A Charming Retreat in DC

Description

This beautiful fully-furnished and meticulously-maintained Cape Cod built in 1939 is nestled within the tree-lined street known as ‘Brookland’s Gem’, a leafy urban oasis in the Northeast heart of the city. It is located 2 blocks from the neighborhood indoor pool and small gym, 3 blocks away from the Red Line Metro, and a pleasant 10-minute walk to CUA and Trinity campuses. It is within a bike-friendly neighborhood, walkable to boutiques, restaurants & cafes just minutes away. South-facing windows fill the rooms with plenty of morning & afternoon light. From the outside, the home boasts a quaint landscape featuring indigenous foliage supporting a butterfly-rearing habitat with a raingarden and cistern. An original statement fireplace centers the impeccable interior, preserved with original oak hardwood floors, arched openings, and doors with glass knobs that maintain the original authenticity of this quintessential house. One of the two first floor bedrooms was redesigned to be a snug library-dining room, and the kitchen was fully renovated in 2022 to be of a chic euro-30’s essence, featuring ebony quartz countertops, convection oven, induction stove, microwave, dishwasher with plenty of storage and display cabinets with ambient dimmable lighting. The upper interior was redesigned to resemble a custom late 1930s studio-office that transitions into an enchanting master bedroom, equipped with dormers gently framing a vanity table and a cozy reading nook. The basement is fully renovated with a private bedroom, movie nook, and a second full bathroom and has ample space for laundry, work or play.