Resale of the week: 3-level Colonial with pool near American U.

The second bedroom includes hardwood flooring, a wall of built-in bookcases and cabinets, and a double-door closet. The third bedroom has two double-door closets and carpet, while the fourth bedroom has hardwood flooring and two double closets.

The upper level also has a second renovated full bath with blue-gray tile flooring and rounded glass tile accents. Above the foyer on this level is a charming reading or sitting alcove with shadow-box molding and a window overlooking the front garden.

The finished lower level has a spacious recreation room with two sets of French doors that open onto a stone patio with a few steps up to the stone terrace and swimming pool. Three areas of the recreation room are wired for cable, allowing for a variety of furniture configurations. This room has ceramic tile flooring, a wood-burning fireplace and two closets.

The lower level also has a fifth bedroom with a closet and an adjacent renovated full bath with a glass-enclosed steam shower. Next to the bath is a large kitchenette with plenty of counter and cabinet space to function as a full kitchen for caterers. Nearby are an exercise room or den with two closets, a large laundry room, a utility room and a storage closet. A second storage room is just outside the recreation room.

Details:

Address: 3211 44th St. NW, Washington, DC 20016

Community:Wesley Heights

Age: Built in 1962

Price: $1,595,000

Size: Approximately 4,200 finished square feet on lot of 5,202 square feet

Taxes: $10,708 in 2011

Homeowners association fee: None

Exterior features: Brick Colonial-style single-family home with flagstone front walk, brick steps and stoop, private parking pad for two cars, wood deck, stone terrace, professionally landscaped yard

Interior features: Three finished levels with five bedrooms; three full baths; powder room; elegant foyer with ceramic tile flooring; family room; living room; dining room; wet bar; kitchen with breakfast area; recessed lighting; hardwood floors; French doors; master suite with four closets and luxury bath; finished lower level with recreation room, exercise room, kitchenette, bedroom, bath

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