Luxe Kitchens Perfect For Holiday Hosting Are The Heart Of These MD Homes

MARYLAND — The holiday season is upon us and at the heart of many festive gatherings happens to be food. There are numerous homes for sale across Maryland sporting chef's kitchens and gourmet kitchens that allow people to prepare incredible meals and party snacks for themselves and any guests.

Check out some of those listings with impressive kitchens below.

384 Alameda Parkway, Arnold

Not only does this beautiful $1.4 million waterfront home offer an exceptional view, but it sports a chef's kitchen with all stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, backsplash, custom cabinetry and a center island. The kitchen area flows directly into the dining and living rooms, perfect for hosting family and friends just outside the chef's kitchen. This Arnold home sits just off the Magothy River in Cool Spring Cove with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 55 feet of waterfront access.

14215 Punch St., Silver Spring

At the heart of this $1.1 million home sits a two-story family room that floods with natural light from the numerous large windows, plus a cozy gas fireplace that creates an inviting space for family and friends to gather. Just steps away is the massive eat-in kitchen, a chef's dream with two large center islands, sleek granite countertops and a six-burner gas cooktop. The kitchen sits adjacent to a spacious sunroom perfect for relaxing in the mornings with a cup of coffee or gathering for brunch. The home offers seven bedrooms and six bathrooms.

8403 Irvington Ave., Bethesda

The chef-inspired kitchen in this $1.5 million home includes a Thermador range, wall oven, Subzero refrigerator and a GE Advantium Speed oven. The kitchen opens to the family room complete with custom built-ins and French doors leading to the back patio. With four bedrooms and five bathrooms, this home also has a living room complete with a wood-burning fireplace and a spacious formal dining room with an oversized bay window and beautiful garden views.

6408 Camrose Terrace, Bethesda

This recently built $1.8 million Bethesda home in Georgetown Village not only has six bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, but at the heart of this house sits a stunning chef's kitchen complete with a large kitchen island and an abundance of counter space. Equipped with high-end Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances, including a professional-grade range and a built-in refrigerator, this kitchen is a dream for culinary enthusiasts. The home's open-concept design seamlessly connects the kitchen, breakfast room and family room that features a gas fireplace, recessed lights and sliding glass doors that lead to a rear patio and a fully fenced backyard. The kitchen also boasts a walk-in pantry.

2102 Jacobs Well Ct., Bel Air

Tucked away at the end of a long private drive, this $1 million four-bedroom, four-bathroom home sits on a 43-acre lot surrounded by trees. The covered front porch proves perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee, which can be brewed in the gourmet chef's kitchen considered to be a highlight of the house with granite countertops, 42-inch soft-close cabinetry with pull-out drawers, a soaring vaulted ceiling and a massive center island with a breakfast bar and ample storage space. Top-of-the-line appliances fill the kitchen, including two sinks, a Bosch dishwasher, French door refrigerator, built-in microwave, beverage refrigerator, Viking propane six-burner cooktop with downdraft and a Viking convection oven.

835 Valentine View, Crownsville

Sitting along the shores of Valentine Creek, this $1.5 million Crownsville home offers three bedrooms and three full bathrooms with a chef's kitchen adorned with red Birch cabinets, granite countertops and tiger wood floors. A sitting area and dining space overlook the picturesque Valentine Creek, making every meal a scenic experience. There's also a deep-water pier with slips and a boat lift, along with a private beach mere steps from the back door.

1935 Turnberry Ct., Finksburg

Nestled on two acres on the ninth fairway of River Downs Golf Course in River Downs, this $985K four-bedroom, six-bathroom home has the perfect family room for entertaining with floor-to-ceiling Andersen windows, a coffered ceiling, a gas-burning fireplace and built-in shelving. The recently remodeled chef's dream kitchen features custom soft-close cabinetry, Quartz countertops, impressive lighting, luxury vinyl flooring and top-of-the-line appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The inviting sunroom is the perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee.

8930 Harvest Square Ct., Potomac

Elegant and expansive, this $2.7 million eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom home sits on a rolling two-acre lot complete with a tennis court and swimming pool. The chef's kitchen features a built-in range, a wall of windows, stainless steel appliances and Quartz countertops. A bedroom that could double as an office, a large kitchenette plus 2.5 bathrooms can be found on the lower level.

5512 Pollard Rd., Bethesda

Nestled on a tree-lined street in the highly coveted Springfield neighborhood of Bethesda, this $3.7 million custom-built home offers six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features a large center island adorned with Quartzite countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances from Subzero, Wolf and Cove, and an array of luxurious finishes. The breakfast area, flooded with natural light, provides the perfect spot to savor a cup of morning coffee.