What can I say, there are a lot of cool ones on Macomb Street. But I’m curious what you think about the extension here. Personally I think I’d want more windows. I guess it’s a balance of privacy vs. windows, yeah?
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Cleveland Park
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This home is located at 3601 Macomb Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Historic 1899 Georgian w/ gorgeous sun-lit living spaces, beautiful architectural details & hrdwd flrs throughout. Gracious dining room, lovely living room, updated gourmet eat-in kit leading to 2-level screened porch. 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths including spacious master suite with dressing room & walk-in closet. Near shops & Metro!”
More info and photos found here and a virtual tour found here.
I think Macomb Street, NW has some amazing homes and this is certainly one of them. I’m always curious how much they cost. Most of them fall into the house porn category. So what do you think about this particular home? Do you think it’s too close to Wisconsin Ave or is that a good thing? It’s yours for $2,850,000.
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This beauty is from Macomb Street, NW in Cleveland Park. I used to walk up this street to go to grad school at AU back in the day. This house was in far worse shape back then. It’s nice to see it restored to its original glory. It’s one of the smallest ones on the block. So glad they didn’t pop this one up.
From a reader:
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3412 Connecticut Ave NW
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Pesto is located at 2915 Connecticut Ave, NW. I’m mostly curious about this place because it is rather hidden among apartment buildings. I’ve always wondered if it’s any good. You can see their menu here. Any fans out there?
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This home is located at 3105 Macomb Street, NW:
The flier says:
“Historic gem in the very heart of Historic Cleveland Park. First time on the market since 1956. Immaculate exterior and gorgeous landscaped flowering yard. Off street driveway & garage parking. Sold strictly AS-IS, inspected and with full disclosures, needs interior makeover. So much potential – this historic beauty will steal your heart. Renovation financing available for qualified buyers.”
More info and a virtual tour found here.
Hmm, this will be an interesting one as the outside is amazing but the inside is just ok. Obviously it needs some kitchen and maybe bathroom updates but the rest of the house looked fine. I think the outdoor areas are far more “pornish” though. This is the home where I posted a photo of a stairway to a tree:
The backyard is truly stunning. What do you think of the house and the property in general? It can be yours for $1,545,000.
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I know some readers won’t shed a tear to hear about Cleveland Park’s retail woes but I still have some love for Cleveland Park. I lived in Cleveland Park for 3 years and I think of her as an ex-girlfriend with whom I’ve had an amicable breakup. When I walk through Cleveland Park, I really hope she is doing well. It’s not like a bad breakup when you’re secretly psyched that your ex has gained 25 pounds. I truly wish her the best.
So I was dismayed to read last week that their Starbucks on Connecticut Ave. was closing. What I really don’t understand is that this particular store always seems to be crowded:
As you can see in the first photo, the consignment shop right next door has also closed. The McDonald’s across the street has been closed for years now. I just don’t get it. Then when I walked further up the street, it seems that the Cold Stone Creamery has closed:
I thought things were looking up when we learned a new wine store, yogurt shop and running store had recently opened up. Anyone know why such a established neighborhood is having such a hard time keeping retail? Are the rents simply to high in this economic environment?
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I seem to recall there are some art deco fans out there. I’ve always liked this building in Cleveland Park (I know, what can I say, I walked around CP this weekend), I think on Newark. It’s got some great details.
I hope the building is just getting updated and not razed.
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I was walking around north Cleveland Park and one of the fences on 34th street had a big hole in it. And it revealed this view. Holy cow. They even have a creek!
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In October I wondered what happened to Cleveland Park after spotting a Halloween store where Blockbuster once stood. Things started to look up in November when I saw a running store and frozen yogurt spot open up. Well, the old Blockbuster spot looks like its found a permanent replacement – a wine shop. According to the license it will be called Weygandt Wines located at 3519 Connecticut Ave.
