909 M St NW

Walk score 97, Transit Score 100, Bike Score 99! THE PROPERTY This elegant, historic (circa 1873) furnished townhouse apartment is located among other stately town-homes on a tree-lined street bordering on Blagden Alley just 1/2 block from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The property has a pedigree as the home of the first African American Senator to serve a full term in office, Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce of Mississippi. Note that this is a fully furnished apartment (sorry the furniture can't be removed). At 1200 SF, this is a very large space for a 1 bedroom. It features a fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and a modern glass dining table with seating for 8. The living room has full windows facing South for lots of light in the living area, a 40" TV, and leather furniture including a fold out queen bed for visitors. The large bedroom has a queen bed, a work area in a windowed alcove, a sofa/bunk bed combination, a 40" TV, and a large walk-in closet with professional organizers. The full bath features bamboo walls and a tub/shower combination. A stacked washer dryer is in a hall closet. We have central heat and AC. LOCATION Blagden Alley residents embrace the historic roots of the neighborhood, the convenience of the new modern convention center and the Metro, and the chicness of this neighborhood. The historic Blagden Alley/ Naylor Court area radiates urban cool and is heavy on great eateries! You're just 1-2 blocks from The Dabney, All Purpose Pizza, Seylou Bakery & Coffee, Tiger Fork, La Coulomb Coffee, and Corduroy to name but a few. You'll be just 5 blocks away from landmarks like the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of American Art. The White House and the National Gallery of Art on the National Mall are both an 11-block walk. There's also a new Giant supermarket just 3 blocks away! TRANSPORTATION You won't need a car, the Mt Vernon - Convention Center Metro is 11/2 blocks away. Union Station is a transportation hub for the Mid-Atlantic region. The station contains two train lines (AMTRAK; and MARC trains to and from Maryland). Also accessible are the Metro's Red Line, Metrobuses, the "Circulator" Bus, tour operators, rental cars, scooters and bikes. Large 1200 SF apartment, private entrance, fully furnished, turn key stay. Available for 1 month to several years. Utilities and WIFI are included at an additional $300/mo. If interested please complete the online application here on Zillow. We work with government per diems, international renters, military and diplomatic visitors. Our lease has the Military and Diplomatic Clause/Waiver.