3749 Upton St NW

Washington, DC 20016

Unbeatable location. All the benefits of a suburban house with the perks of living in a vibrant city. Expanded traditional 1940's center-hall colonial. This 6BR, 4.5BA offers large entertaining spaces and cozy family living. The first level features a large living room w/ wood-burning fireplace and mantle, and wall of built-in bookcases with cabinets below, with entryway to family room featuring exposed brick, built-ins, surround-sound stereo system, and full rear wall of windows that flood the room with natural light. The family room connects to a gourmet chef's kitchen with upgraded countertops, double sinks, double skylights, and high-end stainless steel appliances including Dacor double ovens, warming drawer and extra large 6-burner gas range and vented hood, a Sub-zero refrigerator, and 2 brand new Bosch dishwashers. The kitchen and family room open through French doors to a level backyard patio perfect for entertaining. The formal dining room has plenty of space for large gatherings. The first floor powder room with dual entry is accessible to both the main hall and mudroom, which has plenty of closets for storage. The expansive second level has 4 bedrooms, including the owner's suite with tons of closet space and full en suite bath (in addition to full hall bath). One of the bedrooms on this level is the perfect size for a home office, with several built-ins and a full wall of bookcases and cabinets. This multi-purpose space could also be used as a play room or additional family room. The top level of the home has 2 more bedrooms/office space and 1 full bath and a large storage closet. The finished lower level includes a large rec. room w/ fireplace, a full bath, two large storage rooms and a laundry room with front-loading W/D and utilities. Located on a large professionally landscaped private lot w/ expansive rear flagstone terrace, the backyard is fully fenced and has an underground sprinkler system, mature trees, and detached oversized 1 car garage with ample room for bikes and storage shelves. The house is a 5 minute walk to City Ridge with a new Wegmans, Tatte and numerous other restaurants; under a 15 minute walk to Tenleytown, Whole Foods, Target and other restaurants and stores, and under a 20 minute walk to Cathedral Commons, Barcelona, Raku, Starbucks, Giant and more. Approximately half a mile to Tenleytown metro and under 1 mile to Van Ness metro, a few blocks to the new Hearst pool and within blocks of numerous schools and multiple playgrounds.