dupont circle 1708 p street, nw washington, dc offered at $1,595,000 $1,449,000 WASHINGTON F I N E P RO P E RT I E S , L L C T he Dupont Circle neighborhood is one of the liveliest, most popular areas of northwest Washington, with some of the best restaurants, shops and theatre in town. This beautiful home is just a few blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro, is readily accessible by public bus, and a short distance to historic Georgetown. The many cultural and commercial resources of the nation’s capitol are easily reached from this location. The neighborhood is perfect for buyers who want to live in the very heart of the city. This recently renovated, historic Dupont townhouse is an entertainer's delight. It has high ceilings, huge windows, ornate radiators, original hardwood floors, six fireplaces, and tall doors with overhead transoms and beautiful millwork throughout. Four large bedrooms and two baths are on the two upper levels. The first floor has a grand and lovely living room with rectangular bay window, a renovated chef's kitchen, and powder room. A spacious lower level apartment has front and back entrances, an open kitchen, a full bathroom, and a charming bedroom and living room. The rear patio, with a hot tub and room for grilling and dining, is surprisingly private -- a tranquil urban oasis. Enter 1708 P Street through a vestibule with a tile floor and subtly textured walls. Just beyond, the foyer has a striking and colorful painted ceiling design, a leitmotif that appears throughout the house. Sliding doors can be opened on the left to reveal the living room, or closed off for privacy. In the central receiving area is another painted ceiling design, a cozy angled fireplace and a handsome curving staircase to the upper levels. A rectangular bay window in the living room creates a wonderful dining niche across from an elaborately ornate mirrored fireplace mantel. Wide moldings, custom window treatments and a stylish metal and crystal chandelier add interest to this room. The rear of the first level is devoted to the renovated chef’s kitchen, which has a large granite-topped central island with storage and seating along one side. There are ample cabinets, some with glass fronts, and another fireplace, this one set below a vintage stained glass window. Just off the kitchen is a powder room with hand painted striped walls and sliding doors to a convenient pantry closet. An exterior kitchen door leads down the stairs to the charming terrace, with room for grilling and dining and a hot tub. The front room on the second floor is currently used as a master bedroom; it could also be a second floor family room. It has a large bay window set off with elaborate custom treatments of red satin, and a seating alcove defined by a graceful archway. An angled fireplace has yet another ornately carved mantel and the room’s walk-in closet has interior organizing elements. Just outside, a convenient dressing area opens to a closet on the right and a spacious bath on the left, with a pedestal sink and a vintage bathtub with shower ring. A second bedroom on this floor, rear-facing, is quite large and has a fireplace and painted ceiling medallion. FEATURES AND AMENITIES ENTRY LEVEL • Vestibule entry with textured stucco walls, lovely tile work and inner glass door • Wide receiving area with hand painted star-shaped ceiling medallion, angled fireplace, ornate • Sliding door to living room with wide crown molding, metal and crystal chandelier, fireplace with ornately tiered and mirrored mantel and vintage tile hearth, star-shaped ceiling medallion, wonderful rectangular front bay window with custom window treatment and iron bars for decoration and security (bay is perfect as a dining alcove), • Pocket doors into kitchen with generous island for storage and seating, pendant lighting, abundant cabinetry and open shelving, fireplace under stained glass window inset, SubZero refrigerator, Thermador stove with grill area, “mud room” area with tile floor, cabinets and exterior door to terrace • Powder room off kitchen, with hand painted striped walls, sliding doors to spacious pantry SECOND LEVEL • Large, lovely master bedroom with front bay window, elaborate custom window treatments of red satin with gold trim, angled fireplace with carved wood mantel, spacious arched sitting area, walk-in closet with interior organizing elements • Rear facing bedroom with painted ceiling medallion, vintage pendant lamp, tall windows with charming black and white checked fabric shades, fireplace with carved mantel and mirror, painted ceiling medallion • Arched entry into full bath with window, black and white tile floor, built-in cabinets, pedestal sink, old-fashioned bathtub with shower ring; built-in dressing table with shelves and mirrored seating area • Walk-in closet adjacent to full bath THIRD LEVEL • Large skylight over stairs, edged in stain glass • Front bedroom with ceiling fan, walk-in closet with interior organizing elements, private balcony • Room –sized closet, accessible from front bedroom, with interior organizing elements • Laundry room with tile floor, cabinets • Spacious rear bedroom with ceiling fan and fireplace, windows overlooking rear terrace, decorative mantle, ceiling fan • Bath with dressing area, white marble floor with red tile insets, pedestal sink, tub with shower ring, access to additional closet LOWER LEVEL • Wine refrigerator • Utilities • Bedroom with brick walls and flooring, exterior entrance, mirrored closet with stacked washer/dryer • Full bath with tub/shower combination, pedestal sink, decorative tile detailing • Spacious, open kitchen with white cabinets, white tile counters with seating • Large living room with brick walls and floor, decorative fireplace, charming window seat and office alcove, exterior entrance EXTERIOR • Steps down to attractive, walled, surprisingly private terrace with hot tub and planting beds MISCELLANEOUS • Lot 0088; square 0157 • Year built: 1900 (per public record) • Taxes: $9,183.82 (2012 estimated) • Roof: Façade – slate; Main roof – Rubber • Lot square footage: 1,200 • DC Public School Finder: http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/ • Two zone A/C and heating • Alarm • Two gas fireplaces (six in total) • Hardwood floors throughout (excluding lower level) • Customized closet and storage systems throughout • Property conveys AS-IS • Virtual tour and floor plans available at wfp.com • Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any offer OFFERED AT $1,595,000 $1,449,000 For additional information, please contact the listing agents. A large stained glass skylight illuminates the stairs to the top floor where there are two additional bedrooms. The front room has its own private balcony, a lovely spot from which to observe neighborhood comings and goings, and a room-sized closet. The back bedroom is also spacious, with a decorative mantel and a ceiling fan. The bath, with two sinks and a tub with shower ring, has both a hall entrance and a door from the back bedroom. There is also an additional large closet and a laundry center on this floor. The lowest level of the house comprises an attractive, very spacious apartment, with exposed brick on the walls and floor and an open, newly redone kitchen with a breakfast bar. The front – facing living room has an office alcove and a fireplace; the bedroom is in the back and has access to the full bath and the laundry room. TAMMY GALE Office 202-243-1649 Cell 202-297-0169 [email protected] HEIDI HATFIELD Office 202-243-1634 Cell 202-258-1919 [email protected] ANNE HATFIELD WEIR Office 202-243-1635 Cell 202-255-2490 [email protected] ANDREA HATFIELD Office 202-243-1632 Cell 202-487-4294 [email protected] The home has a charming, illuminated rear patio with a hot tub -- surprisingly private thanks to a tall surrounding fence and strategically placed trees. There is room for a grill and a small table with chairs for dining outdoors when the weather permits. OFFERED AT $1,595,000 $1,449,000 This is a move-in ready house, full of color and personality, offering comfort, space, abundant storage and a delightful outdoor area in one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods of the city. This material is based upon information which we consider reliable, but because it has been provided by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. 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