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Garages/Storage Space Built in 1921 Converted into a Super Sweet Home on Capitol Hill
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I never know what I’m gonna encounter when I roam DC’s alleys. Seriously. But last weekend marked a very happy encounter. I was wondering what was going on with this structure in an alley on Capitol Hill near the Hill East border:
One of the owners came out and asked me if I’d like a tour. Hell yes I would. Some times I get a bit jaded and forget how nice people can be. Mrs. Nash took me around the property telling me about the history – originally built in 1921 to store coal, ice, vending machines and more. The structure now has been combined into one huge home plus a separate in-law suit.
The main house was still being worked on but you can get an idea of how incredibly it will be:
Oh, and did I mention how high tech it is? It has a room that looks like it’s from NASA. It controls all the plumbing, heating, cooling, (radiant floors) etc. I hope to come back and show more pictures when construction is totally finished. Thanks Mrs. Nash!
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I’m a big fan of row houses and all but – damn this is cool.
fcuk that is cool.
Soooooo envious of the radiant floor system – looks fabulous.
Can’t wait to see the finished product on a GDoN posting!
Wicked cool – three cheers for creative innovation.
that’s the way to do it. wonder what the total cost ends up being.
great use of a vacant property! looks good
Wow – hope she shows you the finished design; it looks like such a cool idea.
If it’s so modernized, you’d think they would have indoor plumbing
(note outhouse in 1st pic)
Oops, second photo.
maybe the historical society mandated an outhouse.
btw, when did house in dc typically get indoor plumbing?
i had wanted to buy the warehouse across the alley from this one (they were on the market around the same time), but i passed due to the agony the city would have put me through in variances and assorted permission. I imagine this lady, despite support from the neighborhood for turning backstreet blight into a beautiful residence (and crime deterrent)–had to endure a lot to get build her home (it was in very poor condition). The current zoning code is designed to entrench alley blight; every one of these alley finds PoP posts has a story of an individual trying to make lemonade out of lemons, with the city obstructing every step of the way.
Spectacular! This is the house I’ve always wanted. It’s too bad there aren’t more old carriage houses in DC ready for conversion to standard housing…London has mews houses, we need more alley houses! Congrats Mrs. Nash!
There’s a Hughes Mews over near the Kennedy Center that is TINY houses in an alley. I have a friend who lives in one, and it’s really about 10 feet wide.
There are several very cool 2story carriage houses in the alley behind Lincoln Park Methodist Church (NE corner of the park, 13th and North Carolina) that are being demolished by deliberate neglect. They are pretty cool to check out especially when you see the HUGE stained glass window of the church right next to them.
Wow, this looks absolutely awesome. Can’t wait to see the finished house.
So, i take it that this isn’t on the market. Damn!
Amazing! Please try and post the finished product!!