4700 Sedgwick St Nw, Washington, DC 20016

Sometimes it’s the house. Sometimes it’s the neighborhood. And sometimes, if you’re very lucky, it’s BOTH. Rarely does Spring Valley come in such a charming, manageable package. Poised above the street on a corner lot beneath mature trees, 4700 Sedgwick has a commanding presence without a hint of pretense. And a fabulous front deck gives you a front-row seat. The foyer may be a little extravagant, but consider it perfect preparation for the living room—which isn’t exactly what you would call modest. A soaring, beamed ceiling delivers the drama, the fireplace anchors the room, and a glass door opens directly to the deck. The dining room is generously proportioned without making a production of it—equally comfortable with Tuesday-night dinner or a little Thanksgiving situation. The kitchen is crisp, efficient and entirely up to the task. Best of all, a door opens directly to the rear patio—because outdoor dining is considerably more appealing when dinner doesn’t have to tour the house...