A distinctive front dormer and an end gable gambrel roof give this home just west of the Hood College campus all the hallmarks of a classic Dutch colonial. Built in 1937, this updated home is convenient to downtown Frederick, Fort Detrick and Route 15. Baker Park and Frederick Memorial Hospital are even closer.

From the semicircular flagstone walk, brick steps lead to a covered front entry.

Inside, the entry hall features a staircase with the original newel and banister. The refinished honey oak floor found here continues throughout this level. Other original features such as cut-glass knobs and Art Deco-inspired door hardware can be found throughout the house.

The formal living room is right of the entry hall. The bright, airy space has windows to the front and rear, and sconces flank a decorative fireplace with the original mantel. The fireplace's exposed brick chimney accents the adjacent sunroom/study, which also features a beadboard ceiling and crown molding.

Also near the living room is a full bathroom with a granite-topped vanity and a shower. The adjacent laundry accommodates a stacked washer/ dryer.

To the left of the entry hall, windows along two sides fill the dining room with daylight to augment the room's wrought-iron chandelier.

The adjacent kitchen has been completely updated with maple cabinets, recessed lights, granite countertops and an eat-in bar. The stainless-steel appliances include a Jenn-Air gas range and a dishwasher, and a built-in microwave.

Beyond the kitchen, the family room offers recessed lights and a ceiling fan. A custom TV niche crowns the room's gas fireplace, and nearby French doors lead to a shady, Trex deck overlooking the level, fenced backyard.

A separate flagstone patio and a detached two-car garage with alley access are at the rear of the property.

On the upper level, fully floored in heart pine, the master suite features a ceiling fan and three closets, one a walk-in. The master bathroom has ceramic tile, a dual vanity with a granite top, a garden tub, a linen closet, and a custom tile shower with a glass enclosure.

Two additional bedrooms, one with a ceiling fan, also are on this level. They share a hall bathroom with ceramic tile, a tub/shower and a linen closet.

The attic level has been finished as an office, a playroom or an optional fourth bedroom. The carpeted space has recessed lights and paired windows at each end.

The lower level is unfinished, but the slab-floored area, which offers ample dry storage and a utility sink, could be finished as additional living space. A Bilco door provides walkout access.

Specialties of the house

Address: 513 Magnolia Ave., Frederick

Style: Colonial

Price: $550,000

Estimated taxes: $7,223

Lot size: 0.16 acre

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3 full

Contact: Lisa Giuliani, Keller-Williams, 240-447-5766