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Found 6 entries for May, 2015.

1303 Quincy Street NE DC

 1303 Quincy Street NE Washington DC. front elevation

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This grand and gracious four-level American Foursquare brick home is perched high above Quincy Street on a commanding and meticulously landscaped corner lot with a private driveway and garage. Enjoy your morning coffee on the wide front porch overlooking the grounds shaded by towering oak trees, and adorned with carefully tended flower gardens, blankets of curated ivy, expansive lawn and private, fenced backyard.

Enter through the grand foyer, flanked by arched doorways, original trim, and period lighting fixtures. The large and elegant living room with working wood-burning fireplace, huge windows, and gleaming wood floors is both inviting and expansive. The newly remodeled spacious kitchen

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3301 9th Street NE, Washington DC

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exterior 3301 9th ST NE Washington DC

Exterior 3301 9th St NE Washington DC

Brookland Bungalow perfection

A perfect bungalow in the perfect location. This house is the one you've been waiting for. A light-filled living room is the center of the home, just the spot for spending quality time with family and guests. The dining room with pass-through to the kitchen is the ideal way to host dinner parties. The spacious kitchen is perfect for both cooking and talking to guests, a rarity in the city!

With two bedrooms on the main level and a large master bedroom on the upper level, sweet dreams are assured for everyone. The full height lower level, with 2 entrances, lots of windows, and open span is the blank slate you've needed. It can be easily renovated into a spacious in-law

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1504 Otis Street NE
Washington DC 20017


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Exterior 1504 Otis Street NE Washington DC.  Beautiful brookland

Serenity found!

Located in picturesque Brookland, this beautiful Craftsman home is nestled on a tree-lined street and backs up to the tranquility of the Franciscan Monastery grounds.  This home merges old classics and new finishes in a harmony of gracious proportions designed for modern living. Throughout the house are refinished hardwood floors, and central AC and radiator heat keep the temperature perfect year-round. All the woodwork and doors are also restored providing that extra architectural detail that makes the house shine.

The first look in this home is to the living room with large windows and a working brick fireplace. A separate formal dining room is perfect for

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Best DC Farmers Markets for “Making a Day of It”
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Locavores and socialites unite.  The DC area is decorated with farmers markets boasting fresh, local produce, artisanal foods, flowers, crafts and more. While these markets provide excellent access to local, organic food—the healthiest option for you and your family, the environment and the local economy—many also present an excellent way to pass the morning, afternoon, or even the whole day in combination with nearby attractions.  Check out these DC area farmers markets that offer that something extra.  Then, pack your picnic blanket, bring an empty market basket to fill and make a day of it!

 

Eastern Market Fresh Tuesdays Outdoor Farmers Market

225 7th St SE Washington, DC 20003

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Summer Nights Under the Stars:  Outdoor Movie Screenings in DC

 Outdoor movie

Nothing says summer like a blanket spread over bursting green grass still warm from a baking hot afternoon while a classic movie begins to flicker on the projector screen under the just appearing stars.  Children run between islands of picnic blankets, dodging paper plate dinners (or not) and dogs bark excitedly at the action as vendors on roller skates offer popcorn and other treats.  Sound like the perfect summer evening?  You’re in luck: free, outdoor movie screenings and summer movie festivals abound in DC in a variety of family-friendly settings.  From animated classics for the kids to poignant documentary pieces, the city’s wide array of outdoor movie offerings promises

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