217 5th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

3 upper floor bedrooms w 2baths & a laundry , a clan could live well. The upper floor deck is as a plus for a late evening refreshment as the sun drops over the mall. The main floor with 10 foot ceilings, offers a large living/dining room area leading to an ample bar overseeing the kitchen preparations. A retreat to the rear yard bypasses a flex room and huge bath for two. The lower level offers another flex room , a full bath and 2nd laundry. The street is covered with mature trees, shading the glowing sun during the heat flashes of recent days. Traffic is reduced as the street is mostly residential drivers . Come see us on Sunday…1-4 and if still available the following Sunday after the 4th between 1and 3. Small refreshments available and cool drinks in the fridge. Make yourself at home… it could be yours. Located in simply one of the best locations on Capitol Hill. Just 2-3 blocks from Capitol South or Eastern market metros and steps to historic markets, monuments, the Mall, museums, & other exciting venues, like the U. S. Capitol, restaurants, dives, shops and entertainment. Situated on one of the Hill's quietest, tree-lined streets, running between Stanton and Seward Parks. This block has no alley, providing a deep lot & quiet private patio w fragrant wisteria vines . The patio set conveys for entertaining or watching your favorite program or event. A second-floor 12’ x 12’ Wisteria-covered deck provides an additional oasis of solitude for morning coffee or an evening drink. This residence offers 3 large traditional bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second floor, with additional sleeping areas on the first floor’s rear family room & basement; each with a full bath to comfortably accommodate guests sepaerate from owners area. For convenience, two washer/dryer ; one on the second floor and one in the basement. The spacious living room and dining areas are highlighted by two fireplaces, exposed brick, and repurposed original 1880s wood features. The social kitchen sports refinished wood beam peninsula, bar sink and mini- fridge area, plus a hideaway prep island offering an expansive setting for entertaining, cooking, and everyday dining. Refinished original floors throughout add to the old world feel of this expansive, yet private home. The Capitol Hill experience is addicting; former residents return again, state freely “to hill w the suburbs!” Historic, built in 1870 during one of several boom years after the civil war. The population of Washington nearly doubled to 130,000 and again in 1900 to 270K. The city grew up and began improving various infrastructure. A plate on the corner of Independence provides a date =in the 1800’s when it was laid. Our city is relatively old and new infrastructure is ongoing. Several neighbors homes date from a similar period and later, the architecture varies. The layout offers several options for use as a airb&b individually on three levelsBuy here, buy now, buy Smith.