Description
One-of-a-kind modern home, minimalistic design, natural raw materials washed in natural light and views, highly efficient layout maximizes space and flow.Beautiful, safe, quiet, walkable, tree-lined neighborhood at the entrance of Rock Creek Park, nearby buses on Historic 16th St Heights, two 15-minute walk Metro stops (Columbia Heights and Petworth-Georgia Ave), quaint restaurants all around a few blocks away.One-story 1950's home gutted and transformed into a two-unit, side-by-side three-story work of art. Architect/artist/developer lives in Unit B.Townhome feeling, private use corner front yard and back fenced patio/urban oasis. Additional 600+ sf of rooftop deck, custom made to buyer's taste to be finished after closing with views of Piney Branch Parkway and mid-century modern townhomes at Arkansas Avenue, Taylor Street. Yakisugi siding: cypress wood w/ ancient Japanese technique of charring, wire-brushing and oiling to enhance beauty and longevity. Steel trim rusted and protected. Four full bedrooms (fourth one left open for a whole 3rd floor master suite), three full baths, one-half bath, all modern amenities for a compact sustainable living.Natural light: large-scale sleek insulated commercial anodized aluminum windows let views-in, noise-out and contrast with smaller scale clad wooden windows.Steel/red oak spiral staircase in center is the sculptural backbone of this home. Surprisingly efficient and comfortable, it enables the 4 bedroom layout that a traditional stair could not provide.Acid-stained concrete aquamarine flooring welcomes you into the entertaining first floor "ocean" where reclaimed wood, aluminum, steel, brick, glass and a 57-degree-angle corner "bow" give hints of its boat-design inspiration... Sail with us at Black Pearl Condominium!
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4BEDS
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N/AACRES
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3BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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2,000SQFT
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$650$/SQFT
Description
One-of-a-kind modern home, minimalistic design, natural raw materials washed in natural light and views, highly efficient layout maximizes space and flow.Beautiful, safe, quiet, walkable, tree-lined neighborhood at the entrance of Rock Creek Park, nearby buses on Historic 16th St Heights, two 15-minute walk Metro stops (Columbia Heights and Petworth-Georgia Ave), quaint restaurants all around a few blocks away.One-story 1950's home gutted and transformed into a two-unit, side-by-side three-story work of art. Architect/artist/developer lives in Unit B.Townhome feeling, private use corner front yard and back fenced patio/urban oasis. Additional 600+ sf of rooftop deck, custom made to buyer's taste to be finished after closing with views of Piney Branch Parkway and mid-century modern townhomes at Arkansas Avenue, Taylor Street. Yakisugi siding: cypress wood w/ ancient Japanese technique of charring, wire-brushing and oiling to enhance beauty and longevity. Steel trim rusted and protected. Four full bedrooms (fourth one left open for a whole 3rd floor master suite), three full baths, one-half bath, all modern amenities for a compact sustainable living.Natural light: large-scale sleek insulated commercial anodized aluminum windows let views-in, noise-out and contrast with smaller scale clad wooden windows.Steel/red oak spiral staircase in center is the sculptural backbone of this home. Surprisingly efficient and comfortable, it enables the 4 bedroom layout that a traditional stair could not provide.Acid-stained concrete aquamarine flooring welcomes you into the entertaining first floor "ocean" where reclaimed wood, aluminum, steel, brick, glass and a 57-degree-angle corner "bow" give hints of its boat-design inspiration... Sail with us at Black Pearl Condominium!
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