2008 R St NW

Offering a Grand Dupont Circle Brownstone located west of Connecticut Avenue on a vibrant
block known for its rich history of art galleries and diplomacy. Recent renovations maintain
the character and practicality of this original Brownstone row house which is steps from
Metro and the cosmopolitan richness of Dupont Circle.
This home offers an Elevator and Legal English Basement Rental Unit.
Entering through the double entry front door of the main house brings you to the first floor with
its many options including original restored foyer, beautiful office with modernized wood
burning fireplace, a huge skylight lit atrium and a second office or a guest BR with en
suite bath. A large south facing deck (about 17'x16') with steps down to the 2 car
parking continues the flow of the 1st floor.
One flight up brings you to the family area with a generously proportioned Living Room
that includes a modernized wood burning fireplace, original built-in shelving and
beautiful light from the large windows. The dining room area is flooded with light from
the atrium skylight. The eat-in kitchen, redecorated in 2022, is flush with storage and
has a convenient powder room. The super sunny second large deck (about 17'x16') is
off the kitchen and includes a new Pergola.
Continuing up the stairs brings you to the third floor which includes two bedrooms and 2
full baths. The bathrooms are modernized and functional. There is an additional attic
room with a huge skylight and front-facing northern light windows-a classic artist's loft.
The rooftop is accessible from this level out of a newly installed rooftop hatch.
The front exterior facade features new stone point-up and rebuilt stone steps, a garden
area and the private steps leading down into the English Basement.
The rear of the home includes 2 parking spots, the 2 decks, the private ground floor
rental entrance and access to the elevator. From the parking area you can ride the
modernized elevator to the main floor of the house, the kitchen, or the 3rd floor bedroom
level, bypassing any stairs!
Ground floor contains a graciously proportioned fully renovated 1 BR apartment. New
kitchen, bath, flooring, new light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, laundry and new high
efficiency HVAC. Separately metered with its own C of O. A wall inserted fireplace
rounds out this immensely cozy and sought after legal rent-able space.