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Key Details
Sold Price $2,300,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,739 sqft
Price per Sqft $400
Subdivision Colonial Village
MLS Listing ID DCDC2033226
Sold Date 03/14/22
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,291
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1928
Annual Tax Amount $11,823
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 10,011 Sqft
Acres 0.23
Property Description
JUST LISTED! Welcome to 1765 N Portal Drive NW, a 5 bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 half bath home nestled in the scenic North Portal Estates neighborhood of Colonial Village in Upper NW DC. This home's stately architecture and picturesque setting upon an immaculately landscaped 10,000 square foot yard is strikingly beautiful. Distinguished by its open, intuitive floor plan, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light, the main level provides room to live life on your terms. A very large living room with bay window and French doors leads to a bright, spacious garden room, together creating optimal circular flow. A grand dining room with lovely views inspires every good reason to throw the dinner party of your dreams. The large, energy-efficient kitchen has a center island, custom cabinet buffet, and a nearby breakfast nook.
One level up, youll find 3 bedroomstwo of which are en suite, each as spacious and sunlit as the next. This includes a primary suite, designed as a private retreat with a generous walk-in closet, luxurious bath and a convenient washer and dryer. From the central landing, stairs lead to the third floor with 2 bedrooms, a guest bath and a cedar closet.
The lower level has a few surprises of its own in store from the large recreation room with half bath and dedicated office space to the ample storage throughout. The backyard is a mere extension of neighborhoods natural surroundings and is truly a sight to behold. Step beyond your back door into an alfresco oasis complete with a big yard, three raised vegetable gardens and a limestone terrace slated for entertaining. And last but not least, there is a 2-car garage with an electric vehicle charging station and a generator.
North Portal Estates of Colonial Village is a community where suburban allure meets urban access. This neighborhood is a sought after destination just two blocks to the Lowell School. Here, winding hills and thickets of trees lead into Rock Creek Park, the ideal place to run, bike, or hike. And when you do feel like venturing out, the sights and sounds of downtown DC, Chevy Chase and Silver Spring are mere minutes away, either by bicycle, car or a short walk to the Silver Spring Metro. The big house, big yard, small town and convenient lifestyle you have been dreaming of beckons. Offers to be reviewed Monday, Feb 7th.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning R-1-A
Direction South
Rooms
Basement Garage Access, Heated, Interior Access, Walkout Level, Windows, Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air, Radiator, Central
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Gas/Propane
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Air Cleaner, Humidifier, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
Fireplace Y
Window Features Bay/Bow,Energy Efficient,ENERGY STAR Qualified,Double Pane,Low-E,Insulated,Screens,Replacement
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Air Cleaner, Humidifier, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Upper Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Terrace
Garage Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Garage Spaces 5.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Composite
Accessibility None
Porch Terrace
Parking Type Attached Garage, Driveway
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard, Level
Story 4
Foundation Permanent
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Plaster Walls,Tray Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Shepherd
Middle Schools Deal Junior High School
High Schools Jackson-Reed
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 2756//0051
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Main Entrance Lock,Smoke Detector,Security System,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with John A Evans • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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