The Bretler House is the jewel box of Florida Avenue and is available for the next fortunate owner to simply move in and start living the good life. 1109 Florida Avenue NE was newly constructed in 2016 with no expense spared, by multiple Contractor of the Year (COTY) award-winning design and build firm Capital Area Construction (now Clipper Remodeling). ------------------- Simply walking up to this home, you know it s special. Touting original turn of the century signage on the exterior wall from when property was a one-room grocery store, maintenance-free EcoRoof synthetic slate mansard roof with lifetime guarantee, new windows, tuck-pointed brickwork and decorative lights, the outside is just a hint at what s inside. ------------------- The main level has an open layout which highlights an exposed brick wall, hardwood floors and high-end kitchen with custom live edge Virginia red oak island (milled and butterflied by hand) which doubles as a dining area, quartzite counters, polished herringbone Carrara marble backsplash, custom cabinets & walnut shelving, under cabinet lights and outlets, Summit stainless appliances, DeVol solid unvarnished brass goose-neck faucet and exterior venting hood.Upstairs, the owner s suite boasts 15 foot 5 inch coffered ceilings, arch-topped windows, walk-in closet with organizers and en-suite bathroom with penny-round flooring, classic subway tile walls, glass walk-in shower with honed marble floor and Kohler fixtures. ------------------- Above the owner bedroom is a loft with historic reclaimed heart pine floors, 120 screen & projector concealed in loft ceiling, surround sound home theater system and custom cabinetry. For future expansion, the loft has access to the roof that is engineered to be a deck or roof-top garden. ------------------- The lower level provides a fully-legal second bedroom suite with ceramic tile bath featuring an extra-deep soaking tub and Kohler fixtures. There s also a washer/dryer, and cleverly built storage with a built-in ironing board. ------------------- Overall, the house has four separate zones for heating and cooling on each level, double hung low-e, sound-proof windows with nearly unbreakable safety glass on the ground floor. This home also features soundproofing insulation in all walls, ceilings and floors, is hardwired for cable and Ethernet, has a tankless water heater, 4-panel solid wood doors, designer door knobs and numerous additional details. Since this home has its own certificate of occupancy it also qualifies for Zone 6 Residential Permit Parking plus a guest parking pass - a real luxury downtown. ------------------- All this and an unbeatable location - a Walker s Paradise Walk Score of 94, near multiple Metro stops, Union Station, Capitol Hill, all of the H Street shops & restaurants as well as Union Market. Don t miss your chance to own a piece of history. ------------------- Also, if you re a financially savvy buyer, this home can be purchased in conjunction with 1116 K Street, NE to create a turn-key income producing investment! Check out the property under 1116 K Street, NE in the multi-family database DCDC478802 and also check out 1116 K Street, NE on the residential database at DCDC478602