Altamont 40

Never offered before: An entertainer’s dream! Impressive south-facing two bedroom & den, two-bathroom flat sweeping 90 feet across the façade of the fabled Altamont in storied Kalorama. This property is an architectural marvel offering 10’ ceilings, sumptuous mouldings, stained wood doors, refinished oak floors, a coveted oval room, three wood burning fireplaces, 13 Pella windows & two historic curved glass windows.

A gracious entry foyer leads to a prodigious dining room with double doorways to a magnificent living room. Back-to-back fireplaces augment the elegance of these light-flooded entertaining spaces. Open to the dining room, the immaculately renovated kitchen features floor-to-ceiling custom solid wood cabinets, pull-out pantry, high-end appliances including a Subzero French door refrigerator and Bertazzoni induction stove, soapstone countertops and Zellige tile backsplash.

Original French doors from the living room lead to the generous 750 square foot main suite. A private 19’ oval office/den is adjoined to a wet bar with two undercounter Subzero refrigerators leading to the grand main bedroom which features a third fireplace.

The main bathroom impresses with floor-to-ceiling calacatta gold marble tile and a custom frameless glass shower. Two custom walk-in closets and a laundry room with built-in shelving offer exceptional storage.

The private second bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a dual-entry bathroom with slate herringbone tile floors and oversized tub with marble surround.

Living room and primary suite enjoy central air conditioning. High-tech amenities include Lutron wireless lighting system, smart thermostat, wi-fi AC window units in guest bedroom & dining room, Hunter Douglas electronic window shades in main suite and 5G alarm system.

Approximately 1,750 square feet per floor plan. A prime parking space conveys. A storage unit will be assigned by the building and a secure closet in the common hall conveys with the apartment.

Remarkable Arthur Heaton-designed Italian Renaissance Revival building stands beautifully-preserved from its 1915 roots – elegant lobby features original terra cotta tile, gilded arches and 24 hour staffing. Residents also enjoy reception room, iconic revolving door, automatic & manually-operated elevators, large roof terrace with excellent views, & extra storage. Professionally-managed building has strong reserves, provisions for subleasing, and welcomes small pets with size & number limits.