We welcome you to the Presidential?s crown jewel, Penthouse 801, a 1,700 square foot two bedroom two bathroom piece of history ensconced in luxury, steeped in grandeur. Steps from the White House and mingled among the grandest homes of 16th Street, the Presidential?s gracious classical limestone facade sits elegantly overlooking the grand boulevard to its east. Nestled behind double columns, the wrought iron front door opens to a private and well appointed lobby whose marble floors and intricate plasterwork evoke a gilded age glamour with craftsmanship to match. Welcomed home by your concierge, you?ll ascend the secure elevator to the top floor where the polished penthouse door offers a tiny taste of the Best Address hiding just within. Stepping into the foyer, one is transported to an era where every detail mattered. Gleaming hardwood floors, period hardware, thick solid wood doors, crown moulding, and original plasterwork are highlighted by updated electrical and gallery lighting. Natural light from the adjacent living room gleams through the large sound proof windows punctuated by custom silk draperies. In the grand living room, accessed from the foyer by a wide cased opening, 9 foot ceilings are met at their edges by the original shield and panel plasterwork moulding, masterfully restored to their centenarian beauty. Wide and long, the room?s graceful and grand proportions offer a myriad of seating configurations, currently offering the perfect backdrop for a grand piano beneath the large windows overlooking the boulevard below. Through the second of two cased openings, one accesses the center hall and the magnificent dining room beyond. The joys of symmetry and quiet luxury are reinforced by two polychrome columns mirroring the large windows on the unit?s western exposure, and separating the dining room from the hall while providing ample pathways for light to dance in from east-west exposures throughout the day. Just off the dining room you?ll find a true chef?s kitchen. With gleaming stainless steel surfaces and honed marble floors setting the stage for greatness, no meal will seem out of reach. From the commercial Viking range to the Sub-Zero refrigerator and high temperature Hobart dishwasher delivering clean dishes in under 2 minutes, you?ll entertain with sophistication and ease. Access to the building?s service entrance and hall is provided by a beautifully camouflaged door. Guests will delight in a cold beverage, as a professional under counter ice maker provides virtually unlimited ice. Off the living room, the primary suite is a dazzler. Sunlight from a wide bay of three giant windows bathes the room in a gentle glow. Tall ceilings, crown moulding, and a large walk-in closet all conspire to luxuriate. The ensuite bathroom gem-set in floor-to-ceiling gray marble and imported fixtures provides the ultimate respite. The warmth of stone balanced by the cool elegance of English chrome feels right at home and so will you. Off the center hall, you?ll find a second bedroom, currently outfitted as a library & study with built-in bookshelves and a gracious balcony offering the prime spot for a morning coffee, light lunch or al fresco dinner. A second full bathroom with oversized shower clad in the same marble and imported fixtures sits just across the hall. Fireplaces and washer/dryer are permitted to be added to the apartment. Dogs and cats are welcome. Apartment includes use of two oversized storage rooms. Monthly co-op fee includes on-site superintendent, doorman, real estate taxes, heat, air conditioning, water, sewer, gas, storage, hot water, common electricity, trash/recycling, and more. No underlying mortgage. Convenient rental parking provided by three adjacent garages.
