5606 42nd Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Furnished, charming craftsman's bungalow for rent from Jan 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019 (with the possibility of extending through mid-June). Built in 1920, the house is located in a family-oriented, safe, historic neighborhood with tree-lined streets just two miles from the DC border, 5 minutes from University of Maryland (UMD), 10 minutes from Catholic University and close to many other DC-area universities. The town's motto is "a world within walking distance" and features a thriving arts community, many restaurants, coffee shops, yoga studios and a food coop all within a five minute walk. There are numerous grocery stores (Whole Foods, Safeway, and Giant) and Prince George's Mall within one mile. The closest metro is Prince George's Plaza on the Green line and takes approx. 20-30 minutes to downtown DC. There is also a free shuttle bus to UMD that runs through the neighborhood. The house is located on over 1/3 acre and is tastefully decorated with art from around the world. It features 2 bedrooms on the upper level, 2 full baths (including a claw-footed bathtub in upstairs bathroom), a living room with open fireplace and built-in bookshelves, a recently remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, dining room, a large family room with a reading nook and 2 sets of French doors leading out to the back patio, and two offices, one of which could be used as a third bedroom or guest room and has French doors leading onto back deck. There are hardwood floors throughout the house. There is a gym in the basement with an elliptical, rowing machine, weights and a deluxe massage chair as well as energy efficient washer/dryer. There is central a/c throughout the house. The back yard is spacious with a BBQ grill, fire pit and tree house for children. The home is in excellent condition and is perfect for someone seeking a short-term rental or if on sabbatical in the DC area. If interested, please contact us for more details. Serious requests only please!