What do you get when you combine a century-old women’s hospital with superlative new interior design plus popular ground-level retail? The answer is The Columbia in Washington, DC’s West End neighborhood. The Italianate-style complex has been meticulously transformed into 225 condominium residences along with a Trader Joe’s market!
There was just one new listing at this popular address during the month of March. Unit #335 is a roomy 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment that also includes a separate den/office. Offered at $669,900, the 850-square foot residence boasts hardwood floors throughout, a marble tile bath and a gourmet kitchen with black granite counter, Poggenpohl cabinets and Sub-Zero, Viking and KitchenAid appliances.
Other available residences include Unit #906—a stunning duplex penthouse that came to market in February. The 1,496-square foot residence has 2-bedrooms and 2-baths, floating iron spiral stairs, wood floors, gourmet kitchen and a private roof terrace. The asking price is $1,365,000.
Also still active is Unit #936, a duplex penthouse with 2-bedrooms, 2-baths and 1,789 square feet of living space. Walls of windows, a contemporary open kitchen, luxurious marble baths, walk-in closets, two parking spaces, floating spiral stairs, wet bar and a 240-square foot terrace are all part of the upscale package, listed at $1,449,000.
Currently pending is Unit #302, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home that has been fully renovated with wide-plank Hickory floors, new baths with custom vanities and heated floors, a gas fireplace and an updated kitchen with new granite counters and stainless steel appliances. It had been listed at $1,339,000.
Also under contract is Unit #306 with 2-bedrooms, 2-baths, warm Cherry EcoTimber hardwood floors and 1,158 square feet of space. A lovely gourmet kitchen matches the reddish hues, while a balcony offers views of Pennsylvania Avenue. The asking price had been $989,000.
Unit #436 closed in March. Originally listed in January for $1,125,000, the final settled price was $1,100,000. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner residence has a spacious 1,354 square foot floorplan with wide-plank floors, a big window bay, an open Chef’s kitchen and a Juliet balcony.
Unit #621 also closed in March. The 1-bedroom flat has 850 square feet of living space, with sliding doors leading to a den. Hardwood floors, an open kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and a balcony are some of the features. Listed at $669,000, the apartment went under contract in just five days, and closed at $655,000.
Located at 2425 L Street NW, The Columbia offers a wide range of amenities, including a rooftop pool, a fitness center, billiards room, front desk and concierge service. The aforementioned Trader Joe’s offers a great convenience to residents and neighborhood locals alike. Also nearby are top restaurants, Rock Creek Park and the new West End Neighborhood Library.
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