Listed by
Marsha F. Crowley

Perfect Blend of the
Old and the New

$400,000

Call Me!
(301) 330-6770 x 430

16131 Riffle Ford Road
Darnestown, MD 20878

This charming home built in 1946 has been updated to perfection and the addition of the great room has blended the old and new in perfect harmony. You enter through a beautiful wood front door into the foyer with rag painting and acorn stenciling on the bottom. To your right is the comfortable family room with brick wood- burning fireplace, three large windows and a deep coat closet. On your left is the fabulous great room addition. Where does one start to describe this gorgeous room? Vaulted ceilings, large windows, French doors to the backyard, wood burning fireplace with mahogany-stained wood mantle and paneling, and exquisite custom draperies finish off this elegant room. The separate dining room adjoins to this room for the ultimate in entertaining space.

Next to the dining room is a large bright and cherry kitchen with tall white cabinets, oak and granite counters, beautiful tile and built-in corner settee which matches the classic wallpaper. The appliances have been replaced as needed. Over the sink is an opening garden window .The convenient back door enters into the glass enclosed porch/mud room with laundry room adjoining. In the hallway leading from the front hall to the kitchen is a newly updated full bath that sparkles.

The second floor, though not large, has been remodeled in the most useable and appealing manner. There are three bedrooms, with the largest being used as the master bedroom. The others have been children’s rooms and the smallest, is really a fun room. This room has built-in desk, storage and shelves and a loft bed. There is also a separate window A/C unit for the loft to ensure comfort. Each bed room has a good sized closet. In the hallway, the most elegant full bath has just been remodeled. It has dentil molding, gorgeous brass fixtures and lighting, wainscoting, hand-painted tile and a built-in nook with mirror and drawers. In addition, a superb custom-designed linen closet has recently been built in. A large walk-in closet as you come to the top of the stairs would make a great nursery and was, at one time, used as an office.

The lower level adds a whole other dimension to this home. A large portion has been attractively finished with very high ceilings and wool Berber carpet with upgraded pad. There is a large recreation room with wood-burning stove, an efficiency kitchen and another room that has been used as a bedroom and has its own full bath. Again there is wonderful closet space with a large closet in the recreation room and in the bedroom. There is also a door to the outside. The unfinished area is quite large with ample storage room.

Outside is a whole other area to explore. The acre lot is fenced. There are wonderful mature trees, landscaping and gardens. The barn and one shed have electricity. The barn has a loft playroom that the children love. There is a circular drive with lots of parking area.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES:

• This charming home has been completely updated:
  
  • vinyl siding and windows replaced
  • gas heat and electric A/C new 1995 and hot water heater in 1999
  • kitchen remodeled in 1996
  • new septic field 1998
  • washer and dryer replaced in 1996
  • electrical wiring updated in 1996
• Gorgeous great room addition with vaulted ceiling ,brick wood burning fireplace, mahogany- stained wood mantle and paneling, large windows, French doors to the back yard, recessed lighting plus track lighting and exquisite custom made draperies
• Enchanting oak staircase to the second floor with newel post and chair rail
• Laundry chute from master bedroom to laundry room
• Lower level recreation room with wood stove, efficiency kitchen plus a possible bedroom with pocket doors and a full bath
• Cheery kitchen has extra tall white cabinets to the ceiling, under cabinet lighting, oak and granite counters, tile backsplash with decorator tiles, opening garden window and built-in settee (with storage under seats) which matches the attractive wallpaper
• Knotty pine paneling covers the back porch. The built-in seating provides a great storage area for boots and skates and gloves and hats
• Laundry room off back porch has laundry tub and extra storage
• Three full baths, upstairs remodeling just completed in the most elegant fashion
• Three bedrooms on second level (one with a loft bed) and a possible fourth in the lower level
• Custom-designed linen closet on second level plus a super large walk-in closet
• Barn with electricity and loft playroom
• Two sheds – one is a garden shed and the other has electricity and would make a great work shop
• Completely fenced acre lot (including invisible dog fencing)
• Circular drive for ease of ingress and egress plus lots of parking spaces

Call Marsha F. Crowley

(301)330-6770 x 430

Email:mfcrowley@erols.com