509 Independence Avenue SE

FASTIDIOUS FOUR-LEVEL FACADE FRONTS
ELEGANT EASTERN MARKET MANSE!

Located along grand Independence Avenue, just steps from vibrant Eastern Market or the hallowed halls of Congress and Library of Congress awaits a striking row of 1880s Victorian press brick homes. They feature immaculate preserved Bay windows, carved wood corbels, and mansard rooflines, and deliver four levels of DEEP and tall dimensions! Perfectly placed for elegant entertaining and graceful living, thrive at the HEART of Capitol Hill!

From the front garden, make a grand entrance up the iron stairs, through the formal foyer, and into your front parlor with soaring ceilings, capped by ornate original ceiling medallions and crown molding. Flowing from the warm front hearth through to the grand dining room, note crystal chandeliers, gold leaf trim, solid staircase, and historic heart pine floors. You’ll dine with your guests surrounded by library shelves, but first savor the casual rear den and eat-in kitchen fit for feeding a crowd. 5-burner gas cooktop, double ovens, wine storage and plenty of granite prep counters in all the right places. Perhaps you prefer to take the party outside? Step out to serene stone patio for evening cocktails in a quiet, private setting under the twinkling lights.

Ascend to TWO upper levels, each with front and rear bedrooms. The primary suite features streetscape views, two cedar closets and en suite bath suitable for a spa! Down the hall, find a convenient laundry room, renovated hall bath, and sunny rear bedroom overlooking your private patio. At the treetop level, front bedroom with delightful dormers and rear South-facing bedroom book-end a tiled full bath to share.

Back down to earth, find your bonus lower flex space for family room, guest suite, or home office - or all three! OR, plan your short-term rental apartment with convenient with separate front and rear entry.
Capture this RARE opportunity for elegant Eastern Market living with priceless architectural details, smart spaces, and stylish updates!