730 University Blvd W Silver Spring, MD 20901

Listing details for 730 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901 : 730 University Blvd W - Historic charm meets modern design in a perfect location! This unique 1918 Sears catalogue home has been completely renovated with modern touches while maintaining the historic charm with the original hardwood floors, original doors, and stained-glass transom! The wood-frame house sits atop the back of a spacious lot and has a charming feel with the freshly painted blue windows and flower planter boxes at the entrance. A spacious newly renovated front sunroom welcomes visitors and provides space for morning coffee in the sun or a quiet and secluded workspace for home-office hours. The open layout kitchen, made completely brand new in 2021, hosts abundant cabinet space, newly laid brick flooring and all new Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances including a wine fridge. Adjacent to the kitchen is the sunny dining room and a family/bar room with custom, built-in shelving, and abundant natural light. The living room has crown molding and a wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs, the home provides three bedrooms all with abundant closet space and refinished hardwood floors. The hall bathroom was completely renovated in 2020 with a new subway tile lining the new shower tub, a new farmhouse sink, lavatory, and new flooring. Special touches throughout the home, such as light dimmers, hand-laid brick herringbone floor in the kitchen, quartz countertops, custom-built kitchen island, and built-in shelving shows the unique interior of this home. The semi-finished basement has abundant storage space and a separate exterior walkout door which is convenient for bringing in outdoor equipment or converting the basement into a separate apartment/guest suite. There is also a trapdoor attic for additional storage. The back-deck has steps that descend directly into the backyard with a new privacy fence, patio string lights, planter boxes and a newly built fire-pit. Spacious, landscaped front and backyard lined with azalea bushes, hydrangeas, and historic tress including a rare American chestnut tree. The fully fenced in backyard is perfect for outdoor barbecues, morning coffee, and evening happy hours. With a public metro bus-stop (C2/C4) nearby and located just two miles from both 495 and Forest Glen Metro - this is a commuter’s dream. Minutes from downtown Silver Spring, only 5 miles from the DC/MD line, and 1.5 miles from a local shopping center including Safeway, CVS and Starbucks. Being only blocks away from Sligo Creek Trail, basketball and tennis courts, parks, and playgrounds makes evening activity and weekend walks easy and convenient. This house also has the unique opportunity to be bought fully or partly furnished– ideal for buyers moving from out of town!