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3947 Baltimore street
Kensington, Maryland


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Welcome to this one of a kind 1898 built Victorian home situated on a secluded 3/4 of an acre lot in historic Old Town Kensington. Walk thru and enjoy the extraordinary workmanship throughout, including a wonderful wrap around front porch, beautiful newel post and oak banister in the gracious foyer, hardwood flooring, stain glass original windows and moldings and much more! The home itself offers four bedrooms (one with an enclosed porch) and two baths on the 2nd floor, a half bath on the main level, as well as a finished third level offering an additional two bedrooms or office space. The views from all angles are spectacular - but make sure to stop and enjoy the tranquility of the private back yard, carriage house and gardens - it is like no other in Kensington. This home has been owned by the same family for the last 50 years - for three generations. It is perfect for gracious entertaining and has plenty of room for a growing family. Centrally located, you are near the area’s schools, Noyes Library, the Marc Train, downtown Kensington and much more. Please let this brochure be the guide to the many other amenities this home has to offer.

Level One:

Wrap Around Deck

Foyer
• coat closet
• open stairs to the 2nd floor
• beautiful stained glass windows at the top & bottom of stairway
• brass chandelier
• original golden oak banister
• original newel posts (two other posts in carriage house)
• pocket door to parlor
Half Bath
Parlor with Fireplace

• 26’8” x 13’8”
• oak mantel
Formal Dining Room
• 18’4” x 11’2”/12’5”
• large brass chandelier with ceiling medallion
• beautiful long windows overlooking yard & gardens
• outside entrance to wrap around deck - perfect for entertaining
• built-in china cabinet
• pocket doors to parlor
Back Hallway
• second stairs to 2nd level
• access to lower level
Pantry Room
• sink
• 2nd refrigerator
• pantry
• amble cabinets, broom closet
Kitchen
• Hotpoint oven
• ceramic tile backsplash
• large masonry fireplace (used for stove)
• Kenmore dishwasher
• sink
• Kenmore double door refrigerator
• built-in desk
• opens to back porch
Back Screened Porch
• outside entrance to private patio & yard



Level Two:

Bedroom/Study with Fireplace
• 13’3” x 12’7”
• built-in bookcases
• original Victorian tile & slate hearth
• stairway to the 3rd level
Full Bath
• electric baseboard heat
• new mirror
• new light fixture
• tile flooring
Master Bedroom
• 19’ x 12’7”
• ceiling fan
• beautiful bay windows
• original yellow pine floor
• two closets
Hallway
• corner molding
• access to 3rd level
Bedroom # 3
• 15’ x 13’1”
• closet
Full Bath
• ceramic tile flooring
Back Storage Room/Closet (possible laundry room)
• built-in shelving
Bedroom # 4 with Additional Back Porch
• 14’3” x 10’3”
• closet
• ceiling fan with light
• access to porch
Enclosed Back Porch with outstanding views of property

Level Three:

Bedroom # 5
• 14’3” x 8’9”
• closet
Den/Pass Thru Room
• access to two large eaves storage space
• additional ac/heating system
• cedar closet
Bedroom # 6/Office
• closet over stairs
• built-in bookshelf
• original yellow pine trim


Lower Level:

Unfinished Large Basement
• abandoned oil tank
• gas forced air heat
• central air conditioning
• single tub wash basin
Wine Cellar
Full Bath -
“as is”
Wood Shed & Potting Shed

• access to back yard

Additional Features:

Original Carriage House
• original wrought iron hardware and hinges on doors
• garage door to large room for storage/lawn equipment
• second room with two horse stalls with bins for feed & hay
• ladder to 2nd level loft where hay & feed was stored
• additional feed bins from upper loft
Stunning Landscaping Throughout
• was originally professionally landscaped
• 300 Year Old Tulip Poplar (remains of)
• American Holly - pines
• many rose beds
• dogwoods
• Siberian iris
• flowering quince
• magnolia
• rhododendron
• lily of the valley
• azaleas
• hand laid brick foundation walls throughout
• original stone steps from the yard to the brick walkway
• gorgeous brick walkways guide you through gardens
Private Brick Patio
• in the location of the old windmill
Hardwood Flooring Slate Roof
Central Air Conditioning
Gas Forced Air Heat
Electric Baseboard Heat

Inclusions:
• Ceiling Fan (s)
• Dishwasher
• Disposal
• Electronic Air Filter
• Fireplace Screens/Doors
• Furnace Humidifier
• Refrigerator (s)
• w/ ice maker
• Stove or Range (new)
• Wall Oven (s)
• Window Treatments

Additional Inclusions: doors, newell posts in the carriage house

Additional Exclusions: washer & dryer and freezer in lower level

"As Is" Items: lower level bathroom (has not been used in a long time)

Please Note: Room Sizes are Approximate.

Legal Description: Lot 19, Block 10

Subdivision: Kensington

Year Built: 1898

Lot Size: 32,325 square feet

 


 

 

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