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ESTATE SALE - MAJOR PRICE ADJUSTMENT This premier Capitol Hill home is now offered by the estate at a tremendous value. Property is in great condition, but due for a few refurbishments which would unlock the substantial value in one of most renown properties on the Hill. This is the The Handy/Clements/Kelly House. It began around 1800 when the ground was broken for the beginning for this home which sat in clear view of the construction of our U.S. Capitol building. Not only is it one of the first homes built on Capitol Hill, this is one of the city's most iconic residences rich in history, its classical Greek Revival style and location. It stands proud only steps to the heart of democracy, quietly nestled amidst a double lot of lush landscape of ivy, wisteria and crowned with a very proud maple. This is the one house every knows on Capitol Hill...and for good reason. All this and complemented over the last century with 3BR/2.5BA , entrance portico, circular drive and very private garden patio. Perfect for entertaining year round in classic fashion! Needs your touch with slight refurbishment, kitchen upgrade or finishing off a 3rd floor as a 4thBR/BA, family room or office den. House itself in excellent condition. Note: Historic review is only required for work outside of home not interior. Make this your home for the next century! Listed on the National Registry of Historical Homes and in the U.S. Committee of Fine Arts Jurisdiction This is a unique residence never to be replicated. Please view videos, slide show and historic background of this very special property.
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4BEDS
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0.07ACRES
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2BATHS
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21/2 BATHS
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2,100SQFT
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$0$/SQFT
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Description
ESTATE SALE - MAJOR PRICE ADJUSTMENT This premier Capitol Hill home is now offered by the estate at a tremendous value. Property is in great condition, but due for a few refurbishments which would unlock the substantial value in one of most renown properties on the Hill. This is the The Handy/Clements/Kelly House. It began around 1800 when the ground was broken for the beginning for this home which sat in clear view of the construction of our U.S. Capitol building. Not only is it one of the first homes built on Capitol Hill, this is one of the city's most iconic residences rich in history, its classical Greek Revival style and location. It stands proud only steps to the heart of democracy, quietly nestled amidst a double lot of lush landscape of ivy, wisteria and crowned with a very proud maple. This is the one house every knows on Capitol Hill...and for good reason. All this and complemented over the last century with 3BR/2.5BA , entrance portico, circular drive and very private garden patio. Perfect for entertaining year round in classic fashion! Needs your touch with slight refurbishment, kitchen upgrade or finishing off a 3rd floor as a 4thBR/BA, family room or office den. House itself in excellent condition. Note: Historic review is only required for work outside of home not interior. Make this your home for the next century! Listed on the National Registry of Historical Homes and in the U.S. Committee of Fine Arts Jurisdiction This is a unique residence never to be replicated. Please view videos, slide show and historic background of this very special property.
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