Rarely available Reading Avenue! Delightful 3 Bedroom expanded Cape Cod with main level bedroom or den/office. Original hardwood floors throughout main and upper levels. Living room with wood burning fireplace, attractive mantel and lots of light . Separate dining room open to kitchen with breakfast bar. Thoughtfully updated kitchen and baths with new appliances and counters, loads of storage and shelving. Two bedrooms and updated bath upstairs.

Spacious lower level with light and bright finished family room, office or additional bedroom. Lots of useful built in spaces and storage. Large utility room with newer front loading large capacity washer and dryer, 2 sumps pumps and a french drain waterproofing system covering the entire basement.

Newer rear deck off main level for entertaining and new side porch off kitchen for the handy herb garden.

More delight awaits in the large, level and fully fenced back yard, perfect for pets and entertaining. A large barn shaped shed, complete with electricity, is currently used as a home gym and junior rock climbing wall but would also make a great home office, studio or workshop. A second utility shed with sliding doors for lawn equipment and ready for planting garden beds complete the idyllic back yard.

Location, location, location!! Short stroll to Rockville Metro, a plethora of shopping and dining options, and the best parks and outdoor spaces in Montgomery County including Maryvale Park, the playground at the old pump house, Croyden Creek Nature Center, Grandin Park tots playground and Movement Climbing Gym all less than a mile. Opportunity knocks - Updated detached home for less than a 2 bedroom condo!