$1,250,000

Location, Location, Location – plus history and charm! Located in the heart of Takoma Park’s Historic District, this 1918 colonial style home is just steps away from the shops, restaurants and community happenings of downtown Takoma and a walk to the Metro! Original character of home remains captured in its high ceilings, restored hardwood floors and grand wooden staircase on the main level, pine floors on the upper level, wood ceiling on the 3rd, and in its many original windows and doors and even vintage mirror and crystal doorknobs. On main level, lengthy finished enclosed porch with bay windows streams sunlight into spacious living room with fireplace adjacent to separate dining room also with a fireplace as well as a custom-built wood and glass cabinet. The eat-in kitchen accommodates a long table, retains its customized 1960’s cabinetry, a full bath is located off a small extension of the kitchen, which is suitable for coats and shoes that opens onto back steps. Outside, copious private parking space ends in a 2-car garage, flanked on one side by the drive and on the other by lawn and a fenced-in garden area. Upper level of house has full bathroom off the hall and two bedrooms with original closets on one side. Two adjoining rooms on the other side have one walk-in and two original closets, and also share a finished extension that opens onto an outside porch and stairs, creating option to use space as separate bedrooms or as one master bedroom suite with private entrance. The large, airy, versatile room on level three has two deep walk-in closets, two side storage areas, built-in bookcase and shelving, and has been easily adapted for use as a bedroom, home office, yoga/exercise room, studio and more. Garden level can be accessed through main stairway or via its own side entrance. To one side of hall there is unfinished basement with laundry, utilities and storage, plus rough-in bathroom. Other side consists of a finished suite with one main and one secondary room, large full bath and kitchenette. Along with ample outside parking and private entrance, area can serve multiple purposes, including as semi-autonomous in-law suite or professional suite for private business (permissable under Carroll Avenue zoning regulations.) A truly special home located in the sought-after section of historic Takoma Park!