Just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Frederick's stores, this home atop a hill offers a scenic view of the city's lights and steeples, as well as a quiet, large yard that feels like a private oasis.

A shaded, grassy yard with an original brick barbecue and a slate patio frames a 7,200-square-foot business/warehouse currently being used as a custom cabinet shop. This shop offers many options for potential businesses and has storage, upgraded electric systems for machinery, a soundproof room, two half baths and finished office space.

A door to the back of the warehouse opens to a fenced, level yard.

The colonial with picturesque red shutters was built in 1912 from a kit by Sears, Roebuck and Co. A covered side porch boasts a ceiling fan, wood floors and maintenance-free railings. The views from here are endless.

Inside the decorative door, a family room greets guests and includes a faux brick fireplace and large windows. All of the windows have been replaced recently. Original French wood doors add a decorative touch and charming chandeliers convey.This floor and the top floor are covered in carpet, but plank hardwood floors are underneath.

This level also offers an eat-in kitchen with a built-in microwave, a side-by-side refrigerator and a picture window. A separate breakfast room is a cozy spot.

Adjacent, the dining room is spacious. A nearby half bath recently was installed.

Off of the cozy den, with its cedar floors, an attached greenhouse is a welcome addition for avid gardeners.

Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms all offer closets, and there is a full bathroom along the hall. A pull-down attic is large and has room for storage or possibly a finished space in the future.

The basement is finished into a large rec room with recessed lights, paneled walls and a walk-out to the one-car garage.

This home also features a new furnace and dual-zoned air conditioning. Three separate sheds all convey. There is a convenient parking area and a chain-link fence that separates the home and business.

Specialties of the house

g Address: 203 Linden Ave., Frederick

g Style: Colonial

g Lot Size: 2.43 acres

g Price: $859,000

g Estimated taxes: $5,937

g Bedrooms: 4

g Bathrooms: 1 full, 2 half

g Contact: Jerry Rotter, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 301-335-9330