7226 Central Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Surprisingly spacious 1940s Cape Cod with four bedrooms, 2 3/4 baths, and a fully finished, basement aupair/in-law suite. Retaining all of the charm of the original cottage, the house has been upgraded with a renovated kitchen that boasts oak cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. The main and upper levels have hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and new ceiling fans. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace for cozy winter evenings and tastefully designed arched doorways. The main floor bathroom has been restored to its original 1940s glory but with a low-flush toilet, and the upstairs bathroom has been remodeled with a glass tile floor and another low-flush toilet. The top level also has large closets and a floored-attic space for storage. The master bedroom measures approximately 10x18 and has one wall of vaulted ceiling. In the basement, the aupair/in-law suite has its own kitchen, huge main room and second smaller room, 3/4 bath, 1/2 wood-paneled walls and wall-to-wall carpet. The basement bathroom has a new ceramic tiled floor and sink. Full-size washer and dryer with walk-in laundry room, and a walk-in tool room as well. The front and back yards are lined with azaleas, providing the truest feeling of Takoma Park, the Azalea City. The backyard has a beautiful shadow-box, gated wood fence for complete security in the back of the house, and there is also a shed for outside storage. Open Houses also by Appointment Available this summer, by early August -- for sale by owner and as-is. Neighborhood Description Historic Character, Convenience, Comfort, Value: Takoma Park offers individuals, couples, and families the best environment in the DC Metro area. Located just over the border of northeast DC, Takoma Park is well known for its historic arts and crafts era homes, its thriving, active communities, healthful living, small-town feeling, and its great schools. There is no better community inside the Capital Beltway. Located in the between-the-creeks neighborhood (Sligo and Long Branch Creeks) bordered by New Hampshire, Carroll, Garland, and Sligo Creek Parkway. Zoned for Takoma Park Elementary (K-2) Piney Branch Elementary (3-5), Takoma Park Middle (6-8) and Montgomery Blair High (9-12)—all well known for excellence. Three-blocks to the Ride-On Bus to the Metro, which is 1 1/2 miles away, a 20 minute walk to the TPSS Co-op and adjoining businesses, a five minute drive to the convenience of the Langley Park commercial district, and ten minutes to downtown Silver Spring. Via New Hampshire and North Capitol, commutes across DC to as far as the Pentagon are 25 minutes. Walk within minutes to the beauty, tranquility, and multiple playgrounds of Sligo and Long Branch Creek trails.