A remarkable reincarnation of an already precious diamond. Whether you enter by passing through the dreamy blue front door with its antique brass lock and fixtures and marble foyer or you park in one of your three spaces and stroll from the back gate to the walkways lined with perennials and annuals, passing the sumptuous lawn bordered by its bounty of more flowers, blooming trees and bushes to the slate patio with its fountain that takes several waterfalls down the wall into a tempting tile-lined pond, one cannot help but stop and sigh and say “I’m home.” This East Village residence is pure elegance but not pretentious, historic but awash in modern conveniences.

This stunning semi-detached property, once two homes with the first building completed in 1801, has a superior Georgetown location. With its 6,748 square-foot lot, spanning the full block between 28th and 29th Streets, it is a unique piece of property with immeasurable privacy. Sometimes it is difficult believing you are in a celebrated cosmopolitan neighborhood because of the back garden oasis - an oasis with an automatic irrigation system and subtle lighting and, if you must, the property has an easement for a pool.

Renovations have occurred twice in the last few years with the last just completed. Because there were two divided HVAC systems still serving the home, a decision was made to combine them into new high efficiency forced air systems which required adjustments and demolition throughout much of the interior. Not only were the changes made providing the premium in high-end...