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140 12TH STREET SE

140 12TH STREET SE

$2,600,000  |  140 12TH STREET SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

THE QUINTESSENTIAL TROPHY HOUSE! THIS EYE-POPPING 32' WIDE, CENTER HALL WORK OF ART SIMPLY STUNS. ARCHITECTURALLY INTACT, ROOM AFTER ROOM BRANCHES OFF THE ELONGATED ENTRANCE HALL: A REFINED OFFICE WITH FIREPLACE, OVERSIZED FORMAL OR CASUAL LIVING ROOM, REGAL DINING ROOM BEFITTING HENRY VIII STYLE INDULGENCE, AND THE ULTIMATE LET'S ALL COOK OR JUST SIT AROUND AND GAB KITCHEN. SUPREMELY PRIVATE POWDER ROOM AND OUT OF SIGHT SKYLIT STAIRCASE. UPSTAIRS YOU WILL DELIGHT IN FOUR TRUE BEDROOMS, TWO REMARKABLE BATHROOMS, AND AN INDEPENDENT LAUNDRY ROOM. HOWEVER BREATHTAKING THE HOUSE, THERE IS SO-O-O-O MUCH MORE TO SEDUCE YOU, TO WIT ... AN UNSURPASSED 1152 SQ. FT. 2BR/2BA APARTMENT WITH A SPECTACULAR KITCHEN/GREAT ROOM, FIREPLACE, LAUNDRY, AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ... A RESORT-WORTHY OUTDOOR RETREAT PERFECT FOR COCKTAIL OR HEARTY DINNER PARTIES AFTER A SWIM IN YOUR HEATED 27' x 8' LAP POOL WITH WATERFALL AND SWIM JETS. BEYOND THIS OUTDOOR PARADISE A ONE CAR GARAGE ABUTS A TWO-STORY CARRIAGE HOUSE OFFERING A SECOND PARKING SPACE, OVERHEAD OFFICE, GYM, OR GUEST QUARTERS WITH "KITCHENETTE" AND BATH. MOREOVER, THIS IS A HOUSE WITH A HISTORY AS EVOKED BY THE ULYSSES S. GRANT MARBLE FIREPLACE MANTEL IN ONE OF THE FOUR BEDROOMS, GOSSIP OF SENATORIAL CARD GAMES LATE INTO THE NIGHT, AND ARCHITECTURAL ARTIFACTS RESCUED FROM THE CARRY MANSION. (A RUTH ANN OVERBECK CAPITOL HILL HISTORY PROJECT INTERVIEW CONVEYS.) SUPERFLUOUS TO PITCH THE BELOVED, HIGHLY COVETED LINCOLN PARK/EASTERN MARKET NEIGHBORHOOD WITH QUICK ACCESS TO THE LOC, SUPREME COURT, CAPITOL COMPLEX, METRO, EVERY TREASURED AMENITY IMAGINABLE, AND ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION. YOUR FRIENDS WILL SWIFTLY SUCCUMB TO A SEVERE CASE OF HOUSE ENVY!

Request Info

SOLD

Status

6

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

3,880 Sq.Ft.

Living Area

1911

Year Built

Features & Amenities

Interior

Total Bedrooms:
6
Total Bathrooms:
5
Full Bathrooms:
4
Half Bathrooms:
1
Flooring:
Wood, Concrete
Fireplace:
Mantel(s), Wood, Marble
Appliances:
Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Dryer - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Oven - Single
Other Interior Features:
2 nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Wainscotting, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Primary Bath(s), Studio, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Whirl Pool/Hot Tub, Kitchen - Island, Attic, Kitchenette

Area & Lot

Status:
Sold
Living Area:
3,880 Sq.Ft.
Lot Size:
3,027 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID:
DCDC2007822
Type
Townhouse
Year Built:
1911
Architecture Styles:
Victorian
School District:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Exterior

Garage Space:
2.00
Water Source:
Public
Pool:
Heated, In Ground, Domestic Water, Filtered, Gunite, Lap/Exercise
Roof:
Copper, Composite
Lot Features:
Front Yard, Landscaping, Interior, Rear Yard
Parking:
Secure Parking
Heat Type:
Hot Water, Radiator, Heat Pump(s), Radiant, Programmable Thermostat
Air Conditioning:
Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat
Sewer:
Public Septic, Public Sewer
Substructure:
Brick, Hardi Plank Type
Security Features:
Security Gate, Smoke Detector
Other Exterior Features:
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Secure Storage, Flood Lights, Terrace, Above Grade, Below Grade

Financial

Sales Price
$2,600,000
Real Estate Taxes
$6,965/yr
Zoning
RESIDENTIAL

Location

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