3749 1/2 KANAWHA STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

Located in one of the best neighborhoods in Chevy Chase, convenience is not the only attribute of this handsome townhouse. Having had only two owners since it was built in 1976, it has maintained its clarity of design and elegant spatial qualities. The current owners maintained the overall integrity of the space while adding features which make the entire residence appealing.A spacious living room with fireplace is found on the second level that has a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden below. A recently updated kitchen and dining room offer a perfect environment to entertain while maintaining some privacy from the rest of the house. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are found on the third floor with an ample amount of closet space. The first floor has been converted to a separate unit with its own entrance. The unit offers a bedroom, full bathroom, kitchenette, a living room with fireplace and access to the garden, and a new stacked washer and dryer for the benefit of the occupant. This level is ready to use as an au pair suite or additional space for the owner.This private garden is the perfect size for entertaining in virtually any season. Functioning as an additional room, it supplies additional living space for work, al fresco dining, or just enjoying a quiet moment.  Flowering trees and shrubs provide a comfortable setting for enjoying this low-maintenance private space.The Friendship Heights Metro is a short walk away. Also, within a few blocks from the house on Connecticut Avenue are Safeway, Magruders, a CVS pharmacy, several banks, the public library, a movie theater, Bread and Chocolate and a number of other restaurants. The house is also walking distance to Lafayette Elementary, Murch Elementary, Deal Middle School, and Jackson-Reed High School. Rock Creek Park is close by for nature lovers, bikers and runners.