On a wide corner lot just two blocks from Eastern Market, a historic 1885 grocery store has been meticulously restored into a 2,500 SF home on the Hill. Over 16 months (2021-2022), the owners served as both design directors and historians, partnering with Sestak Remodeling and Design Cadence to transform… Read More the dilapidated structure into a modern, functional, and historically rich residence. Every detail - from solid white oak floors and window treatments to lighting, hardware, and paint - was selected with care and consideration. The entry features shiplap walls and Victorian-era tile, and a restored original sink anchors the powder room. A sun-filled kitchen boasts custom inset cabinetry crafted by a Pennsylvania maker, soapstone countertops, and a custom, restaurant-grade range hood. The kitchen opens up to an outdoor space, paved with bricks salvaged from the original store, as well as a dining area with a breakfast nook set into the bay window. At the front of the home, past a dry bar with two beverage coolers, a coat closet, and the powder bath, the pistachio-hued living room with 12' ceilings gleams in southern and western light. On one wall, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves can be accessed with a solid walnut ladder from Putnam Ladder Company, and on the other, a pair of window nooks house storage below. The fireplace surround, discovered during the restoration, is finished with a gas insert from Valor, and the space above the mantel is wired for a Frame TV. Upstairs, 10' ceilings and solid oak flooring continue throughout. The primary suite, painted in an enviable Farrow & Ball color, includes an impressive walk-in closet as well as a hotel-worthy bathroom with a freestanding tub, Zellige-tiled shower, and dual sinks set in marble. Down the hallway, a laundry room with machines set at hip height hides behind a large pocket door, and two additional bedrooms share a hall bath outfitted with custom storage and a historic window with a glass privacy cover. In the basement level, found through a hidden door beside the main staircase, a 500 SF space can be used for storage or a playroom. This space has exterior access. 1000 Independence is a masterclass in historic preservation, color theory, and architectural excellence, and is truly a masterpiece on the Hill. Showings by appointment only. Read Less
Courtesy of Chesley McCarty, TTR Sotheby's International Realty hello@chesleyjmccarty.com
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
10
Last Updated
Property Type
Townhouse
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Square Ft.
3,048
Lot Size
0.03 Acres
Year Built
1885
MLS Number
DCDC2187880
30 Days Snapshot Of 20003
$1,076k
+13%
(avg) sold price
22
+37%
homes sold
28
-55%
(avg) days on market
Snapshot
Area Map
Additional Details
Basement
Interior Access, Outside Entrance
Building
3,048 sqft living area, 2,523 sqft above grade (finished), 525 sqft below grade (finished), 525 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 1885, Major renovation in 2022, Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse, 3 levels, Victorian, Brick
Cooling
Central Air, Electric, Central A/C
Accessibility Features
36+ wide Halls
Fireplaces
1 fireplace, Gas/Propane
Foundation
Block, Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space, Slab
Heating
Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
Laundry
Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Lot
1,500 sqft, 0.03 acres, Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard
Property
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Soil Types: Unknown
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