Carriage House Condominiums
Located at 2201 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 | West End
With a name like the Carriage House, one might expect a historic building that once housed livery. Instead, this well-regarded condominium was developed in the 1960s with a contemporary style evocative of the International-style school of architecture. Nicely located just off Washington Circle, the eight-story complex is home to 160 condo residences. The building also numerous luxury amenities, including a rooftop swimming pool.
Built in 1967, the Carriage House is at the corner of L Street and New Hampshire Avenue, in the popular West End neighborhood. Condo units come in an intriguing variety of sizes and floorplans from studios to two bedrooms and from around 450 to 1,000 square feet of space. The emphasis, however, is on studios, junior one-bedrooms and one-bedrooms, with a result of competitive prices in a sought-after part of Washington, DC. Other notable condominiums in the West End include the Columbia, Atlas, Whitman Place, and 22 West.
More About the Carriage House, Washington, DC
Residents at the Carriage House enter the building through a secure entrance and a sunken midcentury modern lobby with a 24-hour staffed front desk, a wall of mailboxes, and elevators. The units themselves often feature the same sunken approach, with front galleries and kitchen areas that step down into the living rooms. Parquet hardwood floors emblematic of the era are still evident in many of the condos. Some owners, however, have remodeled over the years, with updates that can include different types of flooring and/or improvements to the kitchens and baths. Huge slider windows open up to covered balconies in many of the condos. Large walk-in closets, and open layouts add further to the appeal. The pet-friendly building also has a laundry room, bike storage, a lounge, and a rooftop deck with pool and sauna. Underground parking is available for purchase or rent.
Location always plays an integral role when searching for your next place to live. The West End neighborhood is one of the oldest in Washington, DC, and was named because if its westernmost position on the original District of Columbia map. That early planning phase dates back to 1791 and much has changed over the centuries. The oldest section of the community is at its southern edges, known as the Old West End Historic District. But much of the neighborhood is much newer, and part of modern day expansion effort that began in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Carriage House with its 160 residences was one of the first ambitious developments during that period. Jump forward to the current era and this mid-century contemporary condominium offers one of the most affordable opportunities to live in the community that has evolved greatly, with numerous top restaurants, boutique retailers, arts and entertainment, lovely greenspaces, and a close proximity to DC’s downtown corridors of power.
To learn more about condos for sale at Carriage House, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
Carriage House, District of Columbia FAQs
Q: Would I be allowed to have a dog if I lived at the Carriage House?
A: Yes, furry friends are welcomed at this condo community. The Francis Dog Park is just a few blocks away.
Q: Are there any parking options at this building?
A: Carriage House has an underground parking garage with spaces available for purchase or on a monthly rental basis.
Q: Where is the nearest Metrorail station should I prefer not to drive?
A: The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station is a little over two blocks away to the south.
Q: Is there a swimming pool at Carriage House?
A: Yes, there is a rooftop swimming pool and lounge area.