The Carleton Condominiums
Located at 4550 N Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 | Village of Friendship Heights
The Carleton is a nine-story luxury condominium community in Chevy Chase, Maryland. More specifically, the building is part of the Village of Friendship Heights, a subdivision within Chevy Chase that is home to a number of other multistory residential structures. There are 140 condo units in the building, with generously sized floorplans and expansive private balconies. The building is often referred to as the Carleton of Chevy Chase.
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The Carleton was built in 1982, with an architectural design that melds the International style with mid-century modern elements. The long balconies with their curved ends, the circular front drive, and the distinctive portico all lend to a slightly futuristic vibe. The building is also known for its luxurious full-service amenities, such as a doorman, a 24/7 staffed desk with concierge, and a heated swimming pool. Other condo buildings in the Chevy Chase area include the nearby Elizabeth, the recently completed Ritz-Carlton Chevy Chase, and Somerset House with its gated country club-style ambience.
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There are a lot of different floorplans at the Carleton, further emphasized by the number of units that have been combined over the years in order to create larger condos. There are one, two, and three-bedroom layouts, and some also have bonus dens. Sizes range from around 1,000 to 2,500 square feet of living space, bolstering the building's reputation for spaciousness. In addition, there were 11 distinctly different models at the time of the Carleton's completion in the early 80s, with decades of subsequent remodels adding even more variety. Extra-wide windows, crown molding, large kitchens, and in-unit washers and dryers are a few more features worth noting, along with the extended balconies that are generally regarded as the largest of any condo building in the subdivision.
Residents at the pet-friendly Carleton enjoy numerous luxury amenities, such as a massive lobby with 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center with a locker room, sauna and showers, a party room with a kitchen, a heated swimming pool with a sun deck and lifeguard, and a garden courtyard. There are also four levels of garage parking including guest parking, as well as extra storage. This is a condo building with a strong sense of community including organized social events, a welcome touch in today's society. The address is also telling, as 4550 N Park Avenue is just down the street from Hubert Humphrey Park, with additional greenspaces nearby. You also won't have far to go for shopping and dining options, with Wisconsin Avenue just three blocks away. Restaurants like Lia's, Clyde's of Chevy Chase, and Sushiko Chevy Chase are close at hand, as is a Whole Foods Market.
To learn more about condos for sale at the Carleton, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
The Carleton of Chevy Chase, Maryland FAQs
Q: What is the difference between Friendship Heights and Chevy Chase in both Washington, DC and Maryland?
A: Chevy Chase and Friendship Heights are historic communities that predate the founding of the District of Columbia. As a result, portions of these neighborhoods now exist on both sides of the Western Avenue borderline. The Village of Friendship Heights in Maryland is a sister community of Friendship Heights in Washington, DC.
Q: Is there a Metrorail service that would take me from this neighborhood to Downtown DC?
A: Yes, the Friendship Heights Metro Station is just a few blocks away.
Q: Are there any parks in the neighborhood?
A: Friendship Heights Park, Hubert Humphrey Park, and Willoughby Park are all in the immediate vicinity.
Q: Does the Carleton have a swimming pool?
A: Yes, the building has a heated swimming pool with a certified lifeguard.
