Welcome home to this spacious, beautiful brick front townhome in Longmead Crossing; the heart of Montgomery County! Perfect for entertaining family and friends, the main level features a bright open floor plan, a re-designed European style kitchen, and fully re-finished solid hardwood floors. Sleek chrome and glass stair railing designed and built by a National Gallery of Art craftsman. Exhale on your maintenance free deck; perfect for grilling, sunbathing, or just relaxing in the sunshine and fresh air. The upper level is accented by maintenance free hardwood floors, and a vaulted ceiling in the primary bedroom. A skylight in the roomy primary bath elevates the theme of natural light throughout the home. Generously sized second and third bedrooms complete your very comfortable upper level. The lower level is a paragon of practicality. Entering from the main level or from the outside at ground level affords maximum flexibility for a potential rental, in-law, or au pair suite. The large family/rec room with a working gas fireplace will warm you on those chilly nights. The bonus full size window in the rear adds even more light. The bonus lower level full bath features a tub for the little ones. The bonus room in back could be converted to a second kitchen if desired; plumbing hook-ups are ready. Note the existing second fridge is included. Lush gardens in front and back with perennial plants, shrubbery, and trees. There is quick and easy access to the ICC (3 minutes away), The Glenmont metro stop is 9 min away. The Metro Bus stop is walkable (at Homecrest Rd & Longmead Crossing Rd.). Convenient shopping, and area parks (Northwest Park, G.C., Layhill Park) are less than a mile away. Excellent schools are nearby! Consult Montgomery Co. Schools directly for school assignments.