3BR/2.5BA 2 level semi-detached clapboard home boasts 3 fireplaces, 2 sets of built-in bookcases for the bibliophile, and PARKING in an oversized GARAGE, all in a perfect perch on a quiet street 1 block to Barracks Row restaurants, 1 block to The Hill Center cultural mecca, and steps to Eastern Market. Approx 1750sf house plus 330sf garage (per floorplans, not to be used for valuation), 1st time on the market in 30 years, this estate sale property was lovingly maintained, and has been completely repainted. Bright living room has 3 windows, wood floor, and an exposed brick wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves that light up. Spacious center dining room easily accommodates 4-14, has parquet wood floors and rare coat closet near front door. Convenient powder room is discreetly located in the hall, across from SPACIOUS and clever under-stair storage.
Entertain more informally in the large kitchen, breakfasting at a table by the oversize window and a welcoming exposed brick fireplace (gas), w/comfy cork floor and an open peninsula design great for gathering, plus a cool KitchenAid fridge. Washer/dryer closet is at rear, while side door to rear patio makes al fresco entertaining easy.
Upstairs the big primary ensuite bedroom at rear easily accommodates its king bed, (or a queen bed plus a desk/sitting area), and features a large window, exposed wood beams, wood floor, large walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath w/glass stall shower. And that big walk-in closet w/a window could make a sweet WFH office space, too! Bright front bedroom has 3 windows, another exposed brick wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, wood floors and an almost 7’ long closet. Middle bedroom is carpeted for toasty toes, w/space for a desk, a large bright side window, and the 2nd full bath upstairs has a tub, built-in storage, and window.
Step outside to a flagstone-paved patio, bordered by planting beds w/hostas and hydrangeas, and partially sheltered by a mature tree. PARK in coveted oversize GARAGE for 1 car plus bikes plus plenty of storage space and Elfa shelving systems, w/keypad access from alley. Enjoy an excellent location, on a quiet street a block west to Barracks Row, a block north to neighborhood cultural center The Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital (and famed Little Pearl restaurant), and steps to Fragers, Eastern Market, Safeway, the multi-venue dining and drinking consortium The Roost, and several Capital BikeShares. AS IS Estate Sale. Carpe Diem!
