Nestled above Garfield Park on a quintessential, cobblestone Capitol Hill street; welcome to the truly special, park-front home at 301 South Carolina Avenue SE.
An amazing 23 feet wide with over 3,000sf on three levels (see tax record) the house commands oversized living spaces making it among of the most unique and desired layouts in the neighborhood. The stone foyer immediately reveals the expansive and grand living/dining room areas that make for extremely comfortable family nights in or- open it up- there is plenty of space to host multiple families for a cocktail/dinner party.
The large and welcoming chef's kitchen will inspire your inner chef with finishes that include soap stone counter tops, a Viking range/hood, an additional wall oven, Fisher Paykel glass washer, an Allia Paris French farm sink, Bosch dishwasher, oversized cabinets galore, a handy undercounter wine/beverage fridge and a four-stool breakfast counter.
Upstairs you will have no problem finding solace in the oversized primary suite with walk in closet including a Bosch washer/dryer and California Closet system. The 5-fixture bathroom boasts a stately double vanity, a deep soaking tub, and stand up shower lined with Porcelanosa mosaic tile throughout. The king-sized primary bedroom also includes and an office/creative studio area, with amazing views of Garfield park.
In addition, the upstairs includes an authentic Capitol Hill bath and 2 additional bright and spacious bedrooms each with a view of the Capitol Dome!
On the lower level, the property houses a separately metered guest suite with an updated full bath, full kitchen and walk out to the landscaped property. This area can be included in the house or sectioned off as a separate apartment. Once the suite is sectioned off, the main house still has access to another full sized laundry room, storage area and access to the 1 car garage!
You will be taken back in almost every room with the vantage point views from three sides of the house over-looking the 7+acre Garfield Park. These views are complimented on the property itself as it is professionally landscaped to include a park like setting in the seating areas on the lot. There is an intimate porch like area overlooking the park and a more expansive private patio space with bistro lights and a hard-piped gas firepit, ideal for outdoor entertaining and conversation.
301 South Carolina is a quiet enclave in the epicenter of all things Capitol Hill. The US Capitol Complex is 7 blocks away. Brent Elementary, St. Peters School and Capitol Hill Day School are all within 3 blocks. Providence Park, Marion Park and Garfield Park all within 3 blocks. Eastern Market, Trader Joes and Whole Foods are all within 5 blocks. Restaurants around Navy Yard, Pennsylvania Avenue, Eastern Market and Barracks Row all within close proximity. Easy access to the 395 Expressway headed towards DCA.
