707 Massachusetts Ave NE

Beautifully maintained historic Victorian Bay Front Capitol Hill home was Built 1888 by John Swainson and owned by Elizabeth French. A documented history is available. It is located near Stanton Park and steps to Metro.

The home is 2BR/2BA + 1 BR In Law Suite at English Basement Level. The home sets back on this wide avenue and offers a deep, professionally landscaped front garden with underground sprinklers.

The first floor of the main house is designed with open floor plan, 9’10" ceilings, LR with gas fireplace and built in book cases, coat closet and guest bath w/ stained glass and skylight. DR area w/ exposed brick wall opens to modern kitchen with granite counter tops, pressed tin ceiling, SS stove, functional layout for chefs. Great entertaining space opens to sunny rear wooden deck, flagstone patio and 2 car parking. The chandelier in the LR is silvered bronze. Fireplace surround is painted slate, and stone reclaimed from the old wing hospital building demolition. The foyer chandelier is a converted gas light originally from 814 Massachusetts Ave NE.

Second floor offers Master BR with cathedral ceiling, huge skylight, custom spacious walk in closet. 2nd BR with exposed beams & brick walls, windows overlooking rear garden. Ceramic and mother of pearl bathroom with glass block two person shower. Attic storage.

English Basement with full Kitchen & Bath, W/D, ample storage, bay front LR with view of garden. Separately metered. Possible to recombine to one house. A quick walk to Eastern market. Scroll down for more historical information about 707 Massachusetts Ave NE.