A quiet Sunday stroll to the gourmet coffee houses and vintage clothing stores is one way new homeowners could spend their time once they move into the historic, turn-of-the-century brick home just steps from picturesque City Hall.

Another option would be to relax on the wide front porch, flanked by white columns, looking out over the gated front yard and neighboring historic properties.

Inside the oak front door, bordered by leaded-glass sidelights, an elegant, welcoming foyer greets visitors with a brick, wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings throughout and a curved wooden open staircase.

Adjacent, pocket doors open to a formal living room boasting refinished plank wood floors, another wood-burning fireplace with built-in shelves on either side. A bay window offers a generous view of the front yard.

The dining room nearby also is accessed via pocket doors and is large enough to entertain many guests, as well as contain a grand piano. An antique chandelier hangs from a medallion accent. Steps down from here lead to the sunroom filled with windows and built-in storage. This room allows a great view of the surprisingly private, large backyard. A brick patio is an ideal spot for balmy summer nights. There is a shed in the back and off-street parking.

Back inside, the kitchen features plenty of cabinets and upgraded appliances, as well as an adjacent laundry with a washer and dryer that convey. Also in the laundry room is a beautiful, built-in china cabinet.

This level also has a powder room tucked under the stairs and a back staircase.

Upstairs, the master suite is spacious, with wide windows that are echoed in all of the bedrooms. A dressing suite with two walk-in closets opens to a full bath. This bath is outfitted with ceramic tile and dual vanities. There are two additional walk-in closets in the bedroom.

Along the hallway, two additional bedrooms feature wood floors, large closets and doors to the second-level sun porch. A full bath offers more ceramic tile and sun-filled windows.

Although this home is historic, closets are tucked away along every hallway and in every bedroom – a welcome feature in today's market.

Wooden steps lead up to the third, full level. Here, three large bedrooms offer closets and plenty of character in the nooks and eaves. A full bath boasts the staple in older homes – a clawfoot, deep bathtub. A pedestal sink also is here.

The third level includes a kitchenette with a small refrigerator, a stove and cabinets and could be used as an in-law suite or an apartment. Doors to the third-level sun porch are in one of the bedrooms and the kitchenette.

Besides being surrounded by large, shady trees, this home also offers central air on the first level and an unfinished, yet clean basement that can offers more storage.

Specialties of the house

Address: 103 Record St., Frederick

Style: Colonial

Lot size: 0.15 acre

Price: $789,000

Estimated taxes: $7,937

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half

Contact: Tom Poss, Long & Foster Real Estate, 301-335-9330