The former Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream shop finally is getting filled at 3508 Connecticut Ave, NW. The Web site is under construction but the signs say Chocolate by Cacao by Jacques Poulain. Looks like Cleveland Park obituaries (including my own laments) were a bit premature…
This condo is located at 3100 Connecticut Ave, NW:
The flyer says:
“Wonderfully renovated sunny top-floor 1 Br + den. Newly designed kitchen, stunning glass backsplash, custom maple cabinets, granite & new Bosch SS appl. Marble floored bathroom w/ custom vanity, mosaic backsplash & rainfall shower head. Gleaming Georgia pine wood floors with large foyer. Spacious master bedroom, double-size cedar-lined closets. Pet friendly building. Parking for 18 cars.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
That is a pretty cool backsplash! Though I’m guessing the parking for 18 cars is a typo? Note that a neighbor just went under contract for $364,000 and a studio on a lower floor is going for $199,000.
But for this unit do you think $384,900 is reasonable for this 1 bed+den/1bath?
It was very big news when the Post broke the story back in mid-June that Tackle Box was looking to open another location in the old McDonalds space at 3407 Connecticut Ave, NW. But I just noticed that an alcohol renewal permit had recently been pasted on the window under the name DC Diner. Anyone know if DC Diner has returned from the dead or if it’s simply easier to just renew a permit under the original name?
These buildings are really progressing nicely. Here’s what it looked like in Oct. ’09. According to previous commenters they will be “private residences for Chinese diplomatic staff”. It is located on located on Porter St, NW east of Connecticut toward Rock Creek Park and Mt. Pleasant.
How do you think the buildings have turned out so far?
This home is located at 3105 Macomb St, NW:
The flier says:
“Exquisite renovation by Brook Rose Development, LLC (brookrose dot com), renowned for their intricate custom detailing. This classic Cleveland Park home has been restored and enhanced with no expense spared! Opposite the grounds of the International School, beautiful views from all windows. One of a kind, minutes walk to metro, shops and schools.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
This was actually a GDoN porn post last year, pre-renovation. It sold for $1,100,000.
So what do you think of the renovations? It’s yours for $2,495,000.
This rental is located at 2911 Newark Street, NW:
The Craigslist ad says:
“Amazing historic renovation of a beautiful art deco building located in Cleveland Park. With open spacious living: Studios, 1Br and 2Br apartments, one block from the Cleveland Park metro on the red line and multiple bus lines. The Macklin has been renovated from the floor up and truly boast the most modern conveniences anyone would want. If you are looking to move to the city or just looking to upgrade come take a look at the Macklin in the Heart of Cleveland Park right of Connecticut Avenue.
The Macklin offers all the following in each renovated apartment.
• In-home washer/dryer
• Dishwasher
• Built-in microwave oven
• Stainless appliances
• Individually controlled central HVAC
• Expansive kitchen with wood cabinets
• Granite countertops
• Ceramic tile in kitchen and bath
• Marble vanities
• Antique heart pine flooring
• High speed internet access ready
• Spacious open floor plans
• Expansive light filled windows”
I’ve been curious to see how this renovation turned out. The photos look pretty good. Do you think $1600 sounds reasonable for the “last studio in the building”?
What do you think of the reno in general?
Sushi Sushi is located at 3714 Macomb St. NW just off Wisconsin Avenue. Their tag line is Best Sushi in town. Back in July ’08 we looked at some other best sushi nominees. How does Sushi Sushi rank?
In what could be good news they also deliver in a 2 mile radius.
Wow, thanks to a reader for sending in the following Editorial from the Cleveland Park Listserv:
Editorial: Yes to Tackle Box in the Former McDonald’s Space
by Bill Adler and Peggy Robin
Publishers, Cleveland Park Listserv
www.cleveland-park.comIs the former McDonald’s space at 3407 Connecticut Avenue, which has been vacant
for over seven years, finally going to become a useful, productive member of
society?According to today’s Washington Post (http://bit.ly/cVibFy ), Tackle Box, a
seafood restaurant, will be opening in that location. Here’s a brief
description from the Post of what we’re likely to see: “Tackle Box will be
dressed down with picnic tables, weathered buoys and lobster traps and will
require customers to place their orders at a counter.” The Georgetown Tackle
Box on M Street has a menu of “lobster rolls, fried clams and wood-grilled
trout,” but because the Cleveland Park space is three times the size of Tackle
Box in Georgetown, it may also have additional amenities such as bars, both raw
seafood and alcoholic.The Tackle Box is expected to open no sooner than the end of 2010. If you want
to read more about what Tackle Box serves, visit their website at
http://tackleboxrestaurant.com .Reports and rumors of restaurants coming into the space once occupied by the
McDonald’s have surfaced over the years. In November 2009 the ANC approved an
alcohol and liquor license for DC Diner, which was to have been a
family-oriented diner with an Asian-infused menu. DC Diner never materialized.
In 2007, Divino, an Argentine restaurant and lounge, tried to fill that space,
but was shooed away because of neighborhood opposition.Hopefully, the space that was once a McDonald’s is not haunted by ghosts of
failed restaurants and neighborhood opposition past. Let’s all unite behind
bringing a new seafood restaurant to a space that’s been empty for far too long.
Wow, I can’t believe there is finally movement at the old flower shop on Wisconsin Ave, NW just south of Macomb. It’s been vacant for years. Anyone hear what might be going in there?
While not everyone is looking forward to a drycleaners at the corner of 1st and Seaton Streets, NW in Bloomingdale, you have to admit the building is looking great, right? You can see what the building looked like in the beginning of Dec. ’09 here.
And, sadly, I still don’t have much hope that Baraki at nearby 1st and T Streets, NW will open their doors anytime soon…
This home is located at 3203 Macomb St, NW:
The flier says:
“Stunning, bright home with glorious private grounds and 2 lower level suites. Large open first floor with wonderful great room, perfect for art collectors and set up for entertaining indoors and outdoors. Private top floor master suite. Double size lot, perfect for gardeners. Close to metro, shops, and schools.”
You can find more info here and photos here.
So what do you think of that water feature? It’s yours for $1,699,000.