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Sold for $1,325,000 on Feb 3, 2006
Uncompromising Elegance on Philadelphia Row In 1860, a wealthy Philadelphia manufacturer and speculator named Stephen Flanagan built 16 stately homes along 11th Street, SE with features radically different from Capitol Hill's traditional housing stock. These houses, which became known as Philadelphia Row, are constructed of smooth surfaced brick, unlike the coarse textured bricks used on most of the homes built in that era. The roofs are flat with brackets at the cornice line and the windows are large and handsome. Number 130 is distinguished by the wealth of original details within the home. The magnificent Georgia heart pine floors, the rare wheat pattern crown molding and lovely ceiling medallion in the living room, the original walnut balustrade and newel post, fireplaces in both living room and dining room, and many glorious fixtures—including one of the earliest electric chandeliers ever created. The superb modifications are in keeping with the style of the dwelling. The dining room doors are pure antebellum Washington. Custom cabinetry throughout the house is flawlessly finished. And the gourmet kitchen echoes an earlier age while providing every modern convenience. The carriage house with artist's studio above was built in the 1930's by the then owner for his two artist daughters. Artists have occupied the space ever since. Your studio awaits.
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