A charming bungalow on a pleasant residential street is not far from downtown Silver Spring. Built in 1923, the home has been well maintained, as multiple renovations have used every bit of available space in a creative and attractive manner.

The price recently was reduced by almost $20,000, and a second full bathroom will soon be finished in the basement.

The home's gray-and-white vinyl siding with brick contrast appears clean and welcoming, as does the large porch, which has room for several seats.

The front door opens into the living room, where the focal point is a wood-burning fireplace. Both the living room and adjacent dining room have excellently maintained wood floors, fresh paint and a window air-conditioning unit. Additional window units are in the basement and the attic bedroom. Radiators in several rooms deliver natural-gas heat.

The master bedroom has a ceiling fan, a closet and white window blinds. Flanked by two narrow hall closets, the full bathroom was renovated a few years ago. It has a tub and a shower, a tile floor, and an attractive vanity.

The second bedroom is smaller but perfect for a nursery, an office or an exercise room. The bedrooms have nice light fixtures and, as with the rest of the house, have been carefully maintained and refurbished. Closet and room doors on the main level are all wood. Recently refinished in dark cherry, they provide interesting contrast and character to the space.

The kitchen maximizes its space well with a backsplash of glass tile above the sink, and a shelf bar that doubles as a breakfast bar and snack counter. GE appliances include a gas stove and oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

Outside the kitchen are steps leading down to the backyard. Another door adjacent to the kitchen provides basement access.

A recreation or guest room has been recently created downstairs, with the addition of a wall separating this part of the basement from the utility area reserved for the furnace and hot water heater. A new full bathroom will soon be installed adjacent to the laundry area (washer, dryer and laundry sink). There is more storage here, too, as well as the one-car garage, accessible from the outside shared driveway.

The upstairs bedroom, created from attic space, is located up a steep flight of steps. This area, totally paneled in wood, is reminiscent of a vacation cabin. It includes multiple drawers and closet areas built into the walls. There is room here for twin beds, flanking the window with its air conditioning unit.

The house is not far from Montgomery College, the Silver Spring Red Line Metro station, shops and restaurants.

Specialties of the house

g Address: 8104 Carroll Lane, Silver Spring

g Style: Bungalow

g Price: $389,000

g Estimated taxes: $5,037

g Lot size: 0.18 acre

g Bedrooms: 3

g Bathrooms: 2 full

g Contact: Koki Adasi-Efuya, Long & Foster Real Estate, 240-994-3941