4823 Reservoir Rd NW

Classic Washington, sunny pre-war colonial, end-unit townhome with side-yard in beautiful Palisades between the Chain and Key Bridges, near Fletcher's Boat House, the Potomac River, C&O Canal National Historical Park, and Battery Kembel. This charming, well-maintained, three-bedroom, brick home built in 1939, features original details such as decorative crown molding, arched doorways, and wainscoting/gargoyles in the basement. The three floors of living space include: security system, hardwood flooring, plaster walls and detailing, spacious sun-filled rooms, updated brass electrical plates, new furnace/central air conditioning, new plumbing, reglazed windows, fully water-proofed basement (French drain/sump), new flagstone patio/stairs out front, and a deck with vine-covered trellis out back. The home has recently been repainted and the windows reglazed. Neighborhood Description The neighborhood of Palisades runs along the Potomac River, roughly from the edge of the Georgetown University campus (at Foxhall Road) to the D.C.-Maryland boundary (near Delacarlia Treatment Plant) with easy access to MD, VA, and downtown DC. It has a small town feel, with all of the conveniences of urban living, including: the D6 bus line, Safeway, CVS, Battery Kemble Park, lots of pet-friendly businesses, and a variety of dining options (Bambu, Black Salt Fish Market & Restaurant, Chen's Gourmet, DC Boat House, Et Voila!, Figs Fine Food, Jetties, Kotobuki, Listrani's Italian Gourmet & Pizzeria, Makoto, Marvelous Market, Palisades Pizzeria, Starbucks, Sur La Place, and more). Palisades is a dog- and kid-friendly neighborhood that provides many opportunities for walking/jogging, biking and hiking through tree-lined streets and nearby nature trails. There is a service station, public library, recreation center, yoga studio, animal hospital, video store, post office, and many other amenities nearby, including Sibley Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. The neighborhood is also home to a number of private schools and universities: The River School, Key Elementary School, Georgetown Day School, Hardy Middle School, The Field School, St. Patrick's Elementary, Our Lady of Victory, The Lab School of Washington, Georgetown University, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus, and American University.