Once in a blue moon chance to live in this amazing sun-filled victorian built in 1890 that has been lovingly updated for today’s modern lifestyle yet retains the architectural details of the period. Situated on a spacious 14,000 SF lot, this beauty beguiles you with gingerbread trim, a welcoming wrap-around porch, and an enchanting front garden. Inside, you’ll notice the beautiful original wood floors, tall ceilings, built-in cabinetry, large windows (some with transom), two staircases, and a gracious floor plan, perfect for entertaining and everyday living! The main level boasts a spacious living room with french-doors to the dining room that features built-in shelves and direct access to the kitchen, which was remodeled in 2014 and features soft close drawers, subway tile, stainless steel appliances, hand-hammered copper farm sink and Carrera marble counter tops. Adjacent to the kitchen is a flex space, which can be used as a family room or office and features a curved wall, plantation shutters, and built-in shelving. Completing the main level is a laundry room with a utility sink, plenty of cabinets for storage and counter top space for folding clothes, plus access to the deck that spans the width of the home, with wisteria climbing on the trellis, which leads to flat backyard and covered with clover for soil health, weed control, and happy pollinators. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom is a true owners retreat and boasts a large walk-in closet with custom organizational system, and a luxurious primary bathroom was remodeled in 2015 and features jetted tub. The spacious hall bathroom, shared by the secondary bedrooms, features a clawfoot tub, large window with plantation shutter, wainscoting and a darling chandelier. The home is primed for expansion in the unfinished attic, which features windows that floods the space with an abundance of natural light and peaked ceiling! There’s also an unfinished basement, perfect for storing your seasonal and extra items. The backyard is lined by tall trees and features a storage shed, perfect for your gardening supplies and more! Upgrades include: new dishwasher; newly painted porch / deck; insulation blown into attic rafters; chimney lined and capped; some downspouts installed; industrial-strength dehumidifier installed in the root cellar to strengthen the joists for the first floor; replaced water heater; replaced oil boiler & system flushed; five-year termite and other creepy-crawly insects perimeter barrier installed, and pesticide coating applied to first-floor joists in root cellar; electrical junction box replaced, both panels upgraded, almost all outlets grounded and wiring improved; replaced steel pipe in root cellar with copper along with the exterior faucet; replaced wood floor in second bathroom with tile; and, caulked and painted some first-floor windows and window sills. All of this plus parking for 2+ cars! GREAT LOCATION! Just half a mile to Germantown Plaza for your daily needs (a gas station, eateries, dentist, Planet Fitness, and the new Grand Mart). You’re moments to the MARC train, with direct access to Gaithersburg, Rockville, Silver Spring and Union Station, for great shopping, dining and entertainment! Don’t miss your opportunity to continue the stewardship of this wonderful home that can grow with your needs, and is located near everywhere you want to be! This is it! Welcome Home!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 13, 2024 — 19 days ago

Listing Office:

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Anna D Mackler (202-460-8786)

Office Phone:

240-497-1700

MLS ID:

MDMC2130598

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