4918 Illinois Avenue NW

Description

Welcome to 4918 Illinois Ave NW, a quintessential 4-bedroom 3-bath colonial rowhome with an In-Law Suite and free electric and cleaning service included for lease in NW DC! Situated on one of Petworth+GGs notable State streets, this beautifully maintained c. 1925 Wardman-styled home welcomes you through a terraced front yard on a flag-stone staircase and walkway to an inviting covered front porch framed by two brick columns and a beaded board ceiling on a covered porch. This renovated home has 2,980 sf of living space on 3 finished levels, a light filled main level open floor plan and hardwood floors throughout. The living room has 2 east exposure windows and a mission style front door with fixed transom; a centrally located dining space & open concept Kitchen featuring white shaker styled cabinetry, a working Island with blue shaker accent cabinets, white quartz counters and a deep bowl rectangular sink with stainless-steel appliances. A multi-functional addition at the rear of the main level makes the perfect Family Room, larger Dining area, Office area and or any combination of flex-space ideas with a wall of west exposure windows with views of the elevated deck that over looks a stenciled concrete patio / parking pad with a rollup commercial gate for secure parking and privacy. The 2nd floor staircase is flooded with natural light from the skylight above the generous width stair hall that includes a laundry closet with full sized front-loading washer and dryer. The second level boasts 3-bedrooms, a hall bath with 2nd skylight & tub and a Primary Suite full bath. The front/primary bedroom has 10+GG+ ceilings with ceiling fan and dormer windows above the east exposure double hung windows with views of the tranquil streetscape. The rear SW bedroom #2 is the 2nd largest with ample closet and views of the back yard and points west. The NW rear 3rd bedroom makes a great smaller bedroom and is a perfect office space that also overlooks the back yard and points west on the city scape horizon. The rear deck also provides easy access to the terrace level in-law suite that can reduce most of your lease payment with short or long-term renting. The accessory living unit features a well-appointed 2nd kitchen, a 4th bedroom with west exposure windows, an updated bathroom and bedroom area with ample closet space and rear hallway storage shelving illuminated by a full-view glass door to the rear stairway for back yard access. An inviting in-law suite living room/recreation area illuminated by a full view glass front lower-level door. Additionally, there is a 2nd Washer & Dryer unit, HVAC room and space for bicycle storage located in the accessory unit. This urban retreat is conveniently located in northern section of Petworth in NW DC, convenient carryout restaurants (Kennedy St NW to the north & Upshur St NW to the south), corner grocery stores, coffee shops and neighborhood boutiques on a tree-lined street rich historic architecture. This location has a 91-walk score, 74 bike score and a 65 ride score (public transportation). Available August 15, 2022