130 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Property Description

Magnificent and refined. Stately extra wide Victorian bayfront which has been lovingly restored over the years, respecting the fine original untouched woodwork and celebrating a completely renovated open kitchen. High end choices and tastefully crafted. Large center island for dining or food prep, bank of custom cabinetry, cook's choice for the appliances: Blue Star open-burner professional range, Liebherr counter depth refrigerator, Miele dishwasher. Custom Crown Point cabinetry with traditional inset door joinery. And a charming window seat by the window. Enter an elegant vestibule which opens to something special. Large windows framed in the original unpainted wood trim, warm wood floors, high ceilings. Wonderfully inviting and pretty. Bayfront windows in living room - large windows throughout bring in beautiful sunlight. Good sized bedrooms with large windows. Great closet space. Stunning renovated bath with period-appropriate fixtures and tilework. Bathroom in lower level is new and fabulous. Lower level with wonderful fresh sunny bedroom and bath could be inlaw suite - separate entry in front and rear. Glorious warm wood floors throughout. Terra cotta stone patio built in 2025. SO MUCH DONE AND REPLACED - new roof including terra cotta Spanish tile front mansard in 2016, new boiler for heating and new water heater in 2016, 3 ton rooftop A/C and central air ducting installed in 2019. And the neighborhood, setting and walkability!! Five doors down from Boundary Stone bar, home of DC's best fried chicken sandwich and a whisky list, Ren Hen, Aroi Thai, El Camino, Etabli wine bar and Showtime Bar. Bloomingdale's secret (but public!) Crispus Attucks Park is just 3 blocks away, as well as the Big Bear cafe and the year-round Sunday Bloomingdale farmer's market. Metro half a mile away. 14th Street and U St restaurants and bars. Every inch is inspired. Open Saturday 2-4 and Sunday 1-3