5602 40th Avenue

About this property

Classic Craftsman in the heart of hip, happening, historic Hyattsville! Welcoming covered porch. 9' ceilings on the main level and gorgeous oak & pine flooring throughout. Updated windows each have beautiful blinds or shades that open top and bottom. A beautiful & classic trio of arches welcome you, visually divide the living & dining rooms plus they provide super-useful shelving. Open and well-organized kitchen with an island, granite countertops, pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances and a space for everything! What a wonderful space to prepare Thanksgiving or dinner every night. Charming side entry makes bringing the groceries in easy. Off the kitchen is a balcony/screened porch a perfect spot for your morning coffee or to watch over the kids playing in the yard! The main level has a full bath with a shower/tub & classic subway tile. The front bedroom could make a great office with 3 windows and front views. The rear bedroom is super deep and connects to the kitchen as well – perhaps a main level family room instead?Upstairs the wood floors continue! The primary bedroom with its cool, angled ceiling, sits at the front with a pair of east-facing windows, a spacious walk-in closet & under eave storage too! Fabulous ensuite bath with HEATED FLOORS, a spacious glass shower with tower & adjustable shower jets! Plus more under eave storage. Two additional bedrooms share their own hall bath with a tub/shower; and the laundry is conveniently located on the sleeping level. The unfinished basement has lots of room for storage and holds the utilities including a high-efficiency gas heating system, hot water heater and 200 amp electrical box. The 2nd level is heated and cooled by a heat pump system. The ribbon driveway leads to the detached garage with its classic school house light fixture that matches the side porch light! Garden boxes are ready for next season and there's plenty of room to plant and play.Location can't be beat within a mile of METRO for an easy commute. Just blocks to Driskell Park with soccer fields, basketball/tennis/pickleball courts, a splash park and a tot lot too! Through the woods is the path to the Northwest Branch Trail for beautiful walks or rides along the Anacostia River. Jump on the Trolley Trail and stop for dinner, ice cream or a beer at Franklin's. Grab your groceries at Yes Organic Market or make your way to Riverdale Park for Texas 250 BBQ, Riviera Tapas or Manifest Bread! Pick up some awesome cheese at Whole Foods and head back home. It truly is a wonderful spot to land.