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Sold for $830,000 on Oct 12, 2004
Capitol Hill Classic! A completely charming piece of living history is this antebellum beauty on a quiet, tree-lined block in the heart of the Capitol Hill historic district. Though just steps away from the shops and restaurants of Pennsylvania Avenue, and an easy stroll to Metro, Eastern Market, the Library of Congress and the US Capitol, The Scott House, as it is known within the preservation community, speaks of a slower pace and a gentler time. The façade of this rare frame home has scarcely changed since 1859, when it was built. There's not a hint of the remarkable changes within. In a wonderful blend of past and present, beautiful Victorian details have been meticulously maintained while the earliest portion of the home has been subtly modified for luxurious 21st century living. Pristine and original is the entry vestibule, the sunny hallway and graceful staircases that lead to the upper and lower levels. Opening off the hall is the living room, with its wood burning fireplace, finely carved mantel, and floor to ceiling bookcases. Underfoot, random width pine flooring shimmers with the patina of time. A handsome archway divides living from banquet-sized dining. Here, past meets present in a wall of glass framing a glorious view of the incredible garden with its brick patio stepping up to a grassy path that meanders past the lilies and hostas and hydrangeas that sway beneath the crepe myrtle, butterfly bush and magnolia trees. Downstairs, on the lower level, is a fabulous gourmet kitchen with French doors to the garden, a professional-style gas range, huge brushed stainless refrigerator, a white porcelain double sink, and a butler's pantry. Endless cabinets line the main work areas with their sleek expanse of countertop. Adjacent to the kitchen: a cozy family room with an exposed beam ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace, a powder room, and a full laundry. On the second floor are two big bright bedrooms and a beautifully tiled and windowed bath. Large closets in each room and an enormous linen closet in the hall are the only visible hints of modernization. Ah, but climb one more flight and step into a glorious blaze of light and fantasy. Here, a tree house of a master retreat, with glass doors sliding open to a private balcony with a glory of trumpet vine festooning the railing. Sleep here with a view of a thousand stars, open the doors to the sweet fall breeze and the scent of flowers in the air.
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