6J Hillside Rd

COOP FEES are the combination of Special Assessments: $429 and MONTHLY TAXES:$319. Total Monthly Fees $748. A lantern in the forest, this 3 bed, 2 bath end unit welcomes with its glow, enveloped by the majestic green that gives the place its name. A sterling slice of Art Deco ~ via the Bauhaus ~ it~s a contemporary showpiece renovated by renowned architect Mark McInturff, updated for today. From the brushed chrome door handles, to the streamline molding, to the sleekly styled windows ~ hallmark of the moderne ~ the renovation celebrates the aesthetic with finishes and fixtures that wed past with future. The sun-splashed vibe flows from room to room, evening glow enhanced by gallery lighting. In summer, stylish fans keep it cool in concert with a new HVAC system. Or go outside. French doors open into an ebullient landscape designed by the artist-owner. Next to a park, it~s a short stroll down a wooded path to the town center. Like many architects, McInturff was smitten with the utopian community ~ designed by out-of-work creatives, championed by Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt ~ offering hope in challenging times. A moderne theater anchors the town center, where the New Deal Cafe offers the best in local music, and cuisine. The community center ~ with signature Deco sculpture ~ invites with programs for the active, along with two olympic pools, tennis courts, and fitness facility. Scenic trails loop a lake ~ perfect on a lazy afternoon ~ with delightful pocket parks, hidden from the street, throughout. Ahead of its time, Greenbelt is now a national historic landmark. As a bonus, architect McInturff designed a jewel-box addition, its sunny glass facade facing south into the secluded setting. A bedroom, family room, studio . . . your dream to build. Or, as shown here, a screen porch to enclose later. Though the community feels like a private enclave ~ no cut-throughs ~ it~s right off 95 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with Metro and Amtrak nearby. Weekends in New York, easy.