Welcome to this gorgeous and super rare 3 level post and beam construction house nestled close to sligo creek in the heart of Takoma Park!  You may ask yourself if this a city home or vacation home and be pleasantly surprised to find out it's both!  Get ready to relax as you approach into what feels like an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This home has two entrances - one from Hayward court below and one above accessed at the end of Colby Ave. Its unmatched curb appeal lines both entrances with luscious greenery and incredible tree top views. This lot features ultimate privacy while still offering plenty of space for visitors both inside and out!  Enjoy the best of both worlds with a flat sunny yard on one side and terraced natural garden with views on the other.   Spacious main level greets you with a huge open kitchen featuring a massive island and custom cabinetry.  Durable quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, designer backsplash and light fixtures from Rejuvenation make this kitchen a showstopper!  Light filled dining room surrounded by windows to take in  the views while enjoying a great meal.   Great living area opens to large deck perched up high with skylights and room for entertaining.  Main level bedroom could be guest room or amazing home office.  Modern mudroom and full bath equipped with tiled walk in shower with both a regular and handheld shower heads perfect for cooling off after time spent outdoors for both humans and pets! The second floor features owner~s suite which includes space for separate seating/office area, walk in closet of your dreams, and a newly updated owner~s bath with skylight, double sink vanity and tiled shower. Two more bedrooms both with closets and an updated shared bathroom round out this upper level. Lower level includes entry foyer leading into large bedroom/entertainment room/office on one side and large finished space on the other which provides tons of options to fit your lifestyle -  extra 6th bedroom, or large work from home space, ample storage,  workshop, art studio, gym and more. Lower level is fully above grade on two sides and can be accessed from both inside the house and a separate entrance on the Hayward Court side making it easy to create a separate in law suite, airbnb or studio if you choose.  Ample parking on both sides of the property make for easy access.  It's hard to find a home that checks so many boxes with the ultimate convenience of being near the city but still feel like you're on vacation.New water heater -2020 / 95% efficiency gas furnace 2014 / Architectural grade asphalt shingle roof and underlayment 2015 /Electric car Level 2 charger 2017  / Major interior renovation with all new kitchen, replacement of three bathrooms - 10/2018  / Expanded driveway with new retaining walls and drainage - 11/2018 / New fence and 2 new exterior doors - Therma Tru simulated divided light with insulating core - All replaced 2020.  Under 1 mile to TPSS Food coop, spring mill, seoul food.  1 mile to Girl and the vine wine bar, Cielo Rojo, Roscoe's pizza, Scissor and Comb Salon, Georgies Barbershop, Republic, Takoma Bev co and more! 1.4 miles to Takoma Red Line Metro