4700 Sedgwick Street Nw, Washington, DC 20016

Sometimes its the house. Sometimes its the neighborhood. And sometimes, if youre very lucky, its 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 isnt 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 doesnt have to tour the house first. Out back, the bluestone patio has room for dining and lounging-and absolutely no opinion about which goes where. Very civilized. The house is only half the story. The other half surrounds it. Tree-lined streets invite walking and biking, and the neighborhood manages the rare trick of feeling quiet and serene while keeping Massachusetts Avenue just steps away and downtown within easy reach. A new routine might include Millies, Pizzeria Paradiso, Compass Coffee, Crate & Barrel and Starbucks-all clo