SoHo comes to Seventh Street in this all-brick duplex in downtown Frederick. An industrial ambiance and interior features such as exposed brick and contemporary fixtures, add a distinct, loftlike air to this three-level home situated in the Historic District's north end. That loft feel carries over to the lifestyle, with everything from live music and art galleries to Vietnamese food and a brand new bakery/café within a few blocks.

Fronting on Seventh, the deep porch retains its original, turned-wood posts and beadboard ceiling. Inside, the front entry opens to a living room with exposed brick on the front wall. New crown with dentil molding adds detail, as does an original fireplace. Currently nonfunctioning, the fireplace has a brick hearth and the original mantel. The room's refinished heart-pine floors continue throughout this level.

Crown molding and chair rail accent the adjacent dining room, but the room's real focus is the original staircase. Set at the rear of the room, the stairs feature the original newel and banister, its refinished heart pine burnished to rich red tones.

Beyond, past a set of stairs accessing the lower level, is the kitchen. The room's black, ceramic-tile countertops contrast with the all-stainless-steel Frigidaire appliances. The ceramic-tile backsplash in earth tones add warmth and color. The kitchen also features beadboard wainscoting and a contemporary-style ceiling fan.

A door at the rear opens to a small deck and a patio overlooking a backyard with two spaces for off-street parking and a massive, old sycamore tree. The adjacent vacant lot also is on the market, although listed with a different Realtor.

On the upper level are three bedrooms, a full bath and refinished heart-pine floors throughout. The front bedroom features exposed brick accents, crown molding and a contemporary-style ceiling fan. The rear bedroom has the same crown, exposed brick and fan, as well as windows on two sides and a private balcony overlooking the backyard.

Off the connecting hall is a third bedroom with crown and chair rail. A full bath with a ceramic-tile floor, beadboard wainscoting, a tub/shower with a ceramic-tile surround and a contemporary sink completes this level.

On the partially finished lower level, there is a media room with a concrete floor, painted stone walls and recessed lights. The room's screen and projection system convey, as do the washer and dryer in the adjacent laundry. Also on this level are a storage/utility room and a half bath with a slate-tile floor and a pedestal sink.

Specialties of the house

Address: 230 E. 7th St., Frederick

Style: Duplex

Lot size: 0.08 acre

Price: $235,000

Estimated taxes: $2,836

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 half

Contact: Mike Muren, Mackintosh Realtors, 301-524-4471, 301-662-0155

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