3625 Van Ness St NW

A very special home. This delightful Tudor styled home offers a rare blend of classic architectural character and beautifully updated comfort. The home is very well designed for both relaxation and entertaining with over 2,850 square feet featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath. Greeting you upon entry is the large bright living room where you will immediately appreciate the beautiful hardwood floors, large and numerous windows along with charming original details including twin built- in window seats with charming casement windows surrounding a beautiful fireplace. The adjacent sun drenched formal dining room has a wall of built-ins and boasts enough space for your largest dinner parties. A perfect flow leads you right into the outstanding eat-in kitchen in one direction or through the butler pantry area via a second kitchen access. The fabulous kitchen addition showcases soaring ceilings with skylights, large breakfast bar-island, a 5-burner gas cooktop, double wall ovens, and a generous wine refrigerator. Oversized windows flank the kitchen walls providing a stunning view to the rear garden. The kitchen provides ample space for the option of informal lounge seating or family room for sunny mornings lingering over coffee and the newspaper. The first floor also features an elegant privately placed powder room and access to the lower level. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious primary suite spanning the width of the home with dual closets and a beautifully renovated ensuite bath. Take note of the refinished hardwood floors throughout this level and the newer Andersen windows. Two additional airy bedrooms and a tastefully updated hall bath complete this upper floor. The lower level offers flexibility for a large home office/ family room or a separate in-law or au pair suite, complete with a kitchenette, full bathroom and large bedroom/recreation room with rear garden access. Also on the lower level is a sizable playroom/laundry room and plenty of storage. You will appreciate very recent home updates like nest thermostats and new lighting. Outside the enchanting rear garden has a flagstone patio and walk connecting the back garden to the front yard. A garage offers additional space for your vehicle and bikes. Located just moments from locally favorite restaurants, cafes, shopping, and parks this home truly offers the best of city living. Easy walk to two metro stations. Grocery shop at Whole Foods, Giant or Wegmans. Stay fit at nearby Hearst Park and Pool or hike the trails of Rock Creek Park. This is the one you have been waiting for!