5045 Cathedral Avenue

Washington, DC 20016

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED - Seller Accepted an offer - Want to own a piece of DC history? This house features an original white house switchboard! Turn key perfection in Kent-Palisades! This is your chance to live in a large detached home in one of the hottest neighborhoods of the city! This stunning home sits on a uniquely secluded lot with beautiful views and tons of privacy but centrally located just blocks to amazing dining, shopping & nightlife. Boasting true character from the inside out, this home blends the architectural details you would expect from a historic Palisades home with modern functionality you would wish for in a newer, well laid out home. The spacious living room with wood burning fireplace welcomes you as you enter the home and oversized windows let in a ton of light. The large sunny dining room flows into the inviting family room which has double doors leading to the massive outdoor deck. The gourmet chef's kitchen boasts terracotta floors, an AGA range, beautiful newly installed quartz countertops, new designer fixtures, extensive cabinetry plus a full size pantry and breakfast nook. The breakfast area leads to a charming porch (which could easily be screened in) allowing you to enjoy the expansive lawn and mature landscape. Perfectly appointed powder room with vintage pedestal sink and brass fixtures. Upstairs, the primary suite is wrapped in windows looking out onto the treetops making the bright and airy space feel like you’re in a tree-house! The spa like bathroom features double vanities, large tub and separate shower. A laundry closet in the primary suite is a bonus! 2 other bedrooms with plenty of closet space and another full bathroom round out the upper level. The lower level lives like a main floor space with at grade windows letting in tons of light. Open living area perfect for a home theater room, play area, craft room, bar area, gym, or all of the above! The lower level also features a separate bedroom suite with full bathroom and kitchenette - perfect for family or guests. An extra bonus space has terracotta tiles and a window making it an ideal office or workspace. Highly coveted outdoor space abounds on this massive lot with space to entertain, sunbathe with a cocktail or grab fresh herbs from your garden while dinner is cooking on the grill on the stone terrace, or play a pickup game. The backyard houses a tucked-away fully-insulated space ideal for working remotely with cork floors and french doors. This could also be a great yoga studio! Picture yourself coming home to this magnificent retreat where the opportunities are endless. LARGE private parking pad for at least 2 cars in the back. Easy access to major areas of DC, just a few minutes to Palisades Rec Center, Sibley Hospital, Battery Kemble Park, the C&O Trail, Capital Crescent Trail, Black’s Coffee, Lupo Verde and Glover Archibald Park. Shops, cafes like Et Voila, Bistro Aracosia, Chen’s Gourmet, and Capital Antiques less than a mile away on MacArthur blvd. Fresh painted inside and our making this home super turn key and ready for you to start enjoying life inside and out!