Prominently sited on a tree-lined block in the heart of prestigious Kalorama, 1829 23rd Street NW is a stately 1917 townhome meticulously infused from top to bottom with high style and painstaking workmanship. Proudly featured in Architectural Digest Italia, the home was inspired by its owners' world travels and represents a masterful collaboration between a star-studded team comprising architect Christian Zapatka and Alisa Bloom Design. The home's classic white brick and contrasting black trim facade is accented by a vibrant, jewel-tone blue front door, injecting a slight contemporary flair into a historic block.
Stepping into the formal entry hall, the palette continues with paint-like French wallpaper complementing splendid alternating gray and black stone tiles on the floor. Formal living and dining rooms exude elegance. The former features a forward exposure via triple windows, with sensations of warmth established by the roaring fireplace and imported antique Italian marble mantle. The latter is central within the home, showcasing the stunning white oak herringbone floors, exquisite Forbes and Lomax switchplates, and substantial Baldwin hardware found throughout as a testament to the no-expenses-spared mentality of construction.
The chef's kitchen is a functional work of art, with a LaCanche dual fuel range nestled beneath a radiant marble slab backsplash and commercial-grade range hood. A full size SubZero refrigerator/freezer, Bosch dishwasher and Lefroy Brooks fixtures are all subtly integrated within furniture-grade inset cabinetry. An adjacent den offers French doors leading out to the garden, while the whimsical breakfast room features a built-in buffet, its custom glass ceiling letting in natural light to augment the nature scene on the walls. A powder room with Watermark fixtures and a violet marble vanity completes the main level.
Three secondary bedrooms are found on the upper level, each evoking a distinct style and featuring ample storage. They share an exquisite full bath comprising Italian marble counters, Watermark fixtures, custom French shower doors, and a deep soaking tub with shower. The primary bedroom is tucked away on the top level for ultimate privacy. Its bedroom and sitting area are a sanctuary, accessing a large dressing room with full cabinetry and a center island. Further beyond is the spa-inspired primary bath. Lefroy Brooks fixtures, heated Waterworks tile floors, a freestanding tub, marble shower, and additional laundry facilities create a self-sufficient oasis.
The lower level can be independently accessed from outside to enhance practicality. A fitness room with rubber floor, laundry center with additional appliances, mudroom, half bath, and generous storage space shape what is an amenity-rich home. Furthering the mission is a Crimpco security system with video surveillance and Sonos throughout. The sound system extends into the rear garden, designed by Cynthia Ferranto and consisting of a composite deck, Viking grill area, custom planters, and automatic irrigation. Walled-off privacy and string lights overhead create an ideal environment for outdoor entertaining or dining al fresco.
A cosmopolitan Kalorama location enables easy access to parks, trendy eateries, shops, and transit - all within minutes. Thoroughly reimagined to the highest degree of tastes and standards, 1829 23rd Street NW is a true one-of-a-kind offering.
