743 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111

Just in time for Summer! Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1/1 bath, Shabby Chic country cottage nestled on a spacious 0.30-acre level lot in the heart of Monkton! Walk to all conveniences and enjoy the best of the "Hereford Community" Way of Life! This all-brick Cape Cod with front dormered windows is a Gem waiting for personal decorating touches throughout! Through the front door, you are greeted by foyer featuring a coat rack and beautiful hardwood floors. The large living room boasts built-in cabinets and bookshelves surrounding the fireplace. The woodburning fireplace is equipped with a recently sleeved chimney, ready to accommodate a new wood stove (if preferred). Wainscoting adds depth and visual interest to the painted walls, while three windows and a side entrance provide access to the covered side porch. A lovely sunroom addition at the rear of the home brings in abundant natural light and a living space that opens to the beautiful, fenced backyard. The kitchen, with a breakfast bar, butcher-block countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a charming farm sink, combines function with country style. The dining area features a built-in banquette, two windows, and a chandelier, creating a gathering place. Each bedroom, including the primary suite, offers comfort and charm... the current owners expanded and improved the closet space! A colorful "Playroom" is off the 2nd BD... the family bath is in the hall. The partially finished full basement is perfect for entertainment, with windows that let in lots of natural light, and is a great space for a HUGE TV to watch the game! A fully fenced backyard, complete with a newer paver patio and playground equipment, is ideal for family gatherings, grilling, and family pets. The two-car all-brick detached garage is equipped with power and lighting, offering great workshop potential and a huge attic for storage. UPDATES INCLUDE: whole-house water filter, softener and neutralizer, radon remediation system, additional electrical outlets added to the main house, basement, and garage, rear paver patio and walkway, electric kitchen range with double ovens and microwave, exterior flood lights, major landscaping projects, fascia boards and gutters on the garage, and renovations to the sunroom! Lower-level laundry area with a recent Maytag W/D. This home is truly a super opportunity waiting for its new owner! Good things come in 2,144 sq. ft. "Packages," and the Hereford School Zone is icing on the cake! The historic NCR Trail is 1.1 Miles away, offering 17 Mi of hiking and biking next to the Gunpowder! This super-convenient location is less than a mile off I-83N Mt. Carmel Rd. East Exit and Graul's supermarket...Less than 5 minutes to the award-winning Hereford High School campus and fields!