1525 Iris Street

Washington, DC 20012

HUGE corner lot, urban compound, approximately a quarter of an acre of land, with over 6,000 square feet of living space sits on a quiet, tree lined street in the heart of Shepherd Park. This spacious five bedroom, five and half bath dwelling features a main level with grand foyer, hardwood floors, large formal living room with five oversized picture windows, plantation shutters, and panoramic view of ivy coated entry. Three large overhead skylights provide ample natural light for reading and relaxing by one of the three wood burning fireplaces. A true chef's kitchen with gas stove, double ovens, two dishwashers, two refrigerators, oak cabinets, recessed lighting, access from two inside and one outside entrance. Large deck accessible from kitchen is perfect for entertaining, cookouts, celebrations. The main level also provides formal dining room, family room with wood burning fireplace, floor to ceiling built in cabinetry, and sliding door access to the rear yard. Private half bath and large bonus room for work from home, office, playroom, etc. Upper level one has three large bedrooms, one of which has ensuite, private bath. Two other bedrooms share hallway bath. Primary laundry with stacked washer/dryer and nearby hallway linen closet, recessed lighting, hardwoods under carpet. Upper level two with primary bedroom is an oasis with two large walk-in closets, four skylights, repeating cottage windows, one with under case storage, wood burning fireplace, primary bath with ceramic tile flooring, stall shower, two skylights, and bay window with bench. The basement has an additional one bedroom and two baths, wood flooring, secondary laundry with full size washer and dryer, accompanying linen closet, gas fireplace, kitchenette, electric stove, dishwasher, fridge, and built-in bookshelf that could be converted to wine cellar. Rear exit makes this perfect potential rental unit. Exterior of this expansive home includes Hunter underground irrigation sprinkler system providing hydration to mature pine, dogwood trees at front entrance, brick surrounding the front walkway. Large, private, level, fenced yard perfect for outdoor games, golf putting, entertaining. Separate, detached, brick garage structure offers potential for off street parking at rear access. Minutes from Rock Creek Park, great schools, restaurants and more.