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Monday, November 8, 2010
I'm thoroughly enjoying Jane Stanton Hitchcock's latest crime thriller Mortal Friends, because it's set in one of my favourite places - the historic Georgetown area of Washington DC. Over the years of travelling to DC for work, I head to Georgetown for 2 very important reasons - Cote Jardin on O Street & Georgetown Cupcake on M Street. Cue much nodding of head by the lovely Cote Provence, who blogs from her home town of Washington.
This historic three-story brick Colonial Revival house is one of the earliest examples of this style in Washington, DC. Located in the Georgetown Historic District, the residence has undergone many dramatic transformations since its construction in 1893. A 1961 modification removed the front porch and widow’s walk (oh Lord!) and relocated the front door, replacing the original entry with a window.
The renovation has reinstated the house’s original presence by restoring the porch & widow's walk & re-situating the front door, while adding a rear modern garden pavilion.
A glass connector lightly joins the two structures.
The new pavilion incorporates the stunning kitchen, dining & informal living areas on the ground floor.
And a new master suite on the floor above.
Contemporary styling in the formal Living Room at the front of the house.
Light filled, slick, spacious & eminently liveable interiors make this is a very special home.Images: Cunningham Quill Architects
