AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE AGES AT A PRICE TO WRITE HOME ABOUT! AWAITING RESTORATION TO ITS FULL GLORY, OR A WHOLE NEW CHAPTER - THIS GRAND DAME CAPITOL HILL VICTORIAN HAS MARVELOUS POTENTIAL! LIVE IN ONE UNIT WHILE RENOVATING THE OTHER, OR TAKE ON A HOLISTIC RENOVATION OR REDEVELOPMENT! Proudly owned by the same family for 52 years, this stately residence just steps to Lincoln Park eagerly awaits its next owner's creative touch. 14 10th Street NE is positioned on an charming short block between East Capitol Street -- Capitol Hill's grand avenue -- and Massachusetts Ave. The property is presently configured with distinct living areas on each of the three oversized levels and is considered two units by D.C. per a previous Certificate of Occupancy. The vestibule offers original wall tile, Greek key mosaic tile flooring and an original stained glass transom window. Main level features heart pine floors, high ceilings, elegant living room with French doors, bay window and decorative mantle, two bedrooms, vintage bath with claw foot tub, dining room with electric fireplace, & kitchen with washer & dryer. Upper level offers parquet flooring, a living room with exposed brick and high beamed ceilings, oversized original stained glass skylight, two bedrooms, one midcentury bath, dining room with electric fireplace, kitchen with washer & dryer & private balcony with verdant views of neighboring historic homes. Lower level features front & rear egresses, high ceilings, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, laundry and storage. All levels connect internally in the rear and a connecting stair can easily be placed in service in the front between the main and lower levels. This home's piece de resistance is an oversized fenced yard with herringbone brick that is perfect for gracious outdoor entertaining - a great place to host your dinner party, book club, or wine club, to garden or to simply provide a relaxing respite from the city. Additional architectural features of note include paneled pocket doors, windows & transoms, staircase balustrades and built-in cabinetry in dining rooms. This is a rare opportunity to give new life to one of the larger homes in historic Capitol Hill.
Pierre L'Enfant's touch is still evident in the Capitol Hill neighborhood's unusually wide streets and numerous parks. Neighborhood attractions include Lincoln Park, Wine & Butter Cafe & Market, Eastern Market, Trader Joe's, Capitol Hill Books, East City Bookshop, Grubb's Pharmacy, Frager's Hardware, Roots & Bloom Flower Shop, Spin Time Records and numerous restaurants. This home is six blocks to the Eastern Market Metro station and walking distance to the US Capitol, US Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Mall & Union Station.
This property is available as-is. TOPA has been satisfied. Square footage is per official city records. Floor plan provided for informational purposes only. Buyer is advised to measure property if square footage is of interest. Neither seller nor broker make any representations as to use case of property, zoning advice or other similar such information. Buyer is advised to consult appropriate governmental or legal resources to do due diligence and ascertain this information.
