Featured as the Washington Post "House of the Week" in an article by Sophia Solano! What if you saw a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a house so unique and special that you couldn't resist? Please preview this amazing property, one of the largest residential lots on Capitol Hill at over 5000 SF, with an in-ground heated swimming pool. The property is a must-see and offers a unique sense of privacy not found in urban settings with a 10 foot wall covered with climbing hydrangea enclosing the front and ensuring serenity and privacy "behind the wall". The courtyard is professionally landscaped with something in bloom all year round, and the hardscaping creates multiple areas to congregate, relax, or socialize. The fountains and professional light display create a magical space for nighttime use. The house, parts of which date back to the Civil War era, is filled with nooks, crannies and old-world charm, yet large and spacious rooms, and $500,000 worth of updates and upgrades by current owners. The L-shaped house embraces the gorgeous courtyard and is designed so that every room gets of view and abundance of natural light.
Despite its unassuming facade, this oasis offers unparalleled elegance and seclusion. Entering through the secured gate, you'll find the expansive 5,000 plus -square-foot lot, one of Capitol Hill's largest, making this residence exceptional. Beyond the threshold lies a secret garden sanctuary with lush flower beds, shrubs, trees, a shimmering swimming pool, and inviting patios and decks. The exterior features gray painted brick accented with wood trim, exuding timeless elegance. The 16' by 38' heated pool, surrounded by travertine marble tiles, is adorned with fountains and LED lighting. - totally magical with lighting after dusk. A covered brick patio beneath the upper deck provides a tranquil retreat, while the front porch with pressure-treated pine decking beckons you home. Inside, the home spans almost 5,000 square feet of comfort and sophistication. From the foyer, enter an elegant living room with a marble fireplace and French doors leading to the front patio. The den offers built-in shelving and a bay area ideal for a library or media room. A spacious dining room features French doors opening to a covered deck and courtyard, perfect for indoor/outdoor dinner parties. The kitchen, renovated in a warm Mediterranean style, boasts vaulted ceilings, high-end stainless appliances, Italian ceramic tile floors, painted wood cabinets, and granite countertops, with skylights accentuating an exposed brick wall. There is a round breakfast bar and spiral staircase leading to a private home office above the carriage house. The adjoining huge family room with multiple walls of built-ins, gas fireplace, and French doors opening to courtyard and provides perfect space for casual indoor/outdoor entertaining. Upstair, the primary bedroom features oak hardwood floors, built-in shelves, an enormous walk-in closet, and French doors opening to a balcony overlooking the courtyard and pool. The luxurious primary bathroom has authentic mosaic marble tile, heated floors, exquisite cabinetry, and a walk-in glass-enclosed shower. Three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer comfort and versatility, with two bedrooms sharing a balcony.
Major updates/renovations ($500,000) including kitchen, primary bedroom/bath, extensive hardscape/landscape and more. The property includes an attached one-vehicle carriage house beneath the home office and two additional outdoor parking spaces. The neighborhood amenities of this Capitol Hill block include walking distance to Lincoln Park, cafes, a nearby Trader Joe's, and Eastern Market with indoor and outdoor markets open year-round. This amazing property offers privacy, space, and elegance in an estate-like setting.
