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10601 Nash Place
Kensington, Maryland

 

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Victorian style two-story frame three bedroom, two and a half bath home located in the town of Kensington. Among its many features, this home offers a wonderfully inviting covered front and side porch, high ceilings, original moldings and beautiful wood floors - both Oak and Georgia Red Pine. Many updates and renovations were completed to this home including a full bath off the master bedroom, a half bath, a completely updated table space kitchen, as well as electrical, central air, insulation, and a new roof. Centrally located, you can walk to the Marc train, the local park, Antique Row and the farmer's market in the spring. Also, you are close to the Grosvenor and Wheaton Metro stations and have easy access to the public bus system. Please let this fact sheet be the guide to the many other amenities this home has to offer.

Level One:

Foyer
o abundant natural light with large window and glass-paned
front door encased by transom and five side lites
o pocket door with glass pane to kitchen
o handsome Newel post & open stairway to second level
o storage under stairs
o wide entrance to Parlor

Parlor
o 16'9" x 11'7"
o floor to ceiling windows
o original gas light chandelier (converted to electric)
o wide entrance to dining room

Dining Room
o 16'8" x 15'9"
o includes half- octagon, alcove
o original gas light chandelier (converted to electric)
o two built-in china cabinets with old glass
o three windows overlooking side & back yards
o outside entrance to porch & patio
o transom

Updated Table Space Kitchen (1990)
o 17'5" x 11'8"
o Yorktown Signature solid maple cabinets
o champagne finish
o Heirloom/Asbury design
o one double-door glass display
o two lazy susans (base and wall)
o base cabinets with pull out shelves
o Whirlpool refrigerator - 22 cubic feet
o Décor wall oven
o GE electric range
o GE Spacemaker microwave
o Maytag dishwasher (2001)
o Porcelain, cast iron double sink
o Insinkerator disposal (2001)
o wainscoting
o pocket door to foyer & entryway to dining room
o outside entrance to back porch, yard & driveway
o transom over outside entrance

Half Bath & Laundry Area (1990)
o Yorktown Signature Heirloom/Asbury solid maple wall and base cabinets
(champagne finish)
o corner cabinet with beveled glass mirror
o deep sink
o Maytag washer & dryer (1990)
o original porcelain knobs on entry door

Level Two:

Hallway
o built-in storage drawers & cupboards
Master Bedroom with Full Bath (1990)
o 24'3" x 15'9" & 11'10"
o two closets & one with storage cabinet above
o five windows
o master bath has built-in linen closet and combination heat, vent, light and night-light

Bedroom # 2
o 13'8" x 10'9"
o closet with storage cabinet above
o pull down attic stairs
o two windows

Bedroom # 3
o 12'11" x 7'2"
o two windows
o built-in shelf

Additional Full Bathroom
o storage space (aprox 4'x8') behind tub (possible expansion)
o door has frosted glass pane
o double-hung window
o original tub with porcelain knobs

Attic (walk in)
o access through bedroom # 2
o unfinished with large storage area
o plywood floor
o attic fan (2004)
o air handler location
o window

Basement
o outside entrance
o cement floor
o window
o sump pump (1999)
o entrance to crawl space
o heating system and electrical panel location

Additional Features:

Wrap Around Front & Side Porch
Full Length Back Porch at Kitchen Entrance
Exquisite Brick Work (in mortar) Surrounding House
o patio, driveway, & walkways connect with the porches,
Nash Place entrance, and storage shed
Oak Wood Floors throughout 1st Level
o quarter-sawed
Georgia Red Pine Floors throughout 2nd Level
New Roof
o new roof Tamko, Herritage, Old English Pewter, 50-yr warranty + 5-yr workmanship warranty (September, 2004)
Half Round Oversized Gutters & Downspouts Mfg warranty + 5-yr workmanship warranty (September, 2004)
High Ceilings
Carrier Central Air Conditioning System (1989)
Weil Mclean Gas Boiler 1989)
Electrical Upgrade (1989)
o 200 amp 40-circuit electric panel
GFI electrical outlets
o kitchen, baths, front, side and rear porch
Original Push Button Lights
New Main Water Line from Street to House (1989)
SeasonAll Storm Windows Installed (1990)
o 50 year limited warranty
Most of the Plumbing Throughout has been Updated (1989-90)
Capitol Hill Original Moldings Throughout House
Most Original Porcelain & Glass Door Knobs throughout
Exterior Wood Trim Painted (Summer, 2004)
Interior painted (fall 2004)
Plaster Walls

Yearly Inspections with Kolley's Exterminating Company
o treated in 1989

Widow's Peak with Spire Projects over the Center of House
Siding: German (Dutch lap) siding is under the existing shingles
Window Panes: Many are the old "wavy" glass

Storage Shed with Shake Shingles
o built-in shelves
o two 4-pane windows
o new roof Tamko, Herritage, Old English Pewter, 50-yr warranty + 5-yr workmanship warranty (September, 2004)

Garden:
Mature Plantings of English Boxwood, Azaleas, False indigo, Wisteria
Perennials include: Rosemary, Chives, Chinese Chives, Lavender, Oregano, Phlox, Hibiscus, Coral bells, Violets (including rare pink), Bee balm, Peonies, Spider wart, Fall Aster, Blue ageratum, Rue, Yellow Primrose, Vinca, Hydrangea, Sensitivity Plant, Red Hot Poker and more.
Flowering Bulbs and tubers include: Many varieties of Tulips, Crocus, Daffodils, Day lilies, Hyacinths, Surprise lilies, Iris, etc
Trees: Several Dogwoods and a Pear Tree
Concord Grape Vine
Ivy around house is from Westminster in England

 

Legal Description: Lot 17
Subdivision: Kensington, F.P. Nash's Subdivision
Year Built: 1903
Lot Size: 5,027 square feet

 

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