Description

Rare Gem at The Lafayette in the heart of Penn Quarter! Modern, thoughtful design meets peaceful living - #241 is a large courtyard-facing condo residence that was exquisitely renovated with light, modern finishes and premium fixtures and appliances in 2019. This light and spacious townhome style condo is in pristine, move-in ready condition, featuring wide plank wood flooring, and storage upgrades throughout home. All bathrooms feature spa level furnishings, and the gourmet kitchen is complete with upgraded stainless steel appliances, sleek light gray cabinetry, and soft-close drawer storage system. This welcoming 2bd/2.5bth residence is flooded with natural light and opens out onto a quiet, lush internal courtyard, which is one of the largest outdoor residential spaces in the downtown area! The private patio has full sky views and partial tree cover for privacy - perfect for relaxing and entertaining. The holly trees next to the patio provide some privacy and a beautiful little sanctuary to relax in. The open plan layout on main floor features living and dining areas perfect for entertaining, a full kitchen with breakfast bar, storage nook and entry powder room. The second level features a serene, bright primary bedroom with walk-in custom closets, featuring Elfa storage systems, and spa bath with large walk-in shower and seat. The spacious second bedroom and full bath with soaking tub complete this residence. The storage system was designed so it is incredibly practical for ongoing use, and is easy to keep tidy. The large wide peninsula in the kitchen - that is counter height - can be a central gathering spot and very practical for prepping/serving food. The amenity-rich Lafayette/Clara Barton is pet and investor friendly, and offers the best in modern, resident-focused living: expansive rooftop area with seating areas and greenery, a 30'x30' outdoor in ground pool, multiple grills, rooftop kitchen, concierge with package collection, a full size fitness center, conference room, movie theater and business center. Rooftop upgrades were completed in 2022, and common area redesigns have just been completed. Parking in the underground garage is available on a monthly basis for $285. With some of the largest outdoor spaces in the city, the building is an oasis amid the convenience of a central downtown location. Your private residence is just steps from the vibrancy and central location of the Penn Quarter neighborhood - featuring critically-acclaimed and Michelin-starred restaurants, Smithsonian museums, the National Mall and the Capital One arena, which hosts major sports and entertainment events. The neighborhood is also home to famous theaters - Wooly Mammoth (on the block!), Shakespeare and Warner - as well as international retailers H&M, Lululemon, Saks Off Fifth, Macy's, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx and Marshalls. The Main DC Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library which was completely renovated in 2020 is a few minutes walk. You are within close proximity to Metro, Union Station, Reagan National airport, main highways and 4 stops from Amazon HQ2. Welcome home!