7425 Baltimore Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Welcome to 7425 Baltimore Ave, a beautiful, one-of-a-kind brick Dutch Colonial from the 1930s. Solidly built, with stately columns and graceful garden paths, this enchanting house is ideally situated in sought-after North Takoma, just blocks to Takoma Metro and downtown Takoma Park, and convenient to vibrant downtown Silver Spring as well. The home features generous original spaces including an oversized living room and a charming, vintage glass-enclosed front entry with ceramic floor tile. Originally known as a "Lindbergh Room", you could sun your jaundiced baby out here without fear of kidnapping! Large windows wrap around the recent main-floor kitchen and family room addition, which thoughtfully expands the living space with radiant floor heating and abundant natural light. The main level includes the spacious living room with fireplace, a light-filled flex room (study/office/playroom) off the living room, a separate dining room, a powder room and a large, airy, modern family room /kitchen with skylight, stainless appliances and plenty of cabinets, counter space and built-in storage, overlooking the leafy, private rear garden, perfect for bird watching, relaxing, entertaining and play. Upstairs are three bright, inviting bedrooms and updated full bath. The lower level family room/guest room features luxurious new carpet and a full bath with new pedestal sink and laundry area. There is ample storage throughout. A lush, mature border of hybrid azaleas frames the artfully landscaped front yard, which includes Ito peonies, yellowwood and serviceberry trees, flowering perennial beds and ornamental grasses. There is driveway parking for two vehicles and a large detached garage storage shed. This home features an energy-efficient heat pump/AC and several ceiling fans; it opens easily to gentle, cooling breezes, reducing energy bills in summer. You are 0.6 mile to METRO and just blocks to schools, parks, library, shopping, restaurants and rec center.