1823 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

If home is where the heart is your heart will skip a beat with this thoughtfully renovated historic c1870 end unit row house, situated on a lost-in-time quiet no-cut thru block. As one enters through the wrought iron gate, the eye is drawn to the deep faceted bay front. Greeted by an inviting vestibule and a side hall looking down the entire depth of the home, you know you are in for something special. Once inside, that bay front does not disappoint, adding visual interest and drenching the living room with light. The beautiful original marble mantel frames a gas-converted fireplace and is sided by a floor to ceiling built-in cabinet. In the center of the home is a formal dining room with original fireplace (decorative only). Notice the flush-mounted ceiling speakers in the living and dining rooms - they are wired to the cabinet right of the fireplace - nice. The kitchen deserves special mention, most likely extended early in its life and offers true table space. Marble counter tops perfectly complement bone-white wooden cabinetry, classic white subway-tile backsplash, an oversized porcelain farm sink and all stainless appliances including a French door fridge, 5 burner gas range w/ center griddle burner & convection oven, matching micro-wave and dishwasher. An airy skylit spilt stairway beckons you upstairs where you find 3 bedrooms / 2 + den and 2 renovated baths. (The en suite bath has another skylight.) The basement with outside rear access offers laundry, abundant storage and has proven to be a passible pandemic home office. All is enhanced by hardwood floors thru out the main and upper levels and high ceilings - 10 ½ ft on the main, 9 ½ on the upper. Outside, and beautifully viewed from the breakfast a generous flagstone patio. There is also a parking pad with remote controlled metal roll-up door to insure privacy and security. If your criteria for a property is charm and history with a smart architecturally respectful renovation - this is the one. Open Saturday & Sunday 1-4