2339 Ashmead Pl NW, Washington, DC 20009

Charming top-floor, elegantly-finished, two bedroom condo with fireplace, balcony, and garage parking on calm, leafy street in elegant Kalorama Triangle. Unfurnished, available for year lease October 1. Perfect marriage of old and new: The architecturally distinguished condo occupies the entire top floor of an impeccably maintained, self-managed three-unit row house dating to 1905 on stately, tree-lined Ashmead Place. Lives like a house in the middle of the city: top floor, private staircase, through-floor, private balcony, wood-burning fireplace, garage parking. Refinished quarter-sawn oak floors, dentil molding, elegant millwork and moldings. 9-foot ceilings, dimmer switches, custom cherry solid wood cabinets, recessed lighting, granite counters, ample storage in finished attic. Expansive treetop views on all sides. Green Living: The apartment is bathed in natural light from beautifully restored windows (but energy-efficient with premium storms panels and screens) on three exposures and three skylights overhead. Green living with modern technology (new high-efficiency HVAC and appliances, insulation, dimmers, and high-CRI LEDs in the kitchen and bath) and historic building traditions (terrific passive cooling with the windows open and old-growth tree canopy in the summer, and passive solar heating and lighting in the summer months). Sunny covered porch perfect for growing herbs and vegetables. Walker's Paradise: The apartment is a quiet and luxurious retreat in the heart of of Washington's most exclusive neighborhood, the Kalorama Triangle, yet is just steps away from fine dining, shopping, and gyms in Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle. Parks and playgrounds everywhere: Kalorama, Mitchell, and Walter Pierce Parks, plus Dumbarton Oaks and easy access to Rock Creek Park. Safe, quiet, and calm neighborhood. In bounds for Oyster Adams Bilingual School. Commuter's Dream: Close to metro (Woodley Park, Dupont Circle - Red Line), and bus (H1, L1. 42/43) to for easy commuting to State Department, World Bank, etc. by public transportation or take Rock Creek Park to be in Northern Virginia in minutes. Two Capital Bikeshares nearby, or store your bike in the private garage - a rarity in this neighborhood. Recent upgrades include: - New HE washer and dryer in unit (Samsung, 2020) - New HE HVAC (2019); - Premium stainless appliances (Bosch HE dishwasher, 2021, Haier refrigerator 2019) - Andersen storm door with inset screen (2018) - Bespoke highly-insulating storm windows and screens and restored original windows throughout (2020) - Relined and recapped (2020) wood-burning fireplace with garage storage for firewood - Modern-design fan in living room (2020) - Ceiling heater and exterior-vented fan in bathroom (2021) - Hardwired under cabinet lighting in kitchen (2019) - Expansive attic storage with pull-down ladder (2019) - Freshly-painted inside and out (2022) Details: - Some utilities (water, sewer, trash, and exterior maintenance) included; - Private garage behind the building shared with one owner; - Cats OK with refundable pet deposit; - Minimum six-month lease (with longer durations preferred) and I can work with per diem on a front-loaded lease, as well as a diplomatic lease clause; - Non-smoking. Minimum six-month lease (with longer durations preferred), and can work with per diem on a front-loaded lease, as well as a diplomatic lease clause. Rent includes water, trash, and parking. Tenant responsible for all other utilities. High-speed internet (Verizon Fios) available.