2429 CALIFORNIA ST NW Washington, DC 20008

Fully detached residence has been tastefully renovated with ideally proportioned spaces for large-scale entertaining indoors and out. Originally built for an Ambassador, this bright and airy home offers a formal receiving foyer, grand central staircase, ballroom-sized living room, dining room/orangerie, large entertainer's kitchen, and a working elevator to all floors . With 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 4,752 sq. ft. of living space, the home provides an ideal set up for work-from-home offices and also offers private space for an in-law suite or au pair. The interior boasts beautiful crown mouldings, sunlit floor-to-ceiling windows, dark-stained hardwood and marble floors, high ceilings, and Carrara marble. The landscaped garden includes a large slate patio and a majestic American Heritage elm tree.

The large French front doors of the home open into a spacious foyer with marble floor. On the entry level are two large bedrooms or offices with new ensuite baths, newly constructed laundry room with cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops and Electrolux washer and dryer. In addition, there is a mudroom, one-car garage with new garage door and large storage or potential wine cellar.

A grand central staircase leads to the upper floors. The second floor consists of an Embassy-sized double living room with large French doors, wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving. The sumptuous eat-in, renovated kitchen showcases a six-burner Viking stove, Bosch double wall ovens, two Bosch dishwashers, Viking French door refrigerator, large marble topped kitchen island with prep sink, and brass fixtures.
Adjacent is a sizeable dining room with marble floors. All-glass new French doors in kitchen and dining room lead to private rear yard and slate patio featuring mature landscaping and a beautiful American Heritage tree.

The third level brings a spacious owner suite with bedroom, built-in closets, large bath with double sinks, marble countertops, all-glass shower, a separate water closet and marble-clad walls and floors. A second and third bedroom (or large office with built-ins, wood burning fireplace, Murphy bed) with hall full bath, make this home a special and unique property for the most discerning buyer.