Built in 1930, this stately residence of the Federal Revival style exudes the design and proportions typical of the popular style stemming from classical antiquity. Sited on a prominent, private lot, this stunning residence offers the perks of luxurious living and large scale entertaining while retaining an intimacy and warmth reserved for comfortable family living. The main level features a gracious entry foyer, handsome tiger maple paneled library, sunlit breakfast room and kitchen, powder room with a marble counter and floor, and a formal dining room with ornate molding and a decorative fireplace. The elegant living room is complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and opens into a stunning conservatory that is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, direct entertaining terrace and garden access, and finishes of the highest quality. The second level includes a light-filled master suite complemented by a sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace and coffee bar, ample closet space, and his-and-hers separate master baths. There are also two additional bedrooms, a full marble bathroom, and a generously proportioned second floor hall that is illuminated by an impressive Adam style skylight on the third floor. The third floor includes a large scale gallery or family room with a ceiling height of nearly eleven feet along with splendid views overlooking the garden, Rock Creek Park, and the National Cathedral. Additionally on this floor there are two bedrooms with a shared full bathroom. The lower level features potential au-pair quarters, or simply additional living space, and consists of a sixth bedroom with attached full bathroom and living room with kitchenette. In addition, there is a family room with a wood-burning fireplace, powder room, and laundry room with a walk-in closet and separate entrance.This exceptional residence is paired with a four-car garage with private entrance, four-person capacity elevator to all levels, a rooftop deck with three hundred and sixty degree views of Washington, and gorgeous rear gardens accompanied by a covered breakfast terrace, upper and lower entertaining terraces separated by an impressive antique balustrade, private garden sitting area, 'Old English' spitting fountain, and an antique, wisteria covered pergola.
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