This pristine residence is just 5.6 miles from the White House and one stop light to Washington, DC. Viewed from the exterior, the houses conservative fa ade belies the extraordinary interior renovation. Built in 1948, the current owners took it down to bare bones in 2005, and from there, built up and out enlarging the main level and adding an expansive second level. Upon entering the two-story marble foyer, the extra-wide staircase is the main focal point. Note that its width allows for the addition of a chair lift or a permanent elevator could be installed in lieu of the coat closet. To the right of the foyer is the garage entry and to the left, a wide cased opening opens the flow to the formal living room with gas fireplace and marble hearth. Extensive wainscot, picture and crown moldings throughout the home, hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels. Extensive ceiling lighting in all the common areas. The banquet sized dining room seats 12 comfortably with generous space for servers and sideboards and access to the adjoining butler s pantry. In the renovation of the kitchen, the owners managed to conserve a few of the original features, the ironing board built into the wall, and a lovely Dutch-door from the butlers pantry to the side yard. The sunny solarium/family room with large flat screen TV, adjoins the kitchen and has its original tile floor and new argon-filled, true-divided light windows and French doors replaced all of the original ones in the house. Truly a cook s kitchen, the very thoughtfully arranged granite workspaces can be utilized by multiple cooks. Note the wine refrigerator, laundry niche with front loading washer/dryer, heavy duty gas stove and stainless steel appliances. Two deep skylights fill the work areas with natural light. Behind the kitchen another small bedroom or office is complete with full bath and outside entry. The master bedroom is accessed from the solarium and has garden views, a large walk-in closet, flat screen T
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