Combining charm and character with stunning renovations, improvements and updates, this beautiful antique brick home is conveniently located in a bucolic setting 3 miles from the Shady Grove Metro station and just a short walk to the headwaters of Rock Creek. Lake Frank/Rock Creek Regional Park, the Montgomery County Agricultural Farm Park, County hiking trails, and Meadowside Nature are close by. The renovated kitchen features an open concept and flows seamlessly into the beautiful family room addition. The kitchen cabinets are a custom design, the pantry offers excellent storage, the striking large island with storage below offers seating for 4. Stainless steel, upgraded appliances, and granite countertops add to the beauty of this very functional kitchen. The family room features a stone fireplace with mantel and hearth, a vaulted ceiling and recessed lighting. French doors open to the screened porch which features a cathedral ceiling and special wood finishes, and a second set of French doors opens to the flagstone patio. The breakfast room is ideally located between the family room and the living room and offers a lovely view of the two-sided fireplace with its diamond custom, designer glass doors and handcrafted surrounds and treatments. The bay window in the living room, along with the additional side windows, brings in an abundance of natural light. From the living room, one can again enjoy the beautiful two-sided fireplace. The dining room has been freshly painted in a neutral decor which showcases the deep chair railings and wainscotting. This fine millwork continues into the foyer with its neutral, beautiful, hand-crafted plaster work which extends along the stairwell and the walls of the second floor. An updated powder room completes the first floor. On the second floor are 4 ample-size bedrooms, 3 of which have double closets. All bedroom closets have organizers. Both the hall bathroom and the master bathroom have been upgraded with Grohe shower sprays and high-end amenities. There are beautiful hardwood floors in all living areas, as well as six- paneled doors. The custom window treatments and plantation shutters will convey. There is a second family room and an office/sitting area on the basement level. The carpeting on this level is fresh and neutral in color. Recessed lighting, built-ins, a cedar closet and ample storage add to the enjoyment and functionality. An enclosed brick breezeway with a custom gate connects the house to the oversized, two car garage with its pull down stairs and overhead storage. Included in the .61 acres is a large, flagstone patio, and a fenced-in backyard with beautiful, speciality landscaping and stone walls. Come spring, more than 2,000 daffodils will add their beauty to the well maintained grounds which extend beyond the fencing and provide room for outdoor fun. A contractor has just finished the wood storage/potting shed. 3 flat screen TVs and the Bose surround system will convey. The home has two zones: efficient, even hot water baseboard oil heat and a new auxiliary heat and AC system which was installed in July. There is also a new, Certainteed, architectural grade, lifetime shingle roof. Well and septic inspections will be completed with the reports available to the buyer. There is a whole house fan and the water softener/ acid neutralizer runs throughout the home. Sold 'as is' with a one year home warranty. Offers will be reviewed on Wednesday, September 9th.