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Melanie Banks

Century 21 Veterans & Waters Edge

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Listed by Christopher S Rhodes • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

$1,110,000

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

3,750 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condo/Co-op

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,750 sqft

Price per Sqft $296

Subdivision Observatory Circle

MLS Listing ID DCDC2193748

Style Art Deco

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Condo Fees $5,957/mo

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,750

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1931

Available Date 2025-04-03

Annual Tax Amount $967,920

Tax Year 2024

Property Sub-Type Condo/Co-op

Property Description

ITS AMAZING, ITS INCREDIBLE, YOU WONT WANT MISS IT AND RARELY AVAILBLE. Situated on nearly 10 acres of the Westchester Coop was built during the Great Depression & completed in 1931. Noted in many publication for its extraordinary Art-Deco classic features. You will be mesmerized by all of its charm of yester year and memories influenced by the roaring twenties, like its metal etched elevator doors, elegant archways, & plastered moldings. Notice the beautifully manicured grounds, gardens, brick & stone walkways, a center sunken fountain,& porta cochere in front of the main building. Two units, same tier, same floor that can be joined to create an amazing connecting space with possible closed office hall as a foyer to enter all units. Boasting 2400 square feet, 9-foot ceilings w/ parquet wood floors throughout these apartments combined have 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths w/ South and Western exposures overlooking Rock Creek Park. Gracefully laid out these spaces bring together places for entertainment, formal dining & open living room with an electric fireplace & mantel that once was in one of the supreme courts offices on Capitol Hill. Oh, if the fireplace could talk!! Private wings for sleeping quarters, separate library, office or place for extended family to come visit, this unit is blessed with many sitting areas, a place for a Grand Piano with an elegant open foyer to welcome even the pickiest of any guest list. ****First ****517B, a grand apartment, located at the end of the hall, offers approximately 1800 square feet. Its large foyer as described above is open, elegant and welcoming. Traditional living spaces are separated by two private bedroom wings with a naturally bright large living space in the center of the apartment and nearly a full wall of windows that draws your eye upon entering to the treetops & park with western exposure. The kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated with 42-inch cabinets all the way to the ceiling, new tile, granite counter tops, high-end appliances& built in desk/storage/pantry which could be a staging area for any catered event & is adjacent to the separate grand formal dining room. There are 2 Lg bedrooms w/ lots of windows & spacious custom closets designed by Capitol Closet Design by the previous owners. The two bathrooms have been beautifully renovated, new tile, fixtures, vanities with every attention to detail. En suite bath has glass slider tub shower on the southern wing,& hall bath has a beautiful glass shower w/ a window on the northern wing. Other features, built in bookcases, crown molding, chair rails, large custom closets & lots of storage or room for organization. ****518B, this 600 sq ft bright and sunny studio apartment completes the package & could be joined to 517B through the front foyer closet which would enter into the kitchen of 517B. Kit & bath have been completely renovated w/ lots of south/ southwest exposure & great sunsets. Features of interest, freshly painted, build in cabinets, 9ft ceilings, large living rm with eat in space & a murphy bed that looks like a closet. Fee includes utilities and taxes, except wifi/cable.
The Westchester boasts great amenities, including a market grocery store, a beauty parlor, a fitness center, dry cleaning services, and the wonderful DeCarlo's Restaurant, where you can enjoy weekend valet service between the north and south main buildings. All of the buildings at 4000 Cathedral Ave. are connected by underground hallways, making it super convenient to get around, no matter the weather. Plus, there's an underground reserved parking garage, extra storage options, and guest rooms available for friends and family visiting you!
For coop mortgage approval, you'll need a minimum of 15% down, and we can provide a list of approved lenders if you need it. Feel free to reach out to the listing agent with any questions you may have or to set up a time for a showing. We can't wait to help you find your dream home!

Location

State DC

County Washington

Zoning RES

Rooms

Basement Combination, Garage Access, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Level, Other

Main Level Bedrooms 4

Interior

Interior Features Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Programmable Thermostat, Hot Water

Cooling Multi Units

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Electric

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Fireplace Y

Window Features Screens

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Amenities Available Beauty Salon, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Elevator, Exercise Room, Guest Suites, Laundry Facilities, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Security

Water Access N

View Garden/Lawn, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods

Accessibility 48\"+ Halls

Garage N

Building

Story 1

Unit Features Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Art Deco

Level or Stories 1

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District District Of Columbia Public Schools

Others

Pets Allowed N

HOA Fee Include Air Conditioning,Common Area Maintenance,Electricity,Gas,Heat,Management,Reserve Funds,Snow Removal,Taxes,Trash,Water

Senior Community No

Tax ID 1805//0800

Ownership Cooperative

Security Features 24 hour security,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Desk in Lobby,Fire Detection System,Smoke Detector

Special Listing Condition Standard

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4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #517B, 518B Washington, DC 20016

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