1624 U Street Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Once in a while a unique piece of property comes on the market. Own a piece of history in Old Firehouse No. 9 nestled between Logan Circle, Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan. Old Firehouse No. 9 served as a fire department in the late 19th century and converted to a 13-unit condominium in the 1980s. This penthouse level lofted one bedroom, one bathroom was renovated andnreconfigured in 2016 into one of the most amazing loft residences in the city. Walking into this homenyou have a feeling of being in a European villa in the Alps. The previous owner thought through every detailnworking with a leading DC architect that specializes in sustainable reconstructions taking great care tonutilize vintage and local materials wherever possible. As you enter the front door, you will notice the 18 ftnentry ceiling as you walk up the stairs to the main living area. The high ceilings continue on the main levelnwith an A-Frame ceiling and wall of windows in the living room which streams in the southern exposurenlight. Your eyes will then feast upon the grandeur this home holds with the fully retractable French doorsnthat lead out to a large balcony, handcrafted local red wormy oak hardwood floors milled in Pennsylvanianthroughout the main level and loft, a reconstructed cast-iron Victorian spiral staircase sourced from annestate In Baltimore, wood burning fireplace surrounded with built-ins of local wood (dont forget to checknout the hidden door built-in), and multiple options for seating, work