Welcome to this beautiful federal style rowhome in Trinidad! This home features a true English basement connected to the house via an internal staircase and with its own private front and rear entrances, which would make a perfect au pair, in-law suite, or separate guest living area.
Built in 1915, this home features charming details including a leaded glass front door, recently refinished hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, a gas fireplace in the living room, and gorgeous arch into the separate dining room. The kitchen will wow you with teak cabinets, custom-made stainless-steel counters, farm-style sink, butcher block counter, double oven and gas cooktop, wine fridge, and more. The mudroom in the rear of the home was renovated in 2022 and features a refurbished half bath, laundry, and built-in mudroom storage. Walk out to the deck and stone patio backyard. There is plenty of room for a sofa and table, BBQing, and outdoor entertaining. The backyard is fully enclosed for your pets, with a detached garage with remote access.
The upstairs features a large primary bedroom with a newly renovated (Nov 2022) primary bathroom including clawfoot tub, heated towel rack, dimming mirror, and pocket doors. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs including one that features a vaulted ceiling. The gorgeous hardwood floors continue upstairs in all of the bedrooms. The Hall bathroom was also newly renovated in 2022 and features a spacious shower.
The lower level is expansive and ready for your family or guests. As you enter the English Basement, you walk into the open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen space. The kitchen is a full kitchen with a gas stove and microwave. This space is available furnished or unfurnished. The bathroom features a gorgeous walk-in shower with glass doors, which was also renovated in November 2022. There is additional space for a desk and a large storage closet.
This home is a short walk to some of DC's much-loved favorites like Ben's Chili Bowl, Toki Underground and St. Anselm. Some of the owner's favorite local spots include Maketto, Granville Moore's, Bullfrog Bagels, Taqueria al Lado, and Copycat. Walk to grocery stores like Trader Joes, Whole Foods, ALDI, and Giant Foods. DC Bike Share is located directly across from the house near the Wheatley Education Campus. This house is less than 1/2 mile from Gallaudet University and only 0.7 miles from Union Market. The Noma-Gallaudet metro stop is 1 mile from the house. Capitol Hill is a quick walk or bike ride. You can also walk to Union Station for a quick weekend getaway and it's also an easy trip to DCA (20-minute drive), BWI (40-minute drive) and IAD (45- minute drive). Head to IKEA in 20 minutes or Costco in 10 minutes. You will love living here!
