Dutch

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Welcome to 8016 Flower Avenue, a truly remarkable architectural gem. This Craftsman Dutch Colonial home has been lovingly expanded and renovated by a master carpenter over time. Suffused with light over 3 lovingly made levels plus helpful walk-up spaces on high, you'll revel in the abundance of warm wood tones, high ceilings, and practical living flow. 8016 Flower Avenue has a quintessential front porch entry with a stunning original beveled-glass front door that opens into a warm living room with fireplace. Beyond the living room is an inviting dining room that opens to the fun vintage style kitchen. The sun-filled kitchen features pendant lighting with a retro oven range and hood, striking cabinetry with glass front doors, butcher block counters, a stainless-steel refrigerator, a Bosch dishwasher, an antique kitchen sink with drainboard, and a large pantry. The kitchen has access to the family room, the dining room, the picturesque rear wrap-around porch, and the backyard. The beautiful family room has ¾ wood board and batten walls, sconce lighting, a charming alcove, and access to the wrap-around porch. The main level is complete with a powder room and a coat closet. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two restored bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with two walk-in closets, and access to the large, rear-facing private balcony overlooking the picturesque yard. The upper-level has wonderful built-in cabinetry, a laundry chute, and two fixed stairs to two separate floored attics providing ample storage. Downstairs is a partially finished basement with several rooms and a vast amount of storage including ample shelving, a laundry room, a built-in cupboard, and a half bathroom. The downstairs could easily be finished out to provide excellent living space. The craftsmanship displayed throughout this home includes custom cabinetry, original woodwork and floors, exquisite five-panel wood doors, handsome trim work, and classic oval cupboard latches. The picturesque exterior offers a lush corner lot sheltered by a garden wall ensuring you get to enjoy the privacy and serenity of this special property. There is gorgeous landscaping with blooming roses and flowering plants, peach and fig trees, two fountains, an expansive wrap-around rear porch with ceiling fans, a fabulous chicken coop, stone hardscaping, pathways, and a detached rear garage and driveway. This home’s location combines the best of urban accessibility with access to nature. The home is just steps to the Sligo Creek bike and walking trail, parks, and playgrounds, the new Koma café, forthcoming Purple Line, and is readily accessible to the Red Line metro. The home is walkable and bikeable to downtown Takoma Park and downtown Silver Spring and all the amenities these locations offer, including restaurants, coffee shops, farmers markets, gyms, and live music venues.