This quintessential historic country house is located in beloved Capitol View Park, between downtown Silver Spring and Kensington, yet a million miles away in spirit. The Alger Barbee house was built in 1893. It has a historic designation through the Maryland Historical Trust. It retains its charm and character although numerous improvements and upgrades were made throughout. The original house was built on fieldstone foundations and overlooks a great lawn. Broad porches wrap around two sides of the house. It is surrounded by trees and presents excellent opportunities for indoor/outdoor living. Recently rebuilt steps lead to the lower covered terrace from the porch. There are views of trees from every window. The open living/dining room was expanded in the distant past to create a flexible space for entertaining, and has beautiful wood floors, diamond pattern windows, and an entrance to the porch. A Dutch door leads from the living room to stairs to the lower level, which has full height ceilings and large windows. There are two finished room on the lower level, with brick and slate floors. The laundry with a washer and dryer has a quarter bath and work space. The second room could be a family room office or playroom, and opens to a covered terrace on the ground level. The kitchen includes a gas range, dishwasher, microwave and a work island. There is a powder room on the main living level. The second level has three bedrooms, all with original wood floors, and a remodeled bath with a tub/shower. There are pull down stairs to a storage attic. A storage room for garden equipment and tools is located below the porch. There is a separate furnace and electrical room. The home is heated by gas forced air. A heat pump provides central air conditioning and heat to the second level. The garage can accommodate small two cars. Recent improvements to the home include a new roof, restoration of the large porch roof, rebuilding the exterior stairs, restoration of the concrete terrace and installation of french drains on the west side of the house. Notice: This property includes part of lots 24,25,26 and 27. See the surveyor's flags and the survey for complete information. The real estate tax bill and lot size stated on the tax records are not accurate. See surveyors flags that define the perimeter of this property.