Best New Listings: A Bungalow, A Colonial, and A Vintage Farmhouse

• October 28th 2022

by Ashley Hopko

This week's Best New Listings includes a farmhouse with vintage features near Rock Creek Park, a blue bungalow in Takoma Park and a white-washed brick colonial home. 

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A Vintage Farmhouse Near Rock Creek Park

Backing up to the northern section of Rock Creek Park, hints of the historical roots of this farmhouse can be seen throughout. The bottom floor features rustic wooden ceilings planks, a stone support wall with a wood-burning central fireplace and an open-concept room with built-in wall storage. The primary kitchen features warm wooden cabinetry, dark granite countertops and a sliding glass door leading out to the covered porch and grassy backyard. Upstairs, the primary bedroom connects to another full kitchen. The middle level of the home offers a front porch, two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a living room with a large brick fireplace. A driveway cuts through the backyard, leading to a one-car garage. 

• Full Listing: 8809 Jones Mill Road (map)
• Price: $999,000
• Bedrooms: Four
• Bathrooms: 2.5
• Square Feet: 1,640
• Year Built: 1913
• Listing Agents: Jeff Wilson & Hugh McDermott, TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Photo Courtesy of HDBros 

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A Modern Colonial in 16th Street Heights

This white-washed brick colonial home features modern accents such as clean-cut detailing and light wood flooring. The living space has a wood-burning brick fireplace, arched entryways and French doors that lead to a back porch and the enclosed yard beyond. A half bathroom, formal dining room and kitchen can also be found on the main level. Upstairs, new owners will find the primary suite and another bedroom with a separate bathroom. The basement offers storage space and a laundry area. An enclosed garage is accessible through a car-sized gate in the back fence. 

• Full Listing: 1469 Oglethorpe Street NW (map)
• Price: $849,000
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: 2.5
• Square Feet: 1,442
• Year Built: 1939
• Listing Agents: Daryl Judy & Danny Boitel, Washington Fine Properties

Photo Courtesy of HomeVisit 

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A Spacious Takoma Park Bungalow 

With a bright blue exterior, this bungalow sits in the heart of Takoma Park. All of this home's living space can be found on the main floor, while the basement has the laundry area, some storage and a half-bathroom. After passing through the wide front porch, guests and new owners will enter the living room, which features a white brick fireplace and large archways leading to the adjacent rooms. For those who work from home, an office with sliding doors sits directly to the left of the front door. The spacious kitchen features ample counter space, a white stone backsplash, white cabinetry and overhead lighting. 

• Full Listing: 7711 Carroll Avenue (map)
• Price: $685,000
• Bedrooms: Three 
• Bathrooms: 1.5 
• Square Feet: 1,320
• Year Built: 1930
• Listing Agent: Dan Metcalf, Long & Foster Real Estate

Photo Courtesy RealTour 

This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/best-new-listings-a-bungalow-a-colonial-and-a-vintage-farmhouse/20254.