$ 2,750,000
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$2,750,000
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4
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4
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3,467
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About the Listing KWCP7 - 3014791
Legacy Palisades Cape Cod w/ hand-painted cedar shake shingles + adjoining modern guest Carriage House totaling approximately 3,500 finished square feet w/ detached 2-car garage available for the first time in generations - 60(!) years. Wake up each day to relax on the covered front sitting porch overlooking your own secret garden courtyard filled with whimsical perennials - including butterfly bushes, lilacs, azaleas, daylilies, and hydrangeas - surrounding an active Koi pond. The property features a main residence with rich, natural plank oak hardwoods and 3 finished levels steeped in rarely experienced history and allure. Both the Main House and Carriage House are equipped with replaced Central A/C and the plumbing has been upgraded to copper pipes and fittings. The main level offers versatile living areas and elegant window treatments: a comfortable front parlor featuring a modern gas fireplace, a centrally-located Dining Room off the Coastal-inspired Kitchen w/ authentic milled Portland heart pine wood flooring, gas cooking & large prep island with walk-in Pantry, and a rear Florida-styled Sunroom that walks out to a porch overlook (with a connected gas line for a Grill) and adjacent Sun Deck. A spiral-staircase leads to the lower gardens and hot tub, continuing the enchanted feel of natural beauty while hidden from view by a privacy fence. The French Door rear entrance lower-level adds an extra 1,100 sq ft of living space - beginning with an artisan / pottery studio w/ colorful stained glass and a separate pied-à-terre apartment with a 2nd kitchen. The remaining lower-level houses the Washer and Dryer in a galley work area that leads into finished space for use as additional living areas, storage, or a place for hobbies and crafting. Upstairs on the 3rd level are the primary sleeping quarters, featuring two generously-appointed bedrooms separated by a center hall (with access to attic space for additional storage). The insulated fabric walls, magnificent window treatments, and custom built-ins (in the primary bedroom) and window treatments add subtle touches of elegance. The 3rd level contains 2 full bathrooms; the primary bathroom is ensuite to the primary bedroom that also includes 2 walk-in closets (w/ one cedar-lined). Adjoining the main house is the 1,425 square-foot carriage house, complete with a self-contained (but not fully-separately metered) 728 square-foot studio apartment with cathedral ceilings above a 2-car garage (with Sump Pump and French Drain) accessed from the private, rear alley. The Carriage House has its own, standalone Central A/C, Heating and Water Heater system. The oversized garage has enough room for workbenches and carpentry tools. The top-floor apartment offers an additional living area or can operate standalone as a guest/Au Pair suite, rental property or AirBnB. The apartment comes with its own full kitchen, full bathroom, and walk-in Closet. The carriage house's highlight is an extended Solarium that overlooks the botanical gardens. The carriage house roof system was replaced in 2022 and a declared 10' easement is recorded with Lot 43. Live in one of the best addresses in D.C.'s iconic Palisades neighborhood. Location: minutes to Sibley Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University and top-rated schools. 15 minutes to Reagan Airport (DCA), downtown Washington, D.C., and The Pentagon.
Listing Highlights
Status
Active
Days on Site
12
Property Type
Residential
MLS ®
DCDC2258982
Year Built
1916
Total Square Footage
3,467
Lot/Acreage
0.13
County
Washington
Neighborhood
Palisades
School District
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Elementary School
Key
Middle School
Hardy
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4 Full
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Air Cond: Central A/C
- Heating: Radiator
- Fireplaces: 1, Gas/Propane,1 Fireplace
- Floor:
- Above Ground Sq Ft: 2467
- Below Ground Sq Ft: 1000
- Basement: Daylight,Partial,Fully Finished,Heated,Improved,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance,Walkout Level,Windows,Workshop
- Other: 2nd Kitchen,Additional Stairway,Attic,Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Cedar Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Efficiency,Entry Level Bedroom,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Island,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Spiral Staircase,Stain/Lead Glass,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Window Treatments,Wood Floors,No Pet Restrictions,Pets Allowed,Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
- Water: Public
Exterior Details
- Lot Description: Front Yard,Landscaping,Level,Premium,Private,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Not New Construction,Horse Property: No,In City Limits
- Garage Capacity: 2 car
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Zoning: R-1B
- Roof:
- Others: Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Hot Tub,Outbuilding(s),Secure Storage,Stone Retaining Walls,Very Good
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Parking Features: Parking Space Conveys,Private,Secure Parking,Garage - Rear Entry,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Covered Parking,Detached Garage,2+ Spaces,1+ Spaces
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: $5,674
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: N/A
- Tax Year: 2025
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5420 Macarthur Boulevard NW Washington, DC 20016
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