Storybook Queen Anne Victorian -- Amazing Opportunity to Own a Piece of History

This is your chance to finally live the dream - a warm, welcoming historic charmer updated for today's lifestyles. Beautifully preserved, the "Alta Vista House," also known as the "Keiser House," retains many of its original unique features including an elegant two-story mired bay window on the north facade, fieldstone foundation, gabled roofline, and wrap-around veranda with unique and historically accurate bracketing and spindles. Recognized as a Montgomery Country Historic Preservation Site, the new owners can serve as the next caretakers while basking in property's rich histor

Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this 1880's Queen Anne Victorian is sited on nearly half an acre, with gracious, alluring wrap-around porch sits high off the ground with grace and dignity.

Heart-of-pine flooring through the home beckons visitors to linger. The high ceilings and woodwork throughout create a true feeling of retreat. Whether curling up by the fire in the living room, a long evening spent with friends and family over dinner, or carefree days enjoying the porch and backyard, the ‘Alta Vista House’ is a cherished neighborhood treasure.

Main level includes mudroom, half bath, living room, formal dining and updated eat-in kitchen. With Marinace Granite countertops, slate tiled flooring, custom wood cabinetry, soapstone farm apron sink, stainless steel appliances, and eat-in area, the kitchen adds a modern touch to the charming historic details.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, access to finished attic space, and updated full bath. Walk-out fieldstone basement level includes another full bath, rec room, au pair suite and more storage.

Whether swinging under the trees, kicking a ball across the yard, or catching fireflies on summer nights, the yard allows for easy entertainment, future pool, sport court or garage. The attractive grounds have many and varied plantings, and is enclose with a natural split-rail fence.

One of Bethesda Magazine's "Great Neighborhood," Alta Vista is known as a "family-friendly neighborhood ... It’s not just one size fits all [but] it allows for a whole variety of residents.” (Bethesda Magazine 2016 Welcome Guide) This well-established community continues to delight residents decade after decade. Houses are eclectic in style and features, meaning all sorts of residents find this neighborhood to be their perfect oasis in the heart of the D.C. metro area.

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"Alta Vista" House Listing
Offered at $919,000
5506 Beech Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
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