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The Shafer: Boutique and Unique Mount Pleasant Condos

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 at 7:48am. 666 Views, 1 Comments.

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The long neglected mansion located at the corner of 18th and Monroe Streets in Mount Pleasant is coming back to life as a boutique condo development called The Shafer.  The project draws its name from Charles Shafer, the President of American Fire Insurance Company who originally built the mansion in 1909.

The Shafer, which is expected to deliver in 2012, features 12 one and two bedroom condos in this stately structure and adjacent carriage house.  The Developer, Community Three which recently delivered the Residences at St. Monica's project on Capitol Hill, plans to utilize the same unique unit floor plan designs which highlight the historic architectural features of the building.  Custom touches include restored original woodwork, wood-burning…

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Residences at St. Monica's have Wow Factor

Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at 9:18am. 1351 Views, 1 Comments.

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If you have been searching for a place in DC with a wow factor, it is definitely time to check out the Residences at St. Monica's. This Capitol Hill project is the re-development of the former St. Monica's church into nine boutique condos.

Each of the nine condos has a unique floor plan and includes interesting architectural features from the former church including stained glass windows, heavy timber beams and the sanctuary alter. A private interior courtyard offers a peaceful respite in the middle of Capitol Hill. Each of the nine condos has its own private outdoor entrance.

St. Monica's units are currently priced from $449,000 for a 1 BR / 1 BA with 735 SF to a 3 BR / 3.5 BA with 2,075 SF listed for $1.199M. Here is a resource to view active…

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DC Condos in Converted Churches

Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at 6:44pm. 2151 Views, 0 Comments.

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As church going habits and neighborhood demographics change, many church buildings are no longer in use as places of worship.  As we have seen with surplus District schools, a conversion to residential condos can bring a second life to a surplus building.  Several of our converted schools like Bryan School Lofts and Wormley Row are considered among the finest developments in the city.

Although there have not been as many church conversions in the District as converted schools, there are a coupe of notable conversions including:

Bishop's Gate

While technically not a church building re-use, Bishop's Gate is a conversion of the former St Augustine School, rectory and convent along 15th Street between R and S Streets.  After the merger in 1979 of St.…

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