3438 Russell Boulevard

About This Home

Circa 1889, this carriage house is an architectural gem totally hidden in plain sight, secluded, and private. Built by beer Baron, Wm. J. Lemp, this home has quite a history. Restored and converted into a home in the 1980s, the current owners have gracefully updated the property and lovingly maintained it. A large entry area opens into living and dining areas and the south windows keep the entire floor light & bright. The floors are impressive yet beautiful and made from a 200 year old barn in Pennsylvania and repurposed here as flooring. Exposed brick, high ceilings, and lovely bits of carriage house charm remain. Turning to the left, is the stairway and beneath is a room straight out of Harry Potter used as a pantry and for wine storage. What a great time out room! Ahead is the attached 1 car garage and to your right is a large modern and beautifully updated kitchen. Perfect for preparing amazing dinners and entertaining friends. Acres of granite counters and tons of cabinet storage for the discerning cook. There is a stylish updated full bath off the kitchen. Two separate doors, one off the kitchen and one off the living area lead onto a nice composite deck running the length of the house. Private, it boasts pots for plants, seating, and a spa. Around the corner are raised planting beds for your herbs and veggies. Upstairs you find a large open family room with dramatic high ceilings along with an spacious alcove used as an office which can double as another bedroom area for overflow guests. A 2nd bedroom with porthole windows and angle bay walls with more windows has hardwood floors and is totally charming. The primary bedroom on the other side of the house is large and features built-in bedside tables and platform bed, which contain the old pulley systems for loading carriages to the 2nd floor. Through a walk-in closet is the laundry and then a dressing room and then another large tastefully updated modern full bath. Gorgeous tile and fixtures were used in both baths found in the home. Interesting, charming, private, secluded, and totally modern describe this one of a kind property. This home is part of the Adlon Condo association, so water, gas, trash, sewer are part of the low monthly assessment but the owners are responsible for the exterior maintenance. It is perfect for someone looking for a great lock n leave, pied-a-terre in the city, or downsizing property. Start your new chapter of history for this wonderful home.

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