Enchanting, extensively updated brick Colonial backing to Long Branch Trail. Enter through a thoughtfully designed mudroom with built-in cabinetry, bench seating, herringbone-patterned tile flooring, and peek-a-boo shelving open to the living room. The inviting living room features wood flooring and a front-facing bay window. The renovated eat-in kitchen is a true showstopper, offering a built-in banquette, quartz counters, a ZLINE gas range with exhaust hood, open, floating shelving, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, a modern globe chandelier, Merillat cabinetry, and walls out via French doors to the large rear deck overlooking a lush yard backing to parkland. Upstairs features hardwood flooring, good ceiling height and an updated bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower with marble accents. The lower level includes a bonus room/office, laundry and storage area, and a bright, private third bedroom with walk-out access to the backyard, creating an ideal in-law suite with its own en-suite bathroom featuring a glass-partitioned shower and hexagonal tile flooring. The fenced backyard includes a picturesque deck, patio, lush landscaping, and a shed. The property backs to the beloved Long Branch Park Trail and offers easy access to transit, including being just minutes from the upcoming Purple Line. This exceptional property delivers a vibrant urban lifestyle moments from the amenities of Takoma Park, while being outside its tax area and also providing direct access to nature. Ideally situated just steps from Long Branch’s shops and restaurants, blocks from Sligo Creek’s hiker-biker trails, parks, playgrounds, the new Koma Café, the forthcoming Purple Line, and with convenient access to the Red Line Metro. Come on over!