312 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

312 Independence Ave SE, built in 1837, is conveniently located for all things Capitol Hill. Right across the library of Congress, a stones throw from the Capitol, House or Senate office buildings, a few blocks from gyms, close to Eastern Market and two metro stations, grocery stores, restaurants and cafes. LOCATION IS KEY Fast and easy to get to: - Eastern Market & Barracks Row. - 2 Metro Stations... Eastern Market & Capitol South. - Main MetroBus routes. - I-695 / I-295 / I-395. - The Capitol, Library of Congress, House & Senate office buildings. - Bolling and Andrews AFB, Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Coast Guard headquarters, Walter Reed Medical Center, the Pentagon, Navy Annex and Ft. Myer. - Federal office buildings. - Downtown DC. Restaurants, coffee shops and night spots are all within easy reach along Pennsylvania Avenue, 8th St./Barracks Row, and near Eastern Market. For baseball fans, Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals major league baseball team, is a quick walk. Schools: - Brent Elementary, Pre-K-5th Grades (a top-rated school in DC). - Jefferson Middle School Academy, 6th-8th Grades. - Woodrow Wilson High School, 9th-12th Grades. ABOUT THE HOUSE - Historic heart pine wood floors throughout main and second level. - Exposed brick wall extending along stairs from main to second floor. The main floor features: - Large living room and dining room with decorative fireplaces. Living room has tall ceilings and a glass rear wall framing the private back yard - ideal for entertaining. - Powder room. - Kitchen with gas cooking, built-in microwave, Bosch dishwasher, French-door refrigerator with bottom freezer, granite counters, bright recessed lighting and a door to the back yard. - Back yard has wood deck, gardens around perimeter, and access to the detached double garage with workshop area. Upstairs, the house boasts: - Efficient Bosch front-loading washer & dryer. - Two spacious bedrooms with excellent closet space. - Bright space with a combination of... - tall south-facing windows and en suite bathroom in the front bedroom; - skylights in rear bedroom and attached bonus room that's perfect for a home office, den, nursery or dressing room. - skylights in the hall. On the basement level: - Studio-style setup that includes bathroom with walk-in shower, washer and dryer, walk-in closet, kitchen, and spacious living/bedroom area, interior stairs to main floor plus a separate exterior entrance. - Makes for a great "in-law" or guest suite, third bedroom, rec room, a home office, etc. For comfort, the house has central A/C & radiator heating. One full and one smaller garage parking space in dedicated double garage at the rear of the property. On-street parking is Zone 6 residential parking permit. This is a non-smoking property. Pets are welcome, and are considered on a case-by-case basis. - Minimum lease is 12 months. Longer terms welcome. - Security deposit is 1 month's rental amount. - Tenant is responsible for all utilities. - This is a strictly non-smoking property. - Pets are welcome on a case by case basis, subject to prior approval. Pet fee applies. - Maximum of 2 incomes to qualify. - Application processing fee is $50 per adult. Each adult must submit an application.