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Address:
1639 Harvard Street NW
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City/ST:
Washington, DC
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Zip Code:
20009
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Location:
Mount Pleasant
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Property Type:
Townhouse
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New or Resale:
Resale
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Square Footage:
4000
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Bedrooms:
5
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Bathrooms:
2 full, 2 half
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MLS#
DC7023405
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* Sorry! SOLD * This elegant semi-detached 1915 house, set high above the street, is flooded with sun from tall windows and has year-round views of the National Cathedral. This 5-6 bedroom home has been beautifully renovated while retaining the original neoclassical architectural details. The second floor provides a spacious master suite with private porch, and the lower level has been converted into a huge recreation room with half bath and laundry room. Walk to Rock Creek Park, the National Zoo, Metro, shops & restaurants from this desirable location in Historic Mount Pleasant. LEVEL I: Enter this house via the romantic columned FRONT PORCH overlooking the lovely city garden with dogwood and cherry trees. The center RECEPTION HALL offers a FOYER with huge window, original glass-paned front door, classic pilasters, handsome paneled staircase with built-in bench, and coat closet. The grand LIVING ROOM with wood-burning fireplace with period mantel, built-in bookcases, and 3 windows opens through French doors to the front porch. In the hall, note the POWDER ROOM with Carrara marble floor, pedestal sink, and window. The gorgeous formal DINING ROOM has a beamed ceiling, pocket doors, 2 large windows, and a door to the kitchen. French doors lead to the BREAKFAST ROOM with its slate floor and 4 large windows overlooking the manicured garden. Doors lead to the rear porch and to the handsome KITCHEN. The kitchen has been renovated to include corian counters with breakfast bar, striking cherry cabinets, a beautiful glass tile backsplash, stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and 5-burner gas range with matching hood, built-in china cabinet with glass doors, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, 2 windows, a slate floor. Doors lead to the dining room, reception hall, breakfast room and REAR PORCH. From here, access the private side GARDEN with lovely PATIO, gorgeous cherry blossom and Japanese maple, mature plantings, and fountain. LEVEL II – this level has been converted to a huge MASTER SUITE. The generous MASTER BEDROOM/DRESSING ROOM has 2 built-in vanities, recessed lighting, closet, 4 windows, and a connecting door to the spacious FAMILY ROOM/BEDROOM. This room has 4 windows, 2 ceiling fans, a large closet with mirrored door, and a glass-paned door to a PRIVATE PORCH with ceiling fan and year-round view of National Cathedral. The renovated HALL/MASTER BATH has lovely tumbled marble tile, a soaking tub/shower, pedestal sink, linen closet, track lighting, tall window, paneled wainscoting, tile floor, and built-in mirrored medicine cabinet. In the hall, find the WALK-IN CLOSET. LEVEL III: The spacious SECOND BEDROOM/OFFICE has a built-in workstation and cabinets, recessed lighting, closet, 2 windows, and connecting door to the THIRD BEDROOM. This room provides a charming built-in corner bookcase with glass door, closet, and window. The generous FOURTH BEDROOM has a wide cedar closet and 2 windows, and the FIFTH BEDROOM provides a closet and window. The HALL BATH has been renovated to include handsome subway tile, a deep soaking tub/shower, built-in mirrored medicine cabinet, paneled wainscoting, window, and tile floor. In the hall, note the original SKYLIGHT. LOWER LEVEL: This level has been finished into a huge RECREATION ROOM with built-in bookshelves, 3 windows, recessed lighting, a storage room with window, and a utility room. There is also a POWDER ROOM with wide vanity, tile floor and window, as well as a LAUNDRY ROOM with washer & dryer, tile floor, and rear entrance. You’ll also find the GARAGE with automatic door and DRIVEWAY parking. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: Beautiful original architectural details; period crystal chandeliers; inlaid oak floors with mahogany borders; renovated kitchen with breakfast room; second level master suite; columned front porch; 2 rear porches; gorgeous garden with patio, pond, and mature plantings; finished lower level; garage plus driveway. YEAR BUILT: 1915. LOT SIZE: 3,255 square feet. TAXES: $6,358 (2009). HEATING: Gas/radiator. COOLING: Central A/C. PARKING: Garage plus driveway.
Last Updated: 5/15/2009 4:25:42 PM
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