523 14th St SE

Welcome to the residence at 523 14th St, SE, a classic Capitol Hill row home. The epitome of classic and convenient city living, balancing historic charm with upgraded contemporary interior amenities. A stunning walkway with Pennsylvania blue-slate flagstone and retaining walls, planting beds of roses and herbs lead up to a railed front landing covered by a custom iron and glass portico. The entry is warm and inviting with blonde wood floors, an exposed brick wall, expansive custom shelving. A picture window seat which includes storage. The focal point is a contemporary linear gas fireplace. The renovated main level powder room has new flooring, comfort height commode with a Japanese seat warmer, new vanity and lighting. The kitchen: a timeless renovation of butcherblock countertops, corner sink and picture window with views to the garden, and young stainless-steel appliances. The full-view kitchen door invites you out to a private oasis. The outdoor space is complete with custom sitting walls and antique brick-laid walkway leading to a renovated OVERSIZED private garage. Gardens line the pathway to the garage along with custom greenhouses which allow for early planting and extends the vegetable growing season. Entertain Al Fresco on the brick patio. Enjoy the blooming garden year-round. The insulated garage has a slim-line heating/cooling unit, WiFi enabled, new roof and garage WiFi enabled opener/closer, a SAUNA and tile flooring. The garage can be used for a car or as an extension of the home. This home speaks to your inner life and the entertainer in you. The house is designed for family and friends to flow easily throughout the interior/exterior spaces. Back inside the house, you ascend/descend noteworthy custom horizontal wood & stainless-steel balustrade staircases. The upper level opens to a stunning spa-like renovated and expanded bathroom with natural light from 2 windows, a heated towel bar, dual-sink furniture-grade vanity, and expanded frameless shower, deep soaking tub and a Japanese seat heater. The primary suite is spacious with picture windows allowing for an abundance of natural light. The closet is outfitted with an Elfa organizational system and is cedar lined. A new ceiling fan and flooring round out this room. The second bedroom is inviting with an exposed brick wall, custom vertical shelving created for additional storage space, a ceiling fan, a window with a garden view, and another Elfa shelving cedar-lined closet. The lower-level plays host to an oversized (2 person) office, a pristine additional bathroom with an ultra-shower that has seating, insert for toiletries, a furniture grade vanity, and a glass block wall allowing additional light. The laundry center has a full-sized front-loading washer and dryer, a wall of folding tables and a large storage area. A walk-up/out basement leading to the back gardens round out this level. The roof has solar panels, providing energy efficiency. The custom upgrades and renovations to this home are extensive and a complete list is in the document section and available upon request. The location is unbeatable, ½ block to Potomac Ave Metro, speedy access to 695 to all points N/S/E and W; wonderful schools, and unique shopping in the neighborhood along with everyday conveniences like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Safeway Market (½ block away) and a culinary collective with Caruso’s Grocery and The Roost just 1 ½ blocks away. Eastern Market, 6 blocks away offers an array of shopping and dining. There is a plethora of wonderful neighborhood amenities with Lincoln Park a few blocks away along with additional dog friendly parks including Congressional Cemetery, and green space throughout the area. The area is bike friendly. You will find both fine and casual dining in the surrounding walkable neighborhood, with several Michelin-rated restaurants within blocks. Consider this opportunity to embrace this lovely home and the quintessential Capitol Hill, WDC lifestyle.