123 5TH ST NE

Washington, District Of Columbia, 20002 United States

123 5th Street,NE is located one block from Stanton Park and close proximity to the U S Capitol. This home is one of four town homes that were owned, designed and built by S.H. Walker. Mr. Walker was a prominent Maryland architect who acquired deep lots and corner properties for building upscale finely crafted homes. Which featured tall ceilings,detailed oversized custom woodwork, hardwood floors, indoor plumbing, oversized windows, large doorways with private vestibules, custom stone work, brick facades,, detailed ironwork from Baltimore andtownhomes designed with setbacks from the street and sidewalks to create the atmosphere of individuality and privacy. The quality location of this home inspired the current owner to completely renovate this property,removing all materials including the roof, walls,plumbing, electrical, restore windows and flooring, the overall results are stunning. The rear exterior doors are the finest double lock french doors leading from the magnificent Gourmet Kitchen to the outside rear deck. The decks is reinforced for any expansion. Outside features include rear custom stamped concrete which extends the full length of the yard, to accommodate multi-car parking which is secured witha remote garage door. A private access to the lower level adjoins the kitchen patio area. A natural stained solid wood privacy fence is accented with raised planters and architectural lighting. The front yard features restored Iron fence, gate and iron steps ascending the main level with new mahogany oversized double doors and private vestibule with custom designed marble floors, and original glass transom. The lower level front entrance is under the wrought iron front staircase. The front yard is paved with Pennsylvania irregular stone, bordered with penciled dwarf boxwoods with variegated liriope as accents. Listing Courtesy of Bright MLS