643 A Street SE

Charming 2+ BD |. 1.5 BA Victorian townhouse on a highly sought after quiet Capitol Hill block awaits your special touch. Once inside you enter another era. The 1973 renovation created a stunning mid-mod aesthetic defined by the two-story sunken living room and soaring brick chimney. Located on the lower level, the living room is the heart of the home bookended by the wood-burning stone hearth and front bay windows, and complemented by a wall of built-in bookcases and another made for a vast art collection. The lower level is shared by a cozy den/3rd bedroom, laundry, half bath and exit to the rear garden. The main level entry overlooking the living room leads to a classic spiral stair (to upper level), kitchen, dining room and sliding doors out to a deep private garden with blue-stone patio, mature trees and room for lounging, grilling and dining. A wide gate leads to Browns Court providing access for bikes and strollers and to little known public alley parking. The upper level has two oversized bedrooms with elfa closets, and a large and bright 70s era bath. This property is an amazing value to those who love mid-mod or as a candidate for renovation with possible expansion from 1542SF to over 2300SF – rebuild main floor +200SF, dig basement +200SF, bump out >450SF. Newly renovated 2300SF properties in this area can sell for $1.3-$1.6M. All just steps to Eastern Market & Metro, Lincoln Park, US Capitol and Union Station!