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Summer Rental: Elegant Cathedral Heights / Cleveland Park Private Home (Washington, DC)
A classic 1923 center-hall Colonial directly across from the National Cathedral grounds an exceptional setting for a refined DC summer stay from early June to mid-August.
Offering 5200+ square feet across four finished levels with 5 bedrooms (one is set up as the workout room) and 4.5 baths.
High-end craftsmanship is everywhere: hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and a chef's kitchen with soapstone countertops, a Viking range with double ovens, Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer drawers, a mahogany-topped center island, and a sunny breakfast table. Ideal for entertaining and comfortable family living, the main level includes formal living and dining rooms each with a wood-burning fireplace, marble hearth, and carved mantel plus a light-filled garden room with French doors opening to the terrace. A charming powder room completes this level.
Upstairs, the expansive primary suite features a fireplace and a walk-through dressing room with a mahogany-topped island and custom cabinetry, leading to a spa bathroom with soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower.
Two additional bedrooms (each with a double bed) open via French doors to a shared sunroom; a full hall bath sits just off the landing. The top level offers a bright guest bedroom with a queen bed and a third full bath.
The fully finished lower level includes a generous family room with an L-shaped sofa, large TV, and wood-burning fireplace (plus keyboard and darts); an exercise room with high-end equipment (could be converted back to a bedroom if needed), and a convenient wet bar with refrigerator. You'll also find a large laundry room with Miele washer and dryer, a mudroom with built-in cubbies, and an attached one-car garage.
Outside, enjoy a fully landscaped garden with professional lighting, a slate terrace and walkway, koi pond and fountain, and a gas fire pit an inviting space for summer evenings.
Set on a beautiful tree-lined street in sought-after Cathedral Heights / Cleveland Park, the home sits directly across from the National Cathedral's grounds, gardens, events, courts, and playgrounds. Walk to Metro, daily errands, shopping, and dozens of neighborhood restaurants.
A rare, turnkey summer rental combining classic DC architecture with modern luxury and exceptional outdoor space
