This 1917 Foursquare design draws you along the garden path to the large front porch that's large enough for Summer gatherings around the old-fashioned porch glider that will convey. Then into a roomy foyer with the original carved banister and newel post. The roomy interior features 3 bedrooms including a large owner suite with a big sunny bathroom and a large front bedroom close by a remodeled hall bathroom with old fashioned tub. The third bedroom makes a great office too. There's a convenient laundry room here also. A walk-up attic adds extra storage. The main level living room leads to a large dining room with a bay window overlooking the attractive side garden.- You will love to entertain here! Through to the remodeled kitchen with lots of granite counter space and maple cabinets. A gas stove, dishwasher, and disposal make your life easier. The kitchen opens to a sunroom with shiny refinished wood floors. A great place to relax or entertain, with bright southwest-facing windows. Stroll onto the rear deck and you are overlooking a magical garden with a lily pond and soothing waterfall. The seller has identified several types of warblers coming to visit the pond. Enjoy drinks in the hot tub on spring nights (conveys as is and can be removed) under the mature palm tree. You will spend so much time in this extensive 10,475 square foot lot (comprised of 3 part lots), you may need to add a hammock! The large storage shed is great for garden equipment and has an electrical outlet for a potential workspace. The unfinished basement has lots of storage space, a big workbench that conveys (potential artist studio here), and a rear entrance for taking and leaving equipment without dragging it through the house. A long driveway and parking in front of the house allow for several cars to be parked. The house was brought up to 2004 code in a major renovation including fully insulated walls. New storm windows are featured along with a sub-meter for outside hose spigots for reduced water bills (you pay for water only and not sewer at those). This block of Mount Rainier is eligible for solar credits on the Washington, D.C. grid which is approximately 4 times more generous than the MD grid. Gas-fired radiator heat is a feature - great for people that have winter allergies and sinus issues as it's a gentle heat that does not dry the air like forced air.
Mount Rainier was Sustainable Maryland Certified in 2012 (one of only 4 towns then), after passing a "Going Green" ordinance, and has renewed its certification several times since. It offers small-town appeal in an urban setting that is a short ride away from Capitol Hill. Local Citizens are proud of the revitalization taking place, the tree-lined streets, and active civic engagement. It's also a Historic District, allowing for State Tax Credits for approved repairs/upgrades to buildings. You are a short stroll from the locally famous Glut food cooperative (since 1969) and Joe's Movement Emporium (dance, yoga, children's pre, and post-school programs), and the Arts District that stretches along the Route 1 corridor. Artists working from home in the City don't need a special license to work on and sell art from their home studios. Walk to Pennyroyal Station with New American Cuisine and Dodah's Kitchen Vegan restaurant. You are a short drive from Pizza Paradiso, Franklin's Brew Pub, and Busboys and Poets. At nearby Fort Lincoln, there's shopping anchored by Costco. It's just over a mile from West Hyattsville Metro (Green Line) and Brookland CUA (Red Line) and with bus service nearby on Route 1 connecting several major bus routes including Rhode Island Ave. Metro. For bikers and nature lovers, there is easy access to the National Arboretum and miles of bike/hiking trails along the Anacostia River connecting to Washington DC. Route 50 provides quick access to the BW Parkway and I-495.
This is certainly that hard to find Jewell in a super setting - it's not to be missed!