Housing/sale/home
We are delighted to present this bright, beautiful and lovingly updated townhouse in the heart of Foggy Bottom. This fine home combines lovely old world charm along with contemporary flair. Special features include the following: front garden with custom designed sculpture; a gracious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and serene views of the patio; open dining area; cheerful kitchen with a breakfast bar and window; gleaming hardwood floors and high ceilings; generously sized bedrooms; updated bath with a skylight and a basement for storage and office area.
With a most convenient in-town location, this fine home is within a few minutes walk to shops, restaurants, the Waterfront, Georgetown, Downtown, Dupont Circle, the Kennedy Center, Rock Creek Park and the Metro.
MAIN LEVEL
Entry hall
Open, inviting kitchen with ceramic tile counter top, white cabinets, gas cooktop, dishwasher, disposal, wall oven, recessed lighting, and breakfast bar
Lovely dining area
Living room with a wood-burning fireplace and French doors opening to the patio
UPPER LEVEL
Spacious master bedroom with a double door closet, ceiling fan and crown molding
2nd bedroom with a double door closet and storage area (inside the closet)
Hall bathroom with a vanity, medicine cabinet and skylight
BASEMENT
Utility, storage and laundry area
Office area
HIGHLIGHTS
Brick exterior
Hardwood floors
Copper roof
Fenced brick patio
Outdoor lighting
SCULPTURE
The Arts in Foggy Bottom committee commission local sculptor Craig Schaffer (www.craigschaffer.com) to create ?Gallo Grande? for the outdoor art exhibit of 2008. This sculpture was selected as the favorite by many visitors and residents from the dozen pieces displayed in the neighborhood. After the exhibit closed, the owner purchased the one-ton welded-steel sculpture for her front garden.
SYSTEMS
Gas forced air heat
Electric central air conditioning
Gas hot water heater
SUMMARY OF IMPROVEMENTS
Re-lined the chimney
Installation of the rear brick patio (and replacement of back fence)
Refinished the hardwood floors
Replaced the light fixtures in the bathroom (and back yard)
Extensive landscaping of the front yard
Installation of the cooper roof
Replaced the gutters
Painted the front exterior of the house
Replaced the washer and dryer
Replaced the furnace, compressor and hot water heater ? ?07
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION
Two blocks to the Watergate shops, Trader Joe?s and restaurants
Two blocks to Metro, the Metrobus, GWU Hospital, the Kennedy Center and Rock Creek Park
Close to the State Department, IMF and World Bank, public library, public swimming pool, numerous hotels, several full-service health clubs, many fine shops and restaurants, the Waterfront and C&O Canal Tow Path for walking, running, biking and boating
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Lot Size 681 Sq. Ft.
Age: Estimated 111 Years
Taxes $6,444
Rental parking is available in the neighborhood. Please ask the listing agent for more information.
Offered at $679,000