5011 42nd Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Welcome to Fox's Barn, a lovingly maintained and updated Victorian cottage dwelling situated on a beautifully landscaped double lot in the heart of historic Hyattsville. Classic details throughout include high ceilings, gorgeous wood floors, original woodwork and light fixtures, leaded glass transom windows above bedroom doorways and meticulously restored fretwork. Gracious in-set front porch with room for a swing. Welcoming entry hall with decorative corner fireplace & mantel, a dramatic stairwell with turned spindles & a carved newel post. The living room has five 9 over 2 windows & a wood stove with its gorgeous tiled surround. Proper dining room is open to the gourmet, eat-in kitchen which has stainless steel appliances, a mobile island that tucks away when not needed and bench seating with additional storage. The kitchen walks out to a side porch with a gazebo! Notice the exterior eyebrow roof over the entryway, At the rear is an updated and classic full bath with subway tile in the glass shower. Don't miss the door with its leaded glass design. A favorite and most useful area is the mudroom that exits to the driveway and garage. Laundry and a large storage closet are located here and there's lots of space to hang coats, backpacks & place your muddy boots! Upstairs you're greeted by a classic arch in the hallway. There are four spacious bedrooms each with a dormer window with adorable window seats and spectacular decorative valence spindle friezes. The 2nd floor windows are 12 over 1 just gorgeous! The walk-up, finished attic has a skylight, paneled walls & ceiling and a bank of windows with great views! There's a claw foot tub in the upper level bath, and the A/C unit for the 2nd & 3rd levels is located under the eaves. There's a bath on each level of this wonderful home! The cellar holds the updated boiler system and is a great spot for your wine collection! This fabulous and unique home is surrounded by fruit trees and extensive gardens, a charming sunflower gazebo, a large and useful garage for tinkering & storage and a permeable driveway bordered by vintage bricks from the Calvert brickworks. Every inch of this property has been carefully preserved and restored by the current and previous owners. The house is clad completely in cypress and cedar shakes. Architecturally she is one-of-a-kind! Within blocks of Arts District Hyattsville's shops & restaurants, easy access to Metro & MARC! You will love living here!