Description

TRULY THE CENTERPIECE OF THE ENTIRE BLOCK, the historic Cain-Roth property is only one block from the Eastern Market Playground and its Metro Station, and just one block further from Barracks Row, Trader Joe's etc. Certified as a contributing property in the Capitol Hill Historic, this compound spreads over one of the Hill's larger lots (3626 Sq', plus generous set-backs) and boasts two spacious, fully renovated 3-bedroom townhouses, plus a lofted carriage house secluded in an enormous garden which is shaded by its own vineyard.

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This bucolic sanctuary will adapt to the owner's changing wants and needs. Live in one large home and enjoy top rents from the other; easily re-join the two into a multi-generational home, with separate entrances, or seamlessly unite them into a single grand residence. Or operate your own business, corner store, cafe, bookstore, etc., or a B&B with up to SIX bedrooms, vs. the standard two.

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This is not the standard cookie cutter make-over. Each unit was hand-crafted to re-kindle its own special charm. High ceilings, sparkling hard wood floors, hand-crafted moldings, trim, and cabinetry, pocket doors, stained glass, ceiling fans. Light and air flow from all four sides through 33 large windows and 4 skylights. Energy efficient comfort is assured by the double-glazed windows, thick spray-foam insulation, on-demand water heater, etc.


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HIGHLIGHTS – Main Unit – Versatile floor plan; specially made 8-ft' pocket doors provide interior light and flow for a crowd or close to afford discreet areas . (1.) Grand-piano-sized living room. Arrange furniture to suit the occasion, not the other way around. Sunny reading nook. Ceiling speakers. (2.) Spacious formal dining room/study with mahogany paneling, hand-crafted shelves and cabinets. (3.) Large family room with gorgeous original random-width heart pine floors, hand-crafted oak shelving and banquets. Ceiling speakers. High efficiency wood stove at one end, breakfast bar at the other, and 200-bottle wine cellar concealed beneath. (4.) Country kitchen – quartz, large built-in wine rack, stow-away food prep island, toe-kick drawers, hidden storage and pull-outs. (5.) Outside – Custom French doors lead to a covered Patio with immediate gate access to driveway, with expandable 2-car parking ready for EV charger. (6.) 130' deep garden shaded by fruit-bearing Cabernet Sauvignon vines and mature trees. Potting shed, pathway winding past raised flower bed, through arbor and then (7.) the lofted carriage house, 16'x14'. Possible 3rd unit with additional income. (8.) Main unit, Upstairs, 2-room Master Suite, walk-in closet, bath with double vanity and large frameless shower, plus a private balcony. (9.) two additional large bedrooms, each with vaulted ceilings, large closets and extra storage.

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Corner unit . Main floor – Original 11' tin ceilings hearken back to its history as Roth & Son family restaurant, Mr. Lambrecht's corner store, an early Safeway and even Huck's Hardware. (1.) Completely open, more gorgeous original heart pine flooring, gas fireplace, (2.) Kitchen with pantry, quartz counters and breakfast bar. (3.) Open staircase to lower level. Den with gas fireplace, heated floors. (4.) Well lit en suite bedroom. (5.) Upper floor – A two-room bedroom suite, with pocket doors and a large bedroom with large walk-in closet. Each has half bath, and they share the shower room, with classic claw-foot bathtub. (6.) Bricked courtyard with surrounding bushes for privacy. ***** Inquire about special Zoning Benefits, available Tax Credits and its superb Rental History – $130,000+/year. [Note: To confirm official records, please refer to 1001 South Carolina Ave. SE, the recorded address.] Do not miss this once-in-generation opportunity.