University Park MD Real Estate & Homes for Sale

The classic, quality craftsmanship of yesterday stands out on this exquisite 1938 home with a warm brick exterior, elegant details, slate roof and gorgeous landscaping. This impressive home is very comfortable and features 5 bedrooms (including a main level suite), 3 full baths, 3 wood-burning fireplaces, an expansive kitchen with butler's pantry, sunroom, deck, private basement suite, 2-car garage and ample storage space. The original oak floors are in beautiful condition and light pours through the impeccably maintained windows with high-efficiency storm panes. There is plenty of room to spread out on the main floor between the generously proportioned living and dining rooms, along with a light-drenched sunroom with access to the deck. The kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, is large and features access to a delightful butler's pantry with built-in storage. The five bedrooms are distributed comfortably throughout the house. The main floor features a sunny bedroom with its own full bathroom. Upstairs, the largest bedroom is over 300 SF and features a wood-burning fireplace. It is directly adjacent to a lovely bathroom with a Carrera marble vanity. The other two bedrooms are generously-sized and have access to large storage areas. Additionally, there is a bedroom on the basement level with its own private bathroom. The basement level features a sunny recreation room with a wood-burning fireplace. There is a door that leads directly to the backyard, allowing for someone to enter in completely privacy. The bright and sizable utility room features a washer and dryer and a tremendous amount of room for storage. Adjacent to this room is the two car garage with automatic door openers. Loving maintenance includes: - recently installed high efficiency, high-quality gas fired burner and hot water reservoir, -meticulous roof maintenance of slate roof which shows no signs of problems, - all original windows made of incredibly durable, old growth pine with all hardware and sashes replaced, -addition of E+ storm windows with maintenance-free, factory-applied paint, - electricity upgraded to 220 amps, - driveway and retaining wall less than 5 years old, - working fireplace with tile surrounds and glass doors on each floor with steel liners to replace the old clay pipes, - recently installed lawn sprinkler system, beautiful plantings and hardscaping. This house is great for anyone who appreciates exquisite attention to design and craftsmanship as well as elegant and comfortable living spaces. They really donât make them like this anymore. University Park is a highly desirable neighborhood located along the Route One Corridor in Prince Georges County. The impressive tree canopy and visually-appealing, well-maintained houses are trademarks of the neighborhood which maintains a quiet small-town feel while, at the same time, being in easy reach of public transportation, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. There is an active civic association which hosts the 4th of July parade, an annual chili cook-off, outdoor movie nights and other fun, yearly events. Families with young children appreciate that University Park Elementary is one of the top-rated schools in the county.