3947 Baltimore Street
Kensington, MD 20895

Old Town Kensington - 3947 Baltimore Street - 1898 Built Victorian

3947 Baltimore street Kensington, MarylandWelcome to this one of a kind 1898 built Victorian home situated on a secluded 3/4 of an acre lot in historic Old Town Kensington. Walk thru and enjoy the extraordinary workmanship throughout, including a wonderful wrap around front porch, beautiful newel post and oak banister in the gracious foyer, hardwood flooring, stain glass original windows and moldings and much more! The home itself offers four bedrooms (one with an enclosed porch) and two baths on the 2nd floor, a half bath on the main level, as well as a finished third level offering an additional two bedrooms or office space. The views from all angles are spectacular - but make sure to stop and enjoy the tranquility of the private back yard, carriage house and gardens - it is like no other in Kensington. This home has been owned by the same family for the last 50 years - for three generations. It is perfect for gracious entertaining and has plenty of room for a growing family. Centrally located, you are near the area’s schools, Noyes Library, the Marc Train, downtown Kensington and much more. Please let this brochure be the guide to the many other amenities this home has to offer.Level One:Wrap Around DeckFoyer • coat closet • open stairs to the 2nd floor • beautiful stained glass windows at the top & bottom of stairway • brass chandelier • original golden oak banister • original newel posts (two other posts in carriage house) • pocket door to parlorHalf Bath Parlor with Fireplace • 26’8” x 13’8” • oak mantelFormal Dining Room • 18’4” x 11’2”/12’5” • large brass chandelier with ceiling medallion • beautiful long windows overlooking yard & gardens • outside entrance to wrap around deck - perfect for entertaining • built-in china cabinet • pocket doors to parlorBack Hallway • second stairs to 2nd level • access to lower levelPantry Room • sink • 2nd refrigerator • pantry • amble cabinets, broom closetKitchen • Hotpoint oven • ceramic tile backsplash • large masonry fireplace (used for stove) • Kenmore dishwasher • sink • Kenmore double door refrigerator • built-in desk • opens to back porchBack Screened Porch • outside entrance to private patio & yardLevel Two: Bedroom/Study with Fireplace • 13’3” x 12’7” • built-in bookcases • original Victorian tile & slate hearth • stairway to the 3rd levelFull Bath • electric baseboard heat • new mirror • new light fixture • tile flooringMaster Bedroom • 19’ x 12’7” • ceiling fan • beautiful bay windows • original yellow pine floor • two closetsHallway • corner molding • access to 3rd levelBedroom # 3 • 15’ x 13’1” • closetFull Bath • ceramic tile flooringBack Storage Room/Closet (possible laundry room) • built-in shelvingBedroom # 4 with Additional Back Porch • 14’3” x 10’3” • closet • ceiling fan with light • access to porchEnclosed Back Porch with outstanding views of propertyLevel Three:Bedroom # 5 • 14’3” x 8’9” • closetDen/Pass Thru Room • access to two large eaves storage space • additional ac/heating system • cedar closet Bedroom # 6/Office • closet over stairs • built-in bookshelf • original yellow pine trimLower Level:Unfinished Large Basement • abandoned oil tank • gas forced air heat • central air conditioning • single tub wash basinWine Cellar Full Bath - “as is” Wood Shed & Potting Shed • access to back yardAdditional Features:Original Carriage House • original wrought iron hardware and hinges on doors • garage door to large room for storage/lawn equipment • second room with two horse stalls with bins for feed & hay • ladder to 2nd level loft where hay & feed was stored • additional feed bins from upper loft Stunning Landscaping Throughout • was originally professionally landscaped • 300 Year Old Tulip Poplar (remains of) • American Holly - pines • many rose beds • dogwoods • Siberian iris • flowering quince • magnolia • rhododendron • lily of the valley • azaleas • hand laid brick foundation walls throughout • original stone steps from the yard to the brick walkway • gorgeous brick walkways guide you through gardensPrivate Brick Patio • in the location of the old windmillHardwood Flooring Slate Roof Central Air Conditioning Gas Forced Air Heat Electric Baseboard Heat Inclusions: • Ceiling Fan (s) • Dishwasher • Disposal • Electronic Air Filter • Fireplace Screens/Doors • Furnace Humidifier • Refrigerator (s) • w/ ice maker • Stove or Range (to be replaced) • Wall Oven (s) • Window TreatmentsAdditional Inclusions: doors, newell posts in the carriage houseAdditional Exclusions: washer & dryer and freezer in lower level"As Is" Items: lower level bathroom (has not been used in a long time)Please Note: Room Sizes are Approximate.Legal Description: Lot 19, Block 10Subdivision: KensingtonYear Built: 1898Lot Size: 32,325 square feetEstimated property tax and non-tax charges in the first full fiscal year of ownership is $ 11,595.02.Asking Price: $ 1,600,000

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