The Columbia Residences has a fascinating backstory. The former Columbia Hospital for Women was founded in 1866 in Thomas Circle, and relocated to the West End neighborhood a decade later. It was reconstructed in 1912, with a stunning design from Nathan S. Wyeth, architect for numerous embassies and government buildings, including the West Wing and Oval Office. The hospital closed in 2002 and reopened four years later as luxury condos with ground floor retail, including a new Trader Joe’s market.
New to the market in January is the most expensive active listing at the Columba, Unit#240. The sophisticated corner residence has an asking price of $1,999,900 and offers 2-bedrooms, 2.5-baths and 1,915 square feet of living space. With sun exposure on three sides, this apartment is exceptionally bright and inviting, with a huge main living area, blonde hardwood floors and a rare outdoor patio. The kitchen is spectacular and both bedrooms have luxurious en-suite marble baths. There is also a den, as well as two reserved parking spaces and four climate-controlled storage lockers!
Unit #441 also listed in January, with an asking price of $1,445,000. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath flat has 1,405 square feet of space, with striking Brazilian wide-plank hardwood floors throughout. The main living area features a dramatic tray ceiling, while the adjacent open chef’s kitchen is both elegant and unobtrusive. An office area is another nice bonus, as are ornate French doors leading to a private balcony with unobstructed southwest views. Lovely marble baths, two private parking spaces and a climate controlled storage add to the appeal.
Unit #210 was relisted in January for $793,500. The spacious city dwelling features 2-bedrooms, 2-baths and 1,375 square feet of living space. Classic hardwood floors run throughout the entire unit. A completely open gourmet kitchen boasts black granite counters, Viking and Sub-Zero stainless steel appliances, Poggenpohl cabinets and hanging pendant lighting over the breakfast bar. Also worth noting is the giant walk-in closet, washer and dryer, plus parking and two climate-controlled storage spaces.
Also new in January is Unit #335. The 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment also has a den and is listed at $619,900. With a bright and cheery 850 square foot layout, this gem features blonde hardwoods throughout and an open gourmet kitchen with dark granite counters and Sub-Zero, Viking and Kitchenaid stainless steel appliances. There are premiere custom wall finishes in the bedroom and den, a marble tile bath, washer and dryer, plus a private balcony!
Unit #417 remains available for $599,000. The 804 square foot residence has a loft bedroom, 1-bath, 11-foot ceilings and richly hued hardwood floors. A modern open kitchen is set into a single wall and augmented by black granite counters, stainless steel appliances and an island with hanging pendant lights. Deep-set windows and unique architectural details add to the appeal. Also included is a washer and dryer, private parking and a storage unit.
Unit #708 went under contract with contingencies on January 9. The list price was $569,000, a steep reduction from the previous price of $639,000. The 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment has 735 square feet of space plus hardwood floors, an office nook and an open kitchen with salt and pepper granite counters plus Sub-Zero and Viking appliances. There’s a sliding wood and glass door to the bedroom, plus plantation shutters, a balcony, dual-entry marble bath, parking, storage and new Bosch/Carrier HVAC.
Unit #532 is also now pending. The unique 2-bedroom, 2-bath “split model” has 1,250 square feet of living space plus a balcony. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout, with bedrooms on opposite sides, an angled entry and a centrally positioned open gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Priced at $814,900, the flat was on the market for just 11 days before going under contract.
Unit #PH906 closed in January. The dramatic duplex penthouse has 2-bedrooms, 2-baths and 1,496 square feet of living space. Priced at $1,299,000, the striking residence sold for $1,270,000. There are two bedrooms with marble baths on the first level, with floating spiral stairs ascending through a round opening in the ceiling to a family room with sliders out to an impressive private rooftop terrace. Other features include marble baths, an open gourmet kitchen, washer and dryer and two parking spaces.
Also closing in January was Unit #428. Located in the historic main wing, the 1-bedroom, 1-bath plus loft den apartment listed for $725,000 and closed for $710,000. Features in the 894 square foot residence include soaring 12-foot ceilings, an open chef’s kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances and deep-set windows with southern views. The dual entry bathroom is also notable, with a twin-sink vanity, marble tiles and a huge walk-in frameless shower.
The Columbia provides plenty of perks for its residents, including a rooftop swimming pool. A state of the art fitness center, club room, billiards room and three fully furnished guest suites. There’s also a dry cleaners on site as well as an Urban Boxing location. But it’s the ground floor Trader Joe’s that really attracts West End locals!
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