6824 PINEWAY University Park, MD 20782

A great American home! - It is your turn to write a chapter in the history of this magnificent University Park home. This majestic, brick and slate Colonial-style home was custom-built in 1941 and features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a wood-burning fireplace, an expansive kitchen, study with built-ins, enormous family room, screened porch, large terrace, two car garage and ample storage space. The sun-filled, large-scale rooms have exquisite classically proportioned trim details such as crown molding, chair rails and compound base board. Most of the house is freshly painted, the original oak floors sparkle and light pours through the beautifully maintained windows. The classic, quality craftsmanship of yesterday stands out on the home’s warm brick exterior, slate roof and operable wood shutters.
Upon entering, the foyer welcomes you with gleaming white marble floors and a staircase adorned with intricate woodwork. To the right, a cozy study with built-ins and a powder room awaits, while to the left, the spacious living room features a wood-burning fireplace and leads to a charming screen porch. The dining room, connected to the family room through French doors, offers a versatile space for relaxation or gatherings. The kitchen boasts generous counter space, stainless steel appliances, and a bay window overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes access to a balcony and three closets, accompanied by two additional bedrooms and a shared bathroom. The attic provides additional space flooded with natural light. The basement level features a utility room with laundry facilities and storage, along with a two-car garage. Additionally, there is a separate suite with its own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom—ideal for guests or family members seeking privacy.
This home has been lovingly maintained through the years and features many comfortable upgrades. The heating and cooling is zoned for precise comfort in each area of the house. The recently installed, high-efficiency Navien tankless water heater provides warm water to all the faucets and feeds the cozy radiator system. An Ergomax heat exchanger provides additional heat and cooling. The newer Carrier AC unit keeps the house comfortably cool in the summer. There are two main electrical panels providing 300 Amps to the house. In addition to a fresh coat of paint on most walls, the current owners updated the recessed lights to modern LED fixtures in the foyer, living room and dining room. There is a newly installed drywall ceiling in the family room, new switch/receptacle plates in many rooms and a new damper and chimney cap.
For those who love outdoor living, they will love that this house is perched up on a 1/4 acre of land with pretty landscaping and lovely terracing. The back yard is fully fenced. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened porch off the living room or the large, private balcony off of the primary suite. You and your guest will love the elevated patio with a BBQ grill and built-in seating conveniently located directly off the kitchen.
University Park is a highly desirable neighborhood located along the Route One Corridor in Prince Georges County. The impressive tree canopy and visually-appealing, well-maintained houses are trademarks of the neighborhood which maintains a quiet small-town feel while, at the same time, being in easy reach of public transportation, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. There is an active civic association which hosts the 4th of July parade, an annual chili cook-off, outdoor movie nights and other fun, yearly events. Families with young children appreciate that University Park Elementary is one of the top-rated schools in the county.