125 Sherman Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Welcome to this enchanting tree-top bungalow with a delightful front porch in vibrant and friendly Takoma Park! Conveniently located on a quiet close-knit street with frequent neighborhood gatherings and dodgeball games near the Takoma Park Community Center and Piney Branch Elementary School! Built circa 1928, this vintage kit home offers superb architectural details, wonderful woodwork and floors, delightful archways, a handsome fireplace, classic glass doorknobs, and a remarkable perch - and porch! Enter via the light-filled living room with a wood burning fireplace and Oak flooring. The living room opens to the sun-drenched dining room via a beautiful archway. The kitchen offers a combination of Maple and original cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a walk-in pantry, highly durable and eco-friendly Marmoleum flooring, and access to the convenient mudroom with its separate rear entrance. The mudroom is the perfect ‘drop zone’ adjoining the kitchen and the backyard. The main level is complete with two bedrooms, an office (originally a sleeping porch), and a renovated farmhouse-style bathroom with a towel warmer, marble accents, a Toto toilet, and subway tile bathtub/shower combination. Upstairs is a bright spacious primary bedroom suite featuring Maple flooring, a portal window, skylight, recessed spot-lighting, and a renovated large bathroom with stone flooring. Additional bedroom space could also serve as atelier, studio or nursery. Downstairs is a ton of flex space with sizeable storage / laundry room, work area, newer washer and dryer, and additional exterior entrance. The exterior includes a fenced yard with a stone patio and stone hardscaping, a covered front porch, a root cellar, and shared driveway. Easy to maintain landscaping with bursts of purple from beautiful Lenten Roses and the welcome shade of a gorgeous mature Oak tree. This enchanting home has so much charm - you will be delighted at every turn! The perfect location: close to Sligo Creek Park and the Takoma Park Library and Community Center. Just 0.7 miles to the Takoma Park Metro Station! Enjoy living in eclectic Takoma Park; the location offers all the allure and convenience of this very special area. Relish the warm sense of community as well as ready access to shopping, restaurants, the farmer’s market, and entertainment in both Takoma Park and wonderful, vibrant downtown Silver Spring. See you there!