This spectacular home offers elegant and sophisticated living in a fabulous location, one of the best in the Nation's Capital, only steps from The Rideau Canal. Although the main house is dated 1856, having been gutted to the studs with a sympathetic eye in 2018, the home enjoys spectacular character details and upscale finishes.
The gated front courtyard is lined with picturesque plantation hydrangeas and Asian pear trees. There is a fabulous covered pergola with a seating area and a double garage fronted by a stone driveway where one can park 2 cars. The home has tremendous curb appeal with all new high-end Pella windows and doors throughout.
The front door opens to the dramatic main floor living space. The foyer and main hallway enjoy beautiful radiant-heated marble floors with inlaid marble tile details. The foyer features soaring ceilings, exposed brick and a sweeping staircase with custom wrought iron railing. A custom antique stained-glass window and skylight enhance the drama of this space.
The open concept living / dining room enjoys sophisticated herringbone oak flooring with a hand-rubbed oil finish. The living room has a gas fireplace with a granite surround and accesses the pergola, which is ideal for dining outdoors. The luxurious kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances by Sub-Zero, Wolf and Miele. With heated floors and a gorgeous stained-glass window piece hanging over the kitchen double Franke sink, this room is fantastic. The Wolf gas range has access to a pot filler, and the appliances include a Miele cappuccino / espresso maker, Miele steam oven and a Wolf warming drawer. The kitchen counters and backsplash are composed of granite and there are two sinks: one for serving and the other for general usage. It is truly a chef's kitchen with no expense spared. The mudroom / laundry room also features matching granite counters, as well as a second refrigerator, wine fridge with dual temperatures for red and white wine, dishwasher and sink to facilitate easy entertaining. It was set up as a prep kitchen for when large entertaining was planned with the access to the porcelain paved garage. There is also an elegant powder room with an exposed brick wall and a Horus faucet on this floor.
The elegant tone of the home continues on the second floor. The landing has a gorgeous double height, curved custom stained glass window. The vaulted fabulous second floor family room has a linear gas fireplace and an oversized TV with surround sound bar. It also offers sliding door access to a romantic balcony where one can read a book, enjoy morning coffee or soak in the sun. The second floor study has a built-in desk and shelving for storage, books and display. It would make a wonderful fourth bedroom and is currently used with a queen size pull-out couch as a guest bedroom.
The stunning primary suite has a gas fireplace and a hotel-like ensuite bathroom with Perrin & Rowe faucets, marble flooring and counters, and a heated towel rack. Two sinks, a soaking tub and separate glass shower complete the feeling of timeless luxury. There are also custom closets in the primary suite. The second bedroom also enjoys beautiful closets and a full family bathroom concludes the second floor living space. The third floor offers another luxurious oversized bedroom suite with its own lovely master styled ensuite bathroom and a sitting room.
The exterior of the home has been equally well designed and facilitates low maintenance urban living. The metal roof has snow guards and heated coils. The exterior of the home enjoys interlock and a beautiful perennial garden to be viewed from under the pergola. The hardscaping makes this home easy to maintain and enjoy. This extraordinary home offers amazing living in a most walkable setting.
Main Floor
Foyer: 7'11" x 5'9"
Powder Room: 5'6" x 3'0"
Hallway: 19'10" x 13'11"
Living Room: 18'4" x 14'5"
Dining Room: 18'1" x 12'10"
Kitchen: 18'1" x 12'4"
Mudroom / Laundry Room: 14'0" x 8'3"
Second Floor
Family Room: 15'0" x 15'0"
Loft: 14'7" x 10'2"
Primary Bedroom: 18'10" x 11'7"
Ensuite Bathroom (5 Pieces): 11'10" x 9'9"
Primary Closet: 7'11" x 6'11"
Bedroom: 12'10" x 11'5"
Full Bathroom (3 Pieces): 7'11" x 6'10"
Bedroom: 12'5" x 8'6"
Third Floor
Bedroom: 18'6" x 12'10"
Sitting Room: 12'1" x 10'1"
Ensuite Bathroom (5 Pieces): 11'6" x 10'1"
The above information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted |
