1616 Belmont St NW APT B, Washington, DC 20009

Welcome to Beekman Place - a serene, park-like, gated community with 24-hour security located at the nexus of NW DC's hottest neighborhoods. Parking for 2 cars is included so with a WalkScore of 98 you'll comfortably stroll to your choice of U Street, 14th Street, Logan, Dupont Circle or Adams Morgan for shopping and nightlife. Leave the cars at home! Adjacent to breathtaking Meridian Hill Park and about 1/2 mile to Red, Yellow & Green line Metro stations; plus bus lines on 16th Street, you will not find a better location! While centrally located, this stunning two-story federal-style townhouse will still provide a calm retreat amidst Beekman Place's lush landscaping. Featuring two-bedrooms and two-and-a-half-bathrooms, the home has been thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained. Upon entering the welcoming well-lit foyer you'll find a large coat closet and access to the second level which make for a gracious entry. The adjacent kitchen features granite countertops, designer tile backsplash, custom glass front interior lit cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Passing through French doors from the kitchen to the dining room and you will find beautiful plank hardwood floors featured throughout the large open concept living/dining area. South-facing windows with custom shutters drench the home with sunlight and provide impressive downtown views. In addition, the living room features original built-in bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace as a beautiful focal point. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom features a large closet with Elfa closet systems and a newly renovated en suite bathroom. Best of all is the view from the primary bedroom of the entire city including the Capitol and the Washington Monument, deep window sills provide a perfect contemplative spot to sit and survey the busy city or to relish the drama of the July 4th fireworks on the National Mall. The large second bedroom features dual closets and custom drapes. An additional newly renovated full bath is located in the upstairs hallway. The entire house was upgraded with new double-hung Pella windows in 2017. Other upgrades include recessed lighting (2022) new lighting fixtures throughout (2022) renovated bathrooms (tile, vanities, mirrors, lighting, toilets -2022) kitchen cooktop (2021) Bosch dishwasher (2021) built-in microwave (2019) LG full-sized front-loading washer/dryer (2021). HVAC was newly installed in 2015. New commercial grade water heater was installed in 2022. A low monthly condo fee includes 24-hour gatehouse security, onsite manager and grounds keeper, parking, community outdoor areas, trash, recycling and snow removal. A pet-friendly community with dog areas inside the gate, as well as a dog-free, artificial turfed recreation area. Renting is permitted. Two large bike storage rooms available for a small annual fee (see gatehouse for details).