Never offered before: An entertainer’s dream! Impressive south-facing TWO BEDROOM & DEN, TWO-BATHROOM flat sweeping 90 feet across the facade of the fabled Altamont in storied Kalorama. This property is an architectural marvel offering 10 foot ceilings, sumptuous mouldings, stained wood doors, refinished oak floors, a coveted OVAL ROOM, THREE WOOD BURNING FIREPLACES, 13 Pella windows & two historic curved glass windows.
A gracious entry foyer leads to a prodigious dining room with double doorways to a magnificent living room. Back-to-back fireplaces augment the elegance of these light-flooded entertaining spaces. Open to the dining room, the EFFICIENT BUT MIGHTY expanded galley kitchen features floor-to-ceiling custom solid wood cabinets, a pull-out pantry that can store ingredients, pans, and small appliances, high-end appliances including a Subzero French door refrigerator and Bertazzoni induction stove, soapstone countertops and Zellige tile backsplash. Clever toe-kick storage for sheet pans is present under sink & cabinet to left of stove.
Original French doors from the living room lead to the generous 750 square foot main suite. A private 19 foot oval office/den is adjoined to a wet bar with two under counter Subzero refrigerators leading to the grand main bedroom which features a third fireplace.
The main bathroom impresses with floor-to-ceiling calacatta gold marble tile and a custom frameless glass shower. Two custom walk-in closets and a laundry room with IN-UNIT WASHER & DRYER and built-in shelving offer exceptional storage.
The private second bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a dual-entry bathroom with slate herringbone tile floors and oversized tub with marble surround.
Living room and main suite enjoy central A/C. High-tech amenities include Lutron wireless lighting system, smart thermostat, wi-fi A/C window units in guest bedroom & dining room, Hunter Douglas electronic window shades in main suite and 5G alarm system.
Approximately 1,750 square feet per floor plan. A PRIME PARKING SPACE CONVEYS. A storage unit will be assigned by the building and a secure closet in the common hall conveys with the apartment.
Designed by Arthur Heaton, this remarkable and recognizable Grande Dame Italian Renaissance Revival building stands beautifully-preserved from its 1915 roots – elegant lobby features original terra cotta tile, gilded arches and 24-hour staffing. Residents also enjoy reception room with herringbone floors, wood burning fireplace & ornate plaster ceiling; iconic wood and glass revolving door, automatic & manually operated elevators, magnificent roof terrace with view of National Cathedral, US Capitol & top of Washington Monument. Reception room & roof terrace may be reserved for private affairs. The Board assigns extra storage to unit owners. Additional large laundry machines are in basement.
Professionally managed building has strong reserves, provisions for subleasing, and welcomes small pets with size & number limits. A testament to the appeal of the cooperative, several residents have moved within the building or combined apartments. FEE INCLUDES PROPERTY TAXES AND UTILITIES (WATER, SEWER, ELECTRIC, HEAT).
The Kalorama Triangle neighborhood is a leafy enclave just uphill from the heart of the city. Replete with character and history, the community enjoys the use of Kalorama Park which offers bench seating under mature trees, a playground, basketball courts, community garden plots and a Mariposa Garden.
Restaurant and retail highlights include Lapis, So’s Your Mom, Reveler’s Hour, Kalorama Pharmacy, Easy Tiger Tavern, Urban Dwell, Namak, Perry’s, Pitango, and an incoming Tatte Bakery.
Kalorama Triangle is situated between the Woodley Park & Dupont Circle red line Metro stations and enjoys several bus routes as well as easy access to Rock Creek Parkway, Connecticut & Massachusetts Avenues.
Agent is owner.
