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Historic DC Home With Glorious Garden Space Hits Market At $1.7M

This updated 1935 home was once owned by the Washington Post garden editor and sits on an 8,000-square foot lot ripe for entertaining.

WASHINGTON, DC — If the idea of surrounding yourself in historic charm with plenty of modern upgrades appeals to Washington, DC-area house hunters, this property with gorgeous gardens just may check all of the boxes.

Built in 1935, this four-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has been updated substantially since 2014 but still boasts many of the original features that make his house so special. While the interior brings its own charm, the outdoor space may be the star of the show. Situated on an 8,000-square foot lot, this property — once owned by the Washington Post garden editor — has been prominently featured in an array of publications.

Inside, all of the homes bathrooms have been updated and the upper level features three bedrooms while the fourth is located on the house's main level. The first-floor bedroom includes an en suite bath and is a perfect space for either in-laws or an au pair. The first level also includes a game room and a covered terrace which can be used in a variety of ways.

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  • Address: 4410 Macomb St NW, Washington, District of Columbia
  • Price: $1,725,000
  • Square Feet: 2555
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 1935
  • Features: Across the street from the Washington's top elementary school, Horace Mann, this totally charming four bedroom, 3.5 bath is ideal for family living and for entertaining. The lot is large with over 8, 000 SF, with the lot line along the stream, a great play area for children to fish, mine for gold and explore nature. The home has ideal flow throughout with a sunny open kitchen and family room leading out to a newly designed and very private deck. One Car Garage. Fabulous Fireplace in the living room. Once owned by the Washington Post garden editor, the gardens have been featured in many publications. Thriving boxwoods in the front and varieties in the back. The owners have made substantial improvements to the home since 2014. New kitchen cabinetry, countertops and floors, along with under cabinet lighting. Five new bedroom level windows and new windows in the office, all with highest level of sound insulation. All baths have been updated. A barrier to contain the bamboo at the stream along with very high level water proofing around most of the perimeter of the home. Complete list available. The upper floor has three bedrooms/2 baths. The lower level is spacious with a fourth bedroom for an au pair or in laws ready with en suite bath. The Rec. Room is large for play or TV, with the sunny Game room leading out to the protected terrace which recently served as an outdoor classroom!

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