Status: Active
MLS#: DCDC2130536
Type: Residential - Single Family
Subdivision: American University Park
County: WASHINGTON
Elegant Craftsman compound created with Modern design emphasis in American University Park. An epiphany of Architectural Integrity and seamless design flow with the attention to detail pervasive throughout this expanded concept of the modern home. Six bedrooms in the main home featuring five full and two half baths; a perfect detached one-bedroom accessory dwelling apartment above the two-car garage for extended family or as an income producer. The envelope is unassuming Colonial Revival with covered double side light door and vestibule, ample fenestration and curved flagstone walkway. The breathtaking open concept spaces start with 9 ft ceilings, Herringbone hardwood floors, and defined living spaces. The formal living room features a floor to ceiling honed granite gas fireplace, with ample spaces for large furniture, and a wall of Acoustic fluted wood cladding adding depth and additional modern design connections. Adjacent is a first-floor office, that overlooks the interior flagstone patio. To the left is a sitting area or library and space for a formal dining room replete with ½ bath. Flowing to the rear is the stairway naturally separating the entertaining spaces with the magnificent center island kitchen, ample table space for dining, and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen is composed of double-edged quartz-stone, stainless Thermador appliances, 36 -inch 6 burner professional range, double oven with convection microwave, matching paneled professional side by side counter depth refrigerator and freezer. The Cabinetry is custom, built for the space true hardwood, with modern glossy white panels. A true pantry that will fit all imaginable Kitchen accessories and tableware finishes the space. The entire rear of the home is a wall of floor to ceiling glass leading to the oversized rear composite deck, and the Jewel of the property, the accessory dwelling unit cantilevered over the two car-garage. It is a fully functional one-bedroom apartment, with kitchen, laundry, and separate HVAC (Heat-pump). Perfection for returning students, Nanny, live in relatives, or an income producing suite. Custom large format ceramic and engineered hardwood floors make the space an equal addition to the main house with all the requisite matching elegance. The second floor has the rear facing primary suite with floor to ceiling windows, a wall of Acoustic fluted wood cladding to add additional sound dampening and texture and a custom designed walk-in closet with built in cabinetry. The Ensuite bath features a furniture grade double sink, massive walk-in shower in white marble, a two-person soaking tub and self-cleaning commode. Three additional bedrooms with front ensuite and hall bath in Carrera marble round out the level with peaked 11-foot ceilings and a separate laundry room featuring a laundry sink and butcherblock folding table. The third level has a wide atrium connecting the massive outside private deck and adjacent office with a ½ bath. Easily an office or 6/7th bedroom. The lower level with both connecting stairs and an exterior side entrance is another living space, with sink, bar space, microwave and bar fridge. A large tiled bedroom with ensuite walk in shower, perfect as a nanny space, or visiting in-law oasis. An oversized recreation room with second glass door office or living space adjacent. The property is surrounded by a cedar wood fence, a commercial roll up garage door that leads to the concrete driveway and the two-car garage beyond with total off street parking capability for four vehicles. Electric care charger installed in garage. American University Park sits at the cornerstone to the District of Columbia with incredible access to Universities, Bethesda, Metro and walking distance to ample shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. This property is a one-of-a kind opportunity for your clients looking for timeless elegance with income potential. Shown by appointment.
