1721 Webster Street

Washington, DC 20011

While Crestwood is known for its array of architectural styles, its superb inventory of townhouses is frequently overlooked.  Many of these occupy the first two blocks west of 16th Street and were developed shortly after World War I.  While Harry Wardman never designed homes in Crestwood, many of these townhouses are described as “Wardman style.” This label is due to their generous and dignified front porches and architectural details which date to the end of the 19th century.  Most of them rival our single-family houses as far as interior and outdoor living space. The families who occupied this fine residence lived in it carefully since its inception. This is evident from the great quantity of original details found on every floor of the house. Generous room sizes, original moldings, and numerous windows create an overall impression that is at once gracious and comfortable. The first floor offers a generous front porch with its original balustrade. A large front hall opens onto the living room with French doors and a wood-burning fireplace.  The dining room was outfitted with custom built- in cabinets, and the sunroom provides a living area that could be used as a space to work from home or a small sitting room. The renovated kitchen offers high-quality appliances, cabinets, and finishes. A powder room is found on this floor as well as the entrance to the garden. The garden was professionally landscaped and offers an extremely high-quality hardscape and patio. The detached two-car garage is accessible from the garden. The second floor offers a large principal bedroom with en suite bathroom. Two other bedrooms are found on this floor in addition to a hall bathroom and sunroom. The stair hall is illuminated by an original skylight. The third floor provides additional living space comprising an office which can be used as a bedroom as well as plentiful storage space. The lower level is finished and could be used for any number of purposes including an office, additional living space, or converted to an au pair suite.  The laundry room occupies a separate room on this level, and there is the convenience of an additional powder room.