This family residence is situated on a quiet tree lined street in one of Washington?s finest northwest neighborhoods. Spring Valley, known for it?s large homes, many accomplished residents, politicians, corporate officers and elite Washington society is also home to several embassy residences, such as South Korea, Bahrain, and Qatar. It is in close proximity to the White House, the Kennedy Center, the Central Business District, as well as the nation?s foremost cultural and educational centers.
This handsome family residence was built in 1939 an era in home building that combined beauty and craftsmanship. The current owners added touches to the residence that respected the homes history yet brought current to today?s standards.
Main Level: Lovely entry foyer with powder room off to the side and hardwood floors. Stairs leading to the kitchen and to the upstairs grace the foyer. Entry into the living room with French doors opening to the private terrace and gardens. Detailed crown molding and hardwood floors through out entertaining rooms. Slate floors grace the kitchen and top of the line appliances include 6 range gas Viking stove, Viking double wall ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, granite counters, built-in desk and bookcases as well as plenty of room for breakfast table and chairs. A handsome library with wood paneled walls, slate and stone fireplace, is located next to the family room with access to terrace and a large banquet size dining room with bay window and French doors lead to private terrace and gardens.
Second Level: Master bedroom suite with custom draperies, storm windows, built in bookcase, recessed lighting, wood floors, large walk-in closet and bath ensuite includes honed marble counter with tile flooring and marble walls in tub/shower combination. Second bedroom has plantation shutters, window seat and cushions with custom draperies to match and wall to wall Berber carpeting. Third bedroom has plantation shutters, hardwood floors, built-in bookcases and two large storage closets. Fourth bedroom has plantation shutters and hardwood floors. There are two full size bathrooms that are accessible from all three bedrooms.
Third Level: Large open room could be used as a bedroom, office or playroom and has loads of storage closet space including a cedar closet.
Lower Level: Spacious kitchen and playroom have linoleum black and white flooring. An au pair suite is situated off the eat-in area of the kitchen. There is a separate full bath and laundry room. Access to garage and rear walk up to side yard.
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