2548 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Quintessential Embassy Row brick and limestone house designed by architect JH de Sibour, who also designed the clubhouse at the Chevy Chase Club. Arguably the most beautiful neighborhood in Washington, this house had a detailed restoration that preserved original mouldings, medallions, mantels and provided 5.5 new baths, a true chef's kitchen, new large terraces off 2nd and top floors, 3 re-lined chimneys. Garage + 3 parking spaces, 5+ bedrooms, owned solar panels and intricate period details throughout. Accessible entry floor (no steps in front) has foyer, front stairs w/hand-made Persian stair runner, office/bedroom, accessible bath, storage, garage, rear stairs, office & powder room. Next level has grand piano-size reception room that opens to large living room in front w/oversized windows overlooking the front garden and large, formal dining room to rear that opens to large, private deck and newer kitchen just beyond. Next floor has a large front bedroom w/en-suite bath, laundry room, library w/fireplace, rear bedroom and additional bath. Top floor has large front bedroom w/expanded marble en-suite bath, copious closets and two additional bedrooms and another full bath and large deck with views toward Rock Creek Park. Hiking trails just over the bridge and Dupont Circle in the other direction. Newer air conditioning and plumbing.