12025 Smoketree Road - Regent Park - $625,000

Listed by Long and Foster

Regent Park was built by Kettler Brothers in 1963. Just south of Montrose Road - this neighborhood funnels into Winston Churchill - and is very desirable for entry level Potomac.

This home has great curb appeal. With nicely trimmed shrubs and a slate and brick walk leading to the front door - it shows very nicely from the street. The home looks smaller than it really is - because the garage is not attached. There is a separate 2 car garage built behind the house on the left side.

The foyer as you enter has the staircase up to the left and a large brightly lit living room on the right. The large bay window in the front floods the room with light and showcases the hardwood floors. The dining room too benefits from the bright window - and is in the back corner of the home.

The kitchen has been updated (2006) - and has white 12x12 tiles throughout. The cabinets are new and the kitchen redesign provided lots of cabinet storage and pull out shelves. The only think I might change is the white Corian tops. They date the kitchen a bit - and would be well worth an upgrade to granite.

You step down from the foyer area a few steps to the powder room and extra large laundry room/mud room on the lower level in front. This entire area has tough laminate floor that looks great and will wear well. This room is one of the best features of this Kettler model - and is generally held in high regard by the family member responsible for laundry. A folding area, closets, laundry tub and space to hang delicates is a nice touch.

The family room is carpeted with Hunter green carpet. The walls are half paneling and older built ins tend to date the room a bit. A full brick wall fireplace anchors the room - and a slider provides access to the back yard and a small patio. The back yard is fenced and has plenty of room for kids with a swing set ready for action. The lot is only .23 acres, but ALL usable.

The stairway up to the bedroom level has new carpet that runs through the hall. A master bedroom has an updated bath but could use a style lift. The master bedroom is on the small side compared to today's standards, but it gets you into Potomac at a great price. The other bedrooms are kid/teen size - and the hall bath has been updated at some point in the past.

There is a bonus room on this level that could be used as a large bedroom or office. Someone in the past installed file cabinets in the side eave walls, and there is also a closet. A side window brings in plenty of light and the hardwood gleams. What a nice surprise for a home at this price point.

The basement is partially finished - but quite dated. It also needs to be aired out. The home is now vacant - and I don't think it gets much circulation. Laundry area is located here with plenty off additional space to finish the basement properly.

This home shows well - but needs some updating. The buyer's can make this one their own on a limited budget. Choose some granite - minor cosmetic updates to baths and family room - and you will have a winner. When the time comes - refinish the basement to give yourself room for the kids or your personal "mancave". This is priced fairly - but there is room to negotiate. I see this one settling in the $600K range.

11809 Devilwood Drive - Regent Park - $625,000

Listed by L&F

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This home is located a block off Seven Locks Road near Montrose Road. This 1963 rambler has been updated and extended with plenty of room for a family.

This home has been well maintained with an inviting brick walk leading to a new slate porch. The door opens to a small hardwood foyer that looks directly into an expanded and almost new kitchen. Beyond the kitchen is a 22x22 foot sun room with windows on all sides.

The living room and dining room are on your left side and are all hardwood. It looks like the carpet has been taken up here and the padding left. There is a musty odor that may go away if the padding is removed - I would advise the owners to take them up.

The bedrooms are on the left side of the home. There are two small kids bedrooms and a smaller master. The hall bath has been nicely redone with blue tile and looks great. The master bath has been updated, but needs some TLC. If there is hardwood underneath (I suspect there is) I would remove the carpet from the house. If the floors need it, they can be refinished. Removing the carpet and refinishing the floors will make it show much better and maybe rid the home of the musty odor.

The kitchen is large and completely redone with maple cabinets and granite. An island and fireplace make the kitchen show very well. The laundry facilities have also been moved to a closet at the far end of the kitchen. This update makes the home worth a second look.

The basement is unfinished and large. Freshly painted floors and zero clutter allow this space to show well. There is a door to a 2 car garage that is below the sun room above. There is a lot of potential to finish this area.

This home is larger then it looks from the outside. Great location for schools, shopping and commute make this an attractive possibility. This one should sell in the $615,000 range when all is said and done.