This rental is located at 2818 Cathedral Avenue, NW:
The listing says:
“An elegant,charming & classic residence in Garfield of Washington-simply a perfect place for joy of time.Stylishly and comprehensively renovated.Walking distance to international cuisines,shops,Rock Creek park,National Zoo,Metro. 3,387 SF of finely planned living area &basement-great for all activities,entreating quests & accommodating larger family. Multiple porches+terrace off kitchen.”
This 5 bed/4 bath is going for $9,800/Mo.
I guess “entreating quests” was supposed to be something like “entertaining guests,” but what is “joy of time”?
No, I’m pretty sure they meant “entreating quests.” With a house that big, think of the badass Live Action Role Playing parties you could throw. Entreating quests, indeed.
I really don’t like these listings where it seems pretty clear that as a renter, you are there to pay the monthly mortgage (and maybe then some). I get it, though, so won’t harp on that point. Almost 10k is a lot/per month, even if you have the funds to finance something like that without blinking an eye. I can’t help but think that for 10k/month I could do better, especially since the listing is pretty short on pictures of most of the house (all those bedrooms/baths) and multiple porches & terraces, which I actually read as 1 porch and 1 terrace instead of multiple porches and terraces. I’d also feel a little *cheated* by the claim, “…walking distance to international cuisines…” I know there’s an Italian-style restaurant, a pan-asian-style restaurant, etc. but Nation-style is pretty standard Americana and doesn’t really sing “international” to me. But, hey, that’s just me.
$10k/month? Why would anyone pay that? Got buy a house.
I agree. But some embassies and international organizations give their foreign employees insane housing stipends. I assume that’s who they are trying to get. Also, embassy/int’l org employees typically get all their furniture and belongings shipped in as a benefit of their overseas posting.
That said, this place is stupid overpriced. It’s laid out like a group house and no one who lives in a group house wants to/has the means to pay $2K month for a room. It doesn’t feel right for a family either.
Just noticed that this is directly across the street from the Swiss embassy. They are definitely trying to lure an embassy employee (or group of employees?) to take the place.
Way overpriced.
http://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/2818-Cathedral-Ave-NW-20008/home/9987580
This price seem very steep, especially in that area.
Seems like a lot for almost any rental. Great area, but I can’t imagine renting that place for that much.