This iconic bayfront Victorian is more than just a home, it's a cornerstone of Washington, DC's rich cultural past. ----- Once the residence of Caresse Crosby, famed inventor of the modern brassiere and influential literary publisher. Crosby helped launch the careers of literary giants such as Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, and D.H. Lawrence. During her time here, Crosby also opened The Connoisseur's Corner, showcasing works by avant-garde artists like Constantin Brancusi, Max Ernst, and Pietro Lazzari, transforming the property into a vibrant creative hub. ----- Even earlier, from the 1920s through the 1940s, the home housed the Lovette School of Music, founded by Eva Whitford Lovette, adding another layer to its storied artistic legacy. ----- Now, it's your turn to write the next chapter. ----- This charming three-bedroom, two-bath Victorian offers soaring ceilings, original heart-pine floors, exposed brick walls, and a cozy rear courtyard, all waiting for your personal touch. Whether you're a preservation enthusiast, artist, or visionary homeowner, the potential here is extraordinary. ----- Perfectly positioned just half a block from the Dupont Circle Metro, and mere steps from the city's best shopping, dining, and cultural landmarks, including The Phillips Collection, this home offers the ideal blend of historic charm and urban convenience. ----- Bring your architect, your imagination, and your passion for history to make 2008 Q Street NW your own.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15' x 14'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12' x 9'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10' x 8'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 3 Level: Main
- Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood,Flooring - HardWood
- Bedroom 2 Features: Flooring - HardWood, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 Features: Flooring - Carpet
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 9' x 7'
- Bathroom 2 Level: Lower 1
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
Interior Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Entry Level Bedroom
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Floor Plan - Open
- Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Primary Bedroom - Bay Front
- Wood Floors
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer - Front Loading
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Oven/Range - Electric
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Washer - Front Loading
- Washer/Dryer Stacked
- WaterHeater
Other Rooms
- Full Bath Dimensions: 7' x 5'
- Full Bath Level: Upper 1
- Full Bath Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Family Room Dimensions: 15' x 14'
- Living Room Dimensions: 13' x 11'
- Family Room Level: Lower 1
- Living Room Level: Main
- Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminated, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Living Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central A/C
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13' x 12'
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Kitchen Level: Lower 1
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.02
- Lot Size Square Feet: 672
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Free, Public, On Street
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Pet Description: No Pet Restrictions
- Senior Community: No
School Information
- Elementary School: SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS AT FRANCIS - STEVENS
- High School: WILSON SENIOR
- Middle School: FRANCIS - STEVENS
- School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 8181
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: WASHINGTON
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: OLD CITY #2
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1010
- Subdivision: OLD CITY #2
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1780
- Year Built: 1926
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1260
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 520
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 44
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Levels: 3
- Property Age: 99
- Levels or Stories: 3
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Total Area Sqft: 1824
- Total Below Grade Area: 564
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian