Listed as a historical site by the Maryland Historical Trust, this distinctive home combines classic features with modern updates.

The home sits on a double lot along Baltimore Road in Rockville. Set back from the street, a trio of steps takes visitors from the sidewalk to the lead walk and the lush front yard. A series of brick steps leads to the charming covered front porch.

A red front door, with a storm door, opens to a gracious foyer with the original hardwood flooring, which runs throughout much of the house. Double doors lead to a sitting room or parlor that also could function as a bedroom. This room has a deep closet, tall baseboards, and another door, which leads to the dining room.

To the left of the foyer is the living room. A three-sided mitered window bay, with a stained-glass inset, is the focal point of this room. Crown molding gives it an elegant feel. The living room is open to the charming dining room, with its tin ceiling and Tiffany-style chandelier.

The kitchen was remodeled in 2004, but the charm and character of the room have been nicely maintained. White-paneled cabinets with stainless-steel knobs and pulls are reminiscent of an earlier time. A window above the large porcelain sink looks out to the yard. The floor is a two-tone gray ceramic tile. Appliances include a stainless-steel gas range and microwave, a dishwasher, and a side-by-side refrigerator. Also in the kitchen are corner cabinets, a ceiling fan and Corian countertops.

A countertop with room for stools separates the kitchen from the laundry/mudroom. The washer and dryer are here, and just beyond is a work area with built-in cabinetry. A door in the laundry/mudroom leads to the backyard.

Just off of the kitchen is an open pantry/hallway with built-in shelves. Directly off of this hallway is a completely updated full bathroom. A jetted tub/shower combination features dual shower heads. The vanity has a wooden mirror/medicine cabinet above it and is flanked by detailed lighting fixtures. A ceramic-tiled floor, column details, and a full-size stained-glass window fill the room with charm.

A second door in the bathroom leads to a landing at the base of the stairs to the second level. At the top of the stairs is a large area that could serve as a sitting room, a nursery or a den. A double window, a deep closet and under-eaves storage provide functionality.

The master bedroom features two closets and an angled ceiling. The second bedroom has a deep closet and an angled ceiling as well. Windows in both bedrooms provide plenty of natural light. The vast bathroom on this level features a clawfoot tub, a double window, wainscoting, chair rail and a faux-painted, angled ceiling.

The basement of the home is a traditional cellar with a stone foundation. It provides storage and access to the backyard.

The back and side yards are nicely landscaped and grassy. A storage shed is in the backyard. Additionally, a detached, two-car garage and a large, paved parking area provide room for as many as eight cars. The garage is accessible from an alley at the rear of the house.

Built in 1911, the home has an exterior of gray wood shingles, a metal roof, dormers and gables. Recent improvements include central air conditioning on the second level, and new gutters, a new boiler and a new water heater.

Specialties of the house

Address: 307 Baltimore Road, Rockville

Style: Bungalow

Lot size: 0.29 acre

Price: $529,000

Estimated taxes: $4,266

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2 full

Contact: Helen Hillstrom, Hillstrom Real Estate, 301-294-3000

Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m.