, you'll see the difference immediately.Both bedrooms are large, light-filled, and framed by oversized windows that put the view to work. The primary suite includes a ceiling fan and a walk-in closet, with ample closet space throughout the home.Americana Centre makes ownership easy. The condo fee covers ALL utilities except internet — plus a 24-hour front desk with concierge and package receiving, a renovated lobby and elevators, an outdoor pool, fitness center, sauna, and extra storage. An assigned space in the secure garage conveys with the home, and the new owner can request a second parking spot for just $50 per month (availability subject to change) — one of the community's best and least-talked-about perks. Easy parking extends to your visitors, too: ample guest parking is right on site, and the front desk registers your guests on your behalf.The location does the rest — minutes to Rockville Metro, Rockville Town Square, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Regal Cinemas, and the Montgomery County Library, with the Rockville Farmers Market held across the street and quick access to Routes 355, 28, 270, 370, and 495. Served by Montgomery County Public Schools (Beall ES, Julius West MS, Richard Montgomery HS).The best view in the community. The best-finished baths in the building. The lowest price of anything currently for sale here. Inspection already done. If you're comparing homes at Americana Centre, start here — the rest will be compared to it.