633 E Capitol St SE Washington, DC 20003

Listing details for 633 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003 : OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 2 AND 3, 11:30-2. WHAT A TREAT AND DELIGHT! WELCOME to 633 East Capitol Street, SE, truly one of the grandest and most elegant homes on the boulevard! Built ca. 1880 and beautifully and lovingly updated, it retains the extraordinary touches of its origin: soaring 12 ' ceilings, stunning crown moldings and ornamental plaster-work, gorgeous matching marble fireplace mantels, almost floor to ceiling windows, warm heart of pine floors to name a few. Although designed for extravagant elegant entertaining, it's interior is flexible enough to welcome the intimacy of two or to accommodate a birthday party for 2 year olds. Surrounded by deep front and rear landscaped gardens, your privacy is assured and your green thumb made happy. This gorgeous 3 story brick bay Victorian and English basement, with six bedrooms 4 baths lives so easily---double living room, formal separate dining room, delightful eat-in chef's kitchen, owner's bedroom suite with fireplace and a separate generous sitting room/library room/bedroom, a second large bedroom with hall bath on the 2nd level and 3 bedrooms one bath at the top. The lower level is quite flexible. presently a gym, formerly a music room and prior a bedroom...a shower bath, a huge laundry room and storage room with access to the rear garden from this level. The kitchen's breakfast room opens to and overlooks the lush patio/garden...perfect for large scale entertaining and/or a cup of tea in the morning or spot of merlot at the end of the day... At the very rear of the property is a huge two-car GARAGE with extra storage---that rare commodity everyone seeks and is so seldom found! The garage opens onto the expansive A Street/East Capitol Street brick alley...where children play hoops and perhaps, practice a few soccer moves. 633 East Capitol Street is quite special---a rare find and one of the best!