4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #517B Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Washington,DC 20016
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Jun 22, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type Condo/Co-op
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,800 sqft
Price per Sqft $417
Subdivision Observatory Circle
MLS Listing ID DCDC2203502
Style Art Deco
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Condo Fees $3,437/mo
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,800
Year Built 1931
Annual Tax Amount $967,920
Tax Year 2024
Property Sub-Type Condo/Co-op
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
IT'S AMAZING, IT'S INCREDIBLE, AND RARELY AVAILABLE. Situated on nearly 10 acres of the Westchester Coop was built during the Great Depression & completed in 1931. Noted in many publications for its extraordinary Art Deco classic features. You will be mesmerized by all of its charm of yesteryear and memories influenced by the roaring twenties, like its metal etched elevator doors, elegant archways, & plastered moldings. Notice the beautifully manicured grounds, gardens, brick & stone walkways, a center sunken fountain,& porta cochere in front of the main building. Although sold separately, 517b and 518b can be joined to create an amazing connecting space. Together boasting 2400 square feet, 9-foot ceilings with/ parquet wood floors throughout, these apartments combined have 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with/ South and Western exposures overlooking Glover Archbold Park. Gracefully laid out, these spaces bring together places for entertainment, formal dining & open living room with an electric fireplace & mantel that once was in one of the Supreme Court offices on Capitol Hill. Private wings for sleeping quarters, a separate library, office or place for extended family to come visit, this unit is blessed with many sitting areas, a place for a Grand Piano with an elegant open foyer to welcome even the pickiest of any guest list. 517B, a grand apartment, located at the end of the hall, offers approximately 1800 square feet. Its large foyer as described above is open, elegant and welcoming. Traditional living spaces are separated by two private bedroom wings with a naturally bright large living space in the center of the apartment and nearly a full wall of windows that draws your eye upon entering to the treetops & park with western exposure. The kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated with 42-inch cabinets to the ceiling, new tile, granite counter tops, high-end appliances& built-in desk/storage/pantry which could be a staging area for any catered event & is adjacent to the separate grand formal dining room. There are 2 Lg bedrooms w/ lots of windows & spacious custom closets designed by Capitol Closet Design by the previous owners. The two bathrooms have been beautifully renovated, with new tile, fixtures, and vanities with every attention to detail. En suite bath has a glass slider tub shower on the southern wing,& hall bath has a beautiful glass shower with a window on the northern wing. Other features, built-in bookcases, crown molding, chair rails, large custom closets & lots of storage or room for organization.
The Westchester boasts great amenities, including a market grocery store, a beauty parlor, a fitness center, dry cleaning services, and the wonderful DeCarlo's Restaurant, where you can enjoy weekend valet service between the north and south main buildings. All of the buildings at 4000 Cathedral Ave. are connected by underground hallways, making it super convenient to get around, no matter the weather. Plus, there's an underground reserved parking garage, extra storage options, and guest rooms available for friends and family visiting you!
For coop mortgage approval, you'll need a minimum of 15% down, and we can provide a list of approved lenders if you need it. Feel free to reach out to the listing agent with any questions you may have or to set up a time for a showing. Washer and dryer could be added through the Bathroom plumbing with application and approval from the Building engineer.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Crown Moldings,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Walk-in Closet(s),Wood Floors,Window Treatments,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower
Hot Water Natural Gas,Oil
Heating Wall Unit,Zoned
Cooling Wall Unit
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Electric
Fireplace Y
Window Features Bay/Bow
Heat Source Natural Gas,Oil
Laundry Common
Exterior
Utilities Available Cable TV Available,Natural Gas Available
Amenities Available Beauty Salon,Common Grounds,Convenience Store,Elevator,Exercise Room,Guest Suites,Laundry Facilities,Library,Meeting Room,Party Room,Security
Water Access N
View Park/Greenbelt,Trees/Woods
Accessibility Elevator
Garage N
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Art Deco
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed N
HOA Fee Include Air Conditioning,Common Area Maintenance,Electricity,Gas,Heat,Management,Snow Removal,Taxes,Trash,Water,Reserve Funds
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1805//0800
Ownership Cooperative
Security Features Desk in Lobby,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard