About
Walkability Index: 94, Transit Score: 75, Bike Score: 87
DESCRIPTION
Our Georgetown Pied-a-Terre is a sunny 110 year old row house just a few doors off the historic C&O Canal. Be one of the first guests in this newly renovated and thoughtfully and beautifully decorated treasure of a home. This 1100+ square foot townhome features 2 bedrooms with 3 beds, a full bath, living room with comfy seating facing an exposed brick wall and smart TV. French doors open to a very large patio with bistro table for private meals alfresco. Speaking of meals, prepare your own in the well-thought-out kitchen which features a stove, microwave and toaster ovens for cooking and the striking red refrigerator, coffee maker, plus all the cooking and dining utensils you will need. The dining table seats 4. Working for home? There is strong Verizon Fios wifi and a built-in desk next to the large front window with an ergonomic chair, so you stay comfortable.
Upstairs the front bedroom has a queen bed, side tables with reading lamps, shelves, and closet. The back bedroom features a day bed with trundle, which could be used for 1-2 guests or as a second workspace. The attractive bathroom between the two bedrooms features a large skylight and tub.
Down narrow stairs you will find a clean dry laundry room with a washer and dryer for your convenience.
LOCATION
The home is a mere 3 doors away from the new C&O Canal Park a grassy and tree filled oasis with tables and chairs for dining, and lounge chairs for relaxing with a good book and cup of coffee.
Georgetown is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington, DC and because of its prime location on the Potomac River served as a major port and commercial center during colonial times. Among its lovely tree lined streets, you will find the stately historic homes of the wealthy merchants who made their fortunes in this former tobacco port. Today, Georgetown is a vibrant community with cafés, bistros, upscale shopping and restaurants along its cobblestone streets.
DIVERSIONS
The location is marvelous, walk a mere three blocks to the wonderful cafes, coffee houses, restaurants and shops that line the main commercial street of Georgetown, M Street. To name just a few diversions, within a short walk you can…
• Visit museums and galleries - Phillips Collection, Society of the Cincinnati.
• Walk along the newly restored C&O Canal or the recently renovated Georgetown Waterfront with shaded lawns, fountains, seating and sculptures.
• Dine at some of Washington’s finest restaurants – Fiola Mare, 1789, Chez Billy
• Pick up farm-fresh produce at the farmers market – Rose Park
• Stroll through fabulous historic gardens – Tudor Place and Dumbarton Oaks
• Enjoy live jazz – Blues Alley
• Pick up a delicious meal or treat to-go at a large selection of bistros, restaurants, food stores, cafes, and bakeries.
TRANSPORTATION
Walkability Index: 94, Transit Score: 75, Bike Score: 86
You can find numerous city buses plying M St to take you where you need to go. UBER, LYFT, bike and scooter share services are abundant. Alternatively, you can walk 9 blocks to reach one of two Metro stations.
• DuPont Circle Metro Station - Red Line
• Foggy Bottom Metro Station – Blue, Orange, Silver lines
Visit the Metro website Trip Planner to plan your travel throughout the city.
