1606 Varnum Street NW

POOL & RESORT VIBES IN CENTRAL DC! Set on an exceptional, flat, south-facing lot, near the tranquility Rock Creek Park and excellent public transportation, this fully renovated and expanded Wardman residence offers a rare combination of scale, privacy, and resort-style outdoor living in one of Washingtons most coveted hidden enclaves. The outdoor experience alone places this property in a category of its own: a magazine-caliber rear yard anchored by a 14 x 28 heated pool (rebuilt in 2018), expansive travertine terraces, and mature, professionally landscaped grounds with integrated lighting and irrigation. A detached two-car garage and additional structures complete this unusually large and functional urban estate. Inside, the home seamlessly blends historic character with modern luxury. A classic center-hall layout opens to gracious formal living and dining spaces, while the rear of the home is designed for everyday living and entertainingfeaturing a sun-drenched family room, French doors to the deck, and a chefs kitchen equipped with GE Monogram appliances and custom finishes. The upper levels deliver both scale and retreat. Four spacious bedrooms and renovated baths occupy the second floor, while the top-level owners suiteconstructed by Landis in 2014serves as a true sanctuary, with vaulted ceilings, dramatic skylighting, exposed beams, and a spa-quality bath with heated floors, dual vanities, and an oversized walk-in shower. The fully finished lower level functions as a private guest or in-law suite, complete with a bedroom, full bath, second kitchen, and dedicated living space. Extensive capital improvementsincluding new plumbing, dual-zoned HVAC, underground drainage, and a 50-year slate roofensure turnkey ownership, while custom details such as plantation shutters and original stained glass preserve the homes architectural integrity. A rare offering defined by land, light, and livabilityproperties of this caliber seldom come to market in Crestwood.