138 D Street
Washington DC 20003

Sophisticated Capitol Hill residence for living your best life in DC. Or ditch the hotel stays if your professional life frequently brings you to the nation’s capital and enjoy a pied-à-terre lifestyle. With unparalleled proximity to Capitol Hill institutions, transportation, and nearby amenities, this is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy this historic home in an amazing location. Designed for buyers who appreciate architectural character, garage parking, along with modern updates with generous living and entertaining spaces both inside and out. Steps to Metro and an easy walk to the U.S. Capitol, Eastern Market, Barracks Row, Navy Yard, the National Mall, neighborhood parks, shops, restaurants, and all the conveniences of city living. A welcoming vestibule with original encaustic tile opens to a gracious foyer showcasing exquisite period craftsmanship, including decorative fretwork, rosette trim, pocket doors, heart pine floors, soaring ceilings, transoms, and skylights. The spacious living room features one of three wood-burning fireplaces with an original wood mantel, while an adjacent sitting area provides the perfect home office, library, or reading nook. The generous dining room, anchored by a second wood-burning fireplace, is ideal for entertaining. The expanded, updated kitchen offers gas cooking, abundant cabinetry, generous workspace, and a striking exposed brick accent wall. An adjoining breakfast room with custom built-ins overlooks the tranquil private courtyard. Upstairs, the primary suite features a charming bay window sitting area, fireplace, built-in shelving, walk-in closet, and a luxurious marble and granite bathroom with a large shower and exceptional storage. The second bedroom opens on a covered private deck with peaceful treetop views, while the hall bath includes a relaxing soaking tub. The unfinished lower level offers abundant storage, laundry, multiple entrances, and excellent potential for future expansion. See the architectural plans for future basement renovation ideas. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped private courtyard perfect for dining, entertaining, or relaxing. Completing this exceptional Capitol Hill home is a rare, detached garage providing secure off-street parking and additional storage.

Listing Agent: Betsy K. Rutkowski. Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 703-229-3368 betsy.rutkowski@longandfoster.com