Located in DC’s popular West End neighborhood is a condominium with a unique history. The Columbia Hospital for Women opened in 1866 in Thomas Circle, serving wives and widows of Civil War soldiers. It relocated to the West End in 1876 and was rebuilt in 1912 as a larger facility. It ultimately closed its hospital doors in 2002, but was renovated and reborn in 2006 as the Columbia Residences. The iconic Italianate design from original architect Nathan C. Wyeth is one of the city’s most distinguished landmarks.
New to the market in October is Unit #432, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence with 1,250 square feet of living space and a price tag of $919,000. This pristine flat has beautiful hardwood floors in the open living area, new carpets in the bedrooms and a contemporary gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy breakfast out on the balcony! Luxurious bathrooms, walk-in closets, washer and dryer, storage and covered parking help complete the picture.
Also new in October is Unit #210. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment with a 1,375 square foot layout is priced at $800,000. Features include classic hardwood floors and an open gourmet kitchen with granite counters, Viking and Sub-Zero stainless steel appliances, Poggenpohl cabinets and hanging pendant lighting over the breakfast bar. Bonus points for the giant walk-in closet, washer and dryer, plus parking and two climate-controlled storage spaces!
Relisted in October with a lower price is Unit #708. The top-floor, 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence with undeniable charm is now available for $569,000. The 735 square foot gem has pale blonde hardwood floors, an office nook, a fantastic open kitchen with salt and pepper granite counters plus Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a sliding wood and glass door to the bedroom, balcony, dual-entry marble bath, plantation shutters, parking, storage and new Bosch/Carrier HVAC.
Also featuring a recent price drop is Unit #433 with 1-bedroom, 1-bath and 800 square feet of living space. Now listed at $575,000, this light and airy apartment features hardwood floors throughout the living area plus sliders that open to a den for extra sleeping or study options. The Chef’s kitchen has dark granite counters, a Viking range and Sub-Zero fridge. Closet space abounds and a balcony provides a nifty place to enjoy your morning coffee!
Unit #417 first listed in July and has since dropped its price twice. Currently available for $599,000, the 804 square foot residence has a loft bedroom plus 1-bath, along with 11-foot ceilings and a large open living area with wide-plank hardwood floors. The modern open kitchen is set into a single wall and augmented by black granite counters, stainless steel appliances and an island with hanging pendant lights. Deep-set windows and unique architectural details add to the appeal.
Also still active is Unit #335 with 1-bedroom, 1-bath, a den and a generous 850 square foot floorplan. Listed at $619,900, the open space residence has hardwood floors throughout, a gourmet kitchen with Poggenpohl cabinets, black granite counters and stainless steel appliances, plus a remodeled bathroom and a balcony off the bedroom suite.
Unit #PH906 went pending in October and is expected to close in January. The impressive penthouse duplex features 2-bedrooms, 2-baths and 1,496 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,299,000, the residence with its pale hardwood floors and impeccable marble baths boasts floating iron spiral stairs that ascend through an opening in the ceiling to an upper level family room with sliders leading out to a private rooftop terrace!
Unit #235 went Active Under Contract in October and is scheduled to close in November! The competitively priced 1-bedroom, 1-bath flat was listed at just $499,000. Features include walnut wide-plank floors, 750 square feet of space, an open gourmet kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, wood panel sliders to the bedroom and plantation shutters.
There was one closing in October. Unit #328 was priced at $695,000 and closed for $704,000. That’s $9,000 over list! The super-sized 1-bedroom 1-bath plus den residence has 900 square feet of space with blonde hardwood floors and matching blonde cabinets in the open gourmet kitchen. This is a very bright and sunny residence with a twin-sink marble vanity and sliding doors leading to the master suite.
Residents at the Columbia enjoy a plethora of amenities. There’s a rooftop swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards room, club room and three furnished guest suites. Add to that, a dry cleaners, an Urban Boxing location and a Trader Joe’s, right there on the condominium grounds! You can bet this place is popular with West End locals.
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