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| Lincoln Park home escaped over-renovation |
VOICE writes, "By Linda Norton
The 100 block of Kentucky Avenue SE is one of those coveted blocks where the “small town” nature of the Hill really shines. The community of neighbors is multi-generational, and they gather more often than just at their annual block party. There is activity on the street all the time -- the north end of the block abuts Lincoln Park, putting residents in the center of the action.
Traditionalists take note: If you’ve been looking for a home and are finding extensive renovations everywhere, this house might be the one you’re looking for. Homeowners don’t often lovingly conserve original chestnut trim and mantels like the ones at 128 Kentucky Ave. SE.
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At the front entrance, the door is topped with a beautiful carved brownstone lintel, and the vestibule is lined with the original ceramic tile. The bay-fronted living room features a fireplace that has been converted with gas logs. Surrounded with an original carved mantel, the fireplace gives off all the heat you could possibly want on a chilly day. The house has the “cross hall and stair” design and double entrances to the living room
Across the hall is the spacious dining room, which is unusual because it has a bay window and another beautiful chestnut mantel. The windows face east and flood the room with light in the morning.
On the way back to the kitchen is a nice-size powder room. The kitchen is not very large, but it does have beautiful cherry cabinets with double upper cabinets, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.
Because this block is triangular, the size of the rear yard is very limited. It does, however, offer room for a charming pond and space for a handful of people to grill out, or to have coffee and read the newspaper. There is also rear access to the yard through a small alleyway.
On the top floor, the front room is now used as a beautiful library complete with built-in bookcases and an entertainment center, along with another lovely mantel surrounding a wood-burning fireplace. The room gets great sunshine throughout the day.
The middle bedroom is large and used as the master bedroom. There are two large hall closets and one hall bathroom, which features custom tile.
A third bedroom at the back of the house also has a bay window.
The basement is not fancy, but it has space for an office, family room and laundry area, as well as lots of storage and carpentry space.
The home is listed for $859,900. Call Pam Kristof at 202-588-2021.
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Posted on Apr 20, 2008 14:56pm.
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