636 G St SE APT 1, Washington, DC 20003

Beautiful 1 br / 1 ba apartment in a freestanding, historic capitol hill house (birthplace of a very famous 1800s American figure), 2 blocks from the Eastern Market metro, 6 blocks from Capitol dome and the National Mall. Your visit to DC from here is completely walkable, or you can easily hop on the Metro or get a bikeshare, taxi, Uber, Car2go or Zipcar.Furnished and ready for your visit. Perfect as an executive apartment, government or military visit. $2450/mo for 3 month lease. $2350 for 12 month lease. Full month security deposit required. Contact us for rates for shorter stays. We can also accommodate most government per diems.Shown by appointment only.Features: - Private apartment with separate entrance. This is the lower apartment of a two-unit house (which is also available for rent - see our separate listing). - Beautiful newly renovated bathroom with spacious shower.- Bedroom has full-size Restoration Hardware iron post bed; sleeps two. - Huge living room with brick fireplace, 4-seat Restoration Hardware dining table, and fold out sofa that can sleep 1-2 more people.- Cozy, private secure outdoor patio area for 2.- Semi-open kitchen with bar, dishwasher, gas stove, new fridge, new quartz countertops and sink/faucet.- LG washer / dryer (located in utility room directly behind the apartment, shared with upstairs tenants) - Flat screen TV with cable + HBO. - Very fast wireless internet included. - All utilities included except phone.Character!- Lots of light for an English basement because this apartment has 2 windows along the side, 1 on the front, one on the back over the kitchen sink, and one in the bathroom.- Lots of unique details: cobblestone floors with gorgeous antique wood wainscoting in the living area, built-in shelves, a coat closet. Carpet in the bedroom. Marble tiled bath. - Quiet residential street. Street parking only.Location, Location, Location!! - You are 2 blocks from the Eastern Market Metro station and 4 blocks from Capitol South. These stations offer the Blue, Orange and Silver line trains, and easy transfers to other lines.- Very easy to all the DC sights, and conveniently close to freeways I-695/I-395/I-295. - Only 10 minutes by car from DCA Washington Reagan National Airport and from Amtrak Union Station. This is the most convenient neighborhood for getting in and out of DC.- Tons (yes, tons!) of shops, restaurants and bars nearby -- 2 blocks from Barracks row bars and restaurants like Rose's Luxury (recently named "Best new restaurant in America"), Matchbox, Belga, Ambar, Nooshi, Tash, Ted's Bulletin, Zest, Cava, Lavagna, Chesapeake Room, Lola's, Molly Malone's, Senarts Oyster and Chop House, Spring Mill Bread Co, Chipotle, DC3, frozen yogurt, District Donut, Hello Cupcake, and so many more. Ask for recommendations.- Only 3 blocks from the Eastern Market farmers' market and flea market. - 15 minute walk to Nationals ballpark, which is surrounded by another booming restaurant scene, including Bluejacket Brewery, Osteria Morini, and the gorgeous new Yards Park complex alongside the revitalized southeast riverfront.- There are many gym options within a short walk (Results and Washington Sports, Capitol Yoga, Biker Barre, and more). - Taxis, Ubers, Zipcars and Car2Go are plentiful. - Capitol Bikeshare - 2 stations within 3 blocks.Groceries?- Yes! Organic Market 3 blocks- Eastern Market 5 blocks (plus outdoor farmers market on weekends)- Harris Teeter 7 blocks - Safeway 10 blocksCoffee?- The closest spot for coffee and breakfast breads at Spring Mill Bakery, less than 1 minute walk from your door.- We recommend local coffee shops Pound on Penn Ave, or Peregrine on 7th. Both are within a 5-minute walk (and so are Starbucks, and Dunkin' Donuts if you want something familiar.)- There's also a 10-cup coffeemaker provided so you can brew your own, of course!It doesn't get better than this in DC! We are always upgrading this apartment, so just let us know what you need and we'll try to accommodate.Absolu