3500 Woodridge Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Striking, architecturally significant contemporary home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus den/dining room. This completely renovated Charles Goodman Contemporary home sits on private, beautiful wooded corner lot in Wheaton/Silver Spring Maryland close to Metro and D.C. line. Remodeled top to bottom in 2003 including a master suite addition, brand new kitchen, all new floors, and energy-saving glass and windows. $519,000. Features include: Wide open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, exposed brick fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide incredible light and wonderful views of the wooded surroundings. $150K+ in renovations and remodeling completed in 2003 including a large master suite addition with master bath (Silestone counters and double sink), opening to private stone patio with separate entrance. Completely remodeled kitchen with Silestone counters, ceramic tile flooring, and all stainless appliances including KitchenAid gas oven, KitchenAid refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. Private wooded lot with loads of outdoor living/entertainment space. Outdoor Jacuzzi outlet/hookup available. Entire heating and cooling system replaced in 2003; new roof installed in 2005. House is part of the Hammond Wood neighborhood which is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. This home was designated a "Contributing Structure" by the Maryland Historical Trust in 2005. Located just off Connecticut Avenue, just one mile from Wheaton Metro, three miles from Grosvenor Metro, and six miles from D.C. line. Convenient to parks, Beach Road, shops, and many diverse restaurants. House is fiber-optic ready (Verizon FIOS) with ultra-fast Internet, digital television and phone service available. Neighborhood Description In 2005, in recognition of the unique architecture originally designed by Charles Goodman, the Hammond Wood neighborhood was designated part of the National Register of Historic Places. Charles Goodman was a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright, and went on to design and build several neighborhoods in the DC area, including Hammond Wood. Goodman's houses are noted for their unique contemporary design including floor-to-ceiling windows that "bring the outdoors inside." This house has been completely renovated in a manner that preserves the original Goodman aesthetic, and has been designated a "Contributing Historic Structure" by the Maryland Historic Trust. What the National Historic Register Designation Does and Does not Mean: Improvements to the original footprint/structure of 3500 Woodridge are eligible for a 20% tax credit. (For example, when the new roof was installed in 2005, a tax credit of 20% was given.) This designation protects the neighborhood from potential intrusions by the federal and state government, such as new roads or highways. The historic designation does not mean that improvements or work to the house have to be vetted by a committee or any kind of third party. A review only comes into play if you are seeking the 20% tax credit. Nobody will bother you about the kind of doors or windows you might choose, or any other choices you might make as far as the house goes. There are no restrictions of any kind tied to the historic designation.