Silver Spring Colonial Built In 1940s Boasts Modern Upgrades

SILVER SPRING, MD — A charming Colonial built in 1948 is on the market for $550,000.

Located on the corner of Gates Avenue and Hildarose Drive, this Silver Spring home boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,007 square feet of living space.

Upon entering the home, visitors are greeted by a well-sunlit living room with refinished hardwood floors and a gas fireplace.

The nearby kitchen is equipped with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and an island. It also overlooks the dining room, which boasts nature views.

• Address: 10101 Gates Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland
• Price: $550,000
• Square Feet: 2007
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1948
• Features: WELCOME HOME TO THIS CHARMING 1948 BRICK SIDE-HALL COLONIAL SITUATED ON A LANDSCAPED CORNER LOT. THE MAIN AND SECOND LEVELS OF THIS HOUSE HAVE REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS AND THE WINDOWS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED. ENTER INTO THE SPACIOUS AND FRESHLY PAINTED LIVING ROOM WITH ITS GAS FIREPLACE AND VIEWS INTO THE TREES. NEXT TO THE LIVING ROOM IS THE FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH DINING SPACE FOR 6-8 PEOPLE. THE KITCHEN HAS BEEN OPENED UP TO THE DINING ROOM VIA A PENINSULA WITH BREAKFAST BAR SEATING. THE UPDATED KITCHEN FEATURES WHITE CABINETS TO THE CEILING, GRANITE COUNTERS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES & A CORK FLOOR. TAKE A FEW STEPS DOWN INTO THE FAMILY ROOM ADDITION WITH ITS NEW WOOD LIKE VINYL FLOOR AND FEATURING ROOM NOT ONLY FOR CASUAL TV WATCHING BUT SPACE ALSO FOR WORK DESK. THIS ROOM ALSO HAS A LARGE PANTRY CLOSET AND DOOR TO BACK PATIO. JUST OFF THE FAMILY ROOM IS AN UPDATED FULL BATH WITH MARBLE TILE SHOWER FLOOR AND PRIVACY WINDOW. HEAD UP THE HARDWOOD STAIRS TO THE TOP FLOOR LANDING WITH WINDOW, SITTING SPACE AND ACCESS TO THE PULL-DOWN ATTIC. OFF THIS SPACE ARE 3 BEDROOMS, EACH WITH A CEILING FAN. ANOTHER UPDATED FULL BATH WITH TUB AND PRIVACY WINDOW ROUND OFF THE UPSTAIRS. THE LOWER LEVEL HAS ALL NEW WALL-TO-WALL CARPETING ON BOTH THE STAIRS, HALLWAY AND REC ROOM. THE REC ROOM IS THE PERFECT SPACE FOR A MAN CAVE OR KID'S PLAYROOM. OFF THIS ROOM IS THE LAUNDRY CLOSET WITH LAUNDRY SINK PLUS TWO STORAGE CLOSETS. MORE STORAGE IS AVAILABLE IN THE LARGE UTILITY ROOM WHICH ALSO HAS A 2ND FRIDGE. OUTSIDE THERE IS A CONCRETE PATIO IN THE BACKYARD AND A STORAGE SHED IN THE SIDE YARD. BOTH BACK AND SIDE YARD ARE FULLY FENCED. THIS HOME IS IN THE DESIRABLE MCKENNY HILLS SUB-DIVISION WITH ITS QUICK ACCESS TO FOREST GLEN METRO, A POPULAR COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL, THE LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & MCKENNY HILLS PARK. PLUS, YOU ARE JUST MINUTES TO AREA RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING IN DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING, KENSINGTON OR WHEATON. IN ADDITION TO THE METRO NEARBY, THERE IS QUICK ACCESS TO THE BELTWAY AND MAJOR COMMUTER ROUTES. HURRY TO COME AND SEE THIS CHARMER!

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