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Thursday, May 21, 2009

12213 Ambleside Drive - Glen Park - $695,000

Listed by Weichert

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Glen Park is a community that was built in 1972. A mix of styles, there are colonials, splits and ramblers that are reasonably priced. Located in the Churchill Cluster, this community should be on your short list to consider in the below $800K range.

This is a well kept rambler about a block from Watts Branch Stream Park. There is a double wide driveway to supplement a single car garage. The plantings were in full bloom the day I viewed the home. Azaleas, Rhododendrons and large hostas dot the property. A gardener will be happy to see this inventory of beautiful flowering shrubs.

This is not a large home, but it has been renovated beautifully. The decor is up to date and tasteful, and you can move your things right in without any worries about redecorating.

The hardwood floors are in good shape and the kitchen has been updated and expanded with nice cabinets, Corian and a large beautiful skylight to let in plenty of natural light. An island is conveniently located by the kitchen entry for use as a breakfast bar or a place to sip a glass of wine while chatting with the chef. A picture window near the sink allows you to look at the beautiful plantings while washing and rinsing the dinner dishes.

A laundry room is located just off the kitchen in a corridor leading to the garage. A small sitting area at the kitchen entry was the old dining room before a rear addition. It is a nice transitional room now, with a round table that is a great spot to place fresh flowers from the garden.

There is a large addition on the back of the home that houses a family room. Cathedral ceilings and a large fireplace make this room the star of the home. Plenty of light, great place to look out on the yard or sit by the fire during the cool winter months. A door to the outside brings you to a lovely deck to lounge after dinner or sunbathe in the summertime.

The bedrooms are small, typical of the 1972 construction. The baths have been updated and are ready for new owners. If you do not need a large bedroom, or perhaps moving down from a larger Potomac home, take a look.

The basement is finished with panelling and carpet. This area could use a update, but the extra space is welcome.

This home is pretty and shows well. The overgrown yew bushes in the front of the home should be removed to let some light on the lawn and allow you to see the front of the home from the street. A small change will make a big difference in how the home is perceived.

This home may be a bit aggressively priced, but has just come on the market. They may be testing the waters. This may be better priced at $675K ans should settle between $650K and $675K when all is said and done.

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