5319 42nd Pl NW

Nestled in the heart of DC's Friendship Heights neighborhood, this charming brick colonial offers a truly special place to call home. The front walkway and garden, adorned with mature plantings and hardscaping, leads you inside where you are greeted with the perfect blend of original charm and modern upgrades. The sunny and bright living room delights with its original moldings, gleaming hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace with an original mantle. The open-concept space, featuring recessed lighting and replacement windows throughout, opens into an ample dining room and adjoining kitchen – an ideal flow for both daily life and nightly dinners. The chef’s kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and custom cabinetry. The airy and light-filled sunroom features heated floors, charming blue wood-paneled walls, and French doors that flow out onto the delightful deck, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. The private and lush backyard is a true oasis in the city, fully fenced with a vegetable garden box and professionally landscaped, creating the perfect setting for gardening, dining, and entertaining. Enjoy hours of year-round fun in this peaceful retreat, complete with a four-person hot tub. The upper level boasts the primary bedroom and two additional bedrooms, all adorned with hardwood floors and built-in shelving. A stunning marble-tiled bathroom with a tub completes the second floor. The lower level features guest room/den/office space, updated full bath, family room with a wet bar, office nook, as well as a separate laundry room and storage. The top-of-the-line Trane HVAC was installed in 2021. 42nd Place NW offers abundant street parking, with the option for off-street parking. In-bounds for blue ribbon DCPS schools: Janney Elementary School, Deal Middle School and Jackson-Reed High school. This turn-key and updated home delivers the perfect balance of serenity and convenience, ready for its new owners – welcome home!