7206 Holly Ave

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Offers are due on Tuesday at noon. Pre-inspections are welcome and should be booked in showing time. Rent back needed to June 30 if possible.1887 Queen Anne Victorian in Historic Takoma Park. Perfect location with easy access to everything : Farmers Market, restaurants, shops, primary and middle schools and metro. Easy commute into DC. You can't get a better location than this! This Landmark home is also a designated an outstanding historic district resource by the County and is notable for its double decker porches. An open and airy floor plan features warm southern yellow pine floors, some original light fixtures and hardware, high ceilings and loads of windows. Rich landscaping in front and back. Your own driveway with a one car garage with a rear loft (currently used for storage, but could be converted back to a garage). There are also plans to turn it into a Tiny house! A wonderful stone walk way leads up to your grand front porch. A gracious entry welcomes you into this marvelous home. The living room is generous and has plentiful windows that bathe the space in light. The fireplace has a unique slate mantelpiece with fan and flower designs. Original paneled pocket doors open to an office/library with walls of built-ins and bookcases. The dining room is elegant with its wainscoting detail and built-in bar cabinet. The cheery light filled eat-in kitchen is everyones dream. The terra cotta flooring is warm and inviting. Featuring loads of wooden cabinets with beveled glass doors and plenty of counter space with an amazing windowed bump out around the sink that is sure to please. There's space for a round table for casual meals or game night. A separate counter area is perfect for the barista in your house. A powder room is tucked in with some additional storage. Vintage doors from Harolds Rogue and Jar Jazz and Blues Club (say that 5 times fast!), open to a spacious wrap around patio and deck. The yard beyond is breathtaking! Back inside on the upper floor, you'll find 3 bedrooms, including a primary suite with vaulted ceiling, bay windows and newly added private bathroom. The hall bath is oversized with a shower and separate claw foot soak tub! A nice upper deck is the perfect perch to curl up with a book and a cup of tea. The basement was designed by architect Paul Treseder, and has plans to add a bath if desired. The space was dug out, waterproofed and finished out with luxury vinyl flooring and recessed lighting. It's an open concept space that can be used for a multitude of endeavors. Currently being used for games, office and a family room. Also included is the laundry and utility room. A side door provides an easy walk out. Everything has been lovingly maintained and updated to fit todays lifestyle. The lot is 15,000 SF and is beautifully landscaped with a multitude of plants and trees including: wild magnolia, holly, dogwood, sassafras, paw paw, oak, redbud, weeping cherry, red maple, dwarf crab apple, crape myrtle, azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, laurel, wild sunflowers, may apple, Virginia bluebells, and a 130+ year old pecan tree! Improvements include: New Roof and gutters(2019), New front steps and walkways (2019), New electric wiring and heavy up to 200amp (2017 and 2019), Fully permitted basement (2019). A rare chance to own this special property, so close to everything! Don't miss it! Open Sunday, May 8, from 2-4. It's the perfect mother's day gift!