Description

The time has almost come for American University Park's most anticipated new single family home reveal. An approximately 8,000 sqft Neoclassical meets Italian villa masterpiece has been curated by the best architecture, design, and construction teams from LA and DC. This is a unique opportunity to live in a custom built, new home, nestled on one of the largest corner lots near American University and Massachusetts Ave NW. Your new home provides easy access to the Vice President of The US' compound, most embassies, Georgetown, Spring Valley, Bethesda, as well as everything downtown; while still maintaining the serenity of life in this coveted neighborhood.

The 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms across 4 levels showcase impeccable craftsmanship and exquisite finishes. Upon entry, you'll be greeted by 12 foot ceilings and refined formal living and dining rooms. The formal dining room has a masonry, wood burning fireplace. Heirloom quality, European chandeliers grace many rooms on the main level. White oak wood ceiling beams add to the allure of the main level as do the white oak herringbone floors with brass inlay. A commercial-grade chef’s kitchen awaits the culinary enthusiast, complete with a La Cornue range, wood paneled 2 drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, wood paneled JennAir column refrigerator and freezer, Italian marble countertops, and huge island with seating for 6. Custom, skilled artisan crafted cabinets and built ins further elevate the timeless sophistication of the home. The family room with another masonry wood burning fireplace, makes for a chic yet comfortable gathering place. Incredible amounts of storage in the china closet, pantry, as well formal butler's pantry which also has a JennAir 2-drawer refrigerator. Access to the rear yard is through several french doors that add to the overall elegance of this manse. The powder room itself is a work of art with hand painted wallpaper from London.

The upper-level boasts 10 foot ceiling height, three en-suite bedrooms, including a magnificent primary suite enjoying the third masonry wood burning fireplace as well as featuring a spa-inspired Italian marble bath with heated floors, stand alone pedestal tub, shower for two, and a huge bedroom sized dressing area/closet. All three bedroom suites utilize energy efficient, french casement windows to harken back to the elegance of an Italian Villa. All of the bathrooms on this level have heated floors. This upper level conscientiously houses the spacious laundry room with two sets of washer/dryers and ample storage.

The separate 3rd floor suite has its own cozy sitting area/gameroom with wetbar, exterior terrace, huge dressing room/closet, and yet another spa-inspired Italian marble bath with heated floors, separate pedestal tub, and a bedroom sized shower with seating and multiple shower heads.

The walk-out lower level features two separate exterior entrances. One enters from the parking pad into the main home mudroom with gorgeous painted floor tile and ample storage for shoes, coats, etc. Here you will find the main home recreation room with wetbar and full bathroom. The other entrance gets you into the intelligent and legal, 1 bedroom, 1 bath rental unit. This could be utilized for a live-in nanny, an aging-in-place family member, or rent it out to an AU student and bring in $3,000/month. Outside, an old world cobblestone paver driveway includes parking for 3-4 cars, terraced planters, and bluestone hardscaping perfectly complete this luxurious all brick home's tailored feel. All of this and walk to Turtle Park, Millie's, Crate and Barrel, Starbucks, Wagshal's Market, and AU campus. In-bounds for Janney Elementary School.