A curated masterpiece on Capitol Hill.
Designed and curated by an art collector and photographer, 1000 Independence Ave SE is a masterclass in historic preservation, color theory, and architectural excellence. Originally built as a grocery store in 1885, the space has been expertly restored into a thoughtful home, with considered nods throughout to the home’s original design story. To this day, I have not experienced anything like it in DC, let alone in Capitol Hill.
2,436 SF / 3 bedrooms & basement / 2.5 bathrooms
Privately listed with Chesley McCarty at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
202.251.8261 / hello@chesleyjmccarty.com
Coming to market on March 6, 2025
finished floorplans available March 6, 2025
Exterior / unique in both its width and corner condition, the 16-month renovation honored the history and essence of the home, whose storefront presence dates back to the structure’s original use as a grocery store in the late 1800’s. The facade is one of the most cherished on Independence Ave.
Entry / given the home’s generous width, the floorplan was thoughtfully reworked to create spaces that respect the integrity of the home’s original design, while leveraging the light from the corner condition. In the powder room off of the front door, an original sink – now restored and reglazed – sits proudly, and solid white oak floors set the tone throughout the home.
The kitchen / larger than a standard rowhome kitchen, which are often long and linear, this spacious, light-filled kitchen extends hospitality each hour of the day. Fully custom, inset kitchen cabinetry, made by a family-owned cabinet maker in Pennsylvania, is topped with a soapstone countertops authentic to Victorian kitchens at the time. A custom, restaurant-grade range hood appeases even the most serious of chefs, and the windows behind the sink open right upon the backyard like a moment from a movie.
Dry bar & dining / turning towards the living room and past the dining area, a coat closet is discreetly tucked away alongside a dry bar, which has been equipped with chilled beverage drawers and display storage for the avid barware collector.
The living room / a punchy, pistachio-hued space that comes alive in the afternoon light, with floor to ceiling built-in bookshelves accessible with a solid walnut ladder, a gas fireplace original to the home, and two window nooks (with storage below) for getting lost in a book or two on a rainy day.
Primary suite / Upstairs, an impressive primary suite leaves every reason to stay inside all winter long. A walk in closet falls in step with an inspired primary bathroom, furnished with a soaking tub with a standing faucet, a shower lined with vibrant tile, and sinks paired with considered storage. The bedroom, painted in an enviable Farrow & Ball shade, is secluded behind double doors.
The home will be staged and photographed the week of February 24, 2025. Afterwards, there will be additional imagery of the two other bedrooms & bathroom, as well as the basement, backyard, and exterior environment.
Contact Chesley McCarty for additional inquiries, at 202.251.8261.