About This Property
This distinguished historic residence, designed by prolific
Washington architect Waddy B Wood, encompasses nearly 3,800 sqft
and has three parking spaces. It features graciously proportioned
rooms, welcoming living spaces and abundant sunshine. Built in
1898, this grand, freestanding home features original architectural
elements such as detailed woodwork, plaster molding, deep window
sills and expansive pocket doors, yet it has all the amenities and
finishes needed for modern life, remote work, and easy
entertaining. With two surface parking spaces, detached single-car
garage, and within easy walking distance to numerous restaurants,
shops, parks and the Metro, this light-filled residence offers the
ultimate luxury city living experience paired with unparalleled
convenience. The house has recently undergone a full top-to-bottom
renovation, with entirely new plumbing, electrical, heating and
cooling systems; newly-milled antique heart-pine floors throughout;
new tin roof; three and a half beautiful bathrooms with Italian
tile and Kohler fixtures; spacious custom kitchen; six refinished
wood burning fireplaces with relined chimneys; fully restored
and/or new windows and doors; designer light fixtures in every
room; new garden irrigation system; and fresh interior and exterior
paint. The solid construction throughout the house makes it a quiet
oasis in the city. A sophisticated front vestibule with marble
flooring showcases the impressive mahogany front door with custom
wrought-iron detailing. A welcoming foyer opens to an elegant study
and a generous family room, both of which have fireplaces. There is
also a full bathroom on this floor, providing flexibility for
multigenerational living. The family room opens to a
beautifully-designed rear garden, which is exceptionally private
and perfect for entertaining. Continue to the second level, which
has nearly 10' ceilings, oversized windows and an open-plan feel
with natural flow between rooms. The stunning dining space sits
naturally between the sun-filled living room and the renovated
gourmet kitchen. Hidden pocket doors offer the flexibility to
create a more formal dining experience. The bright and inviting
kitchen features abundant storage, breakfast nook, Mouser custom
cabinetry, Calacatta marble counters, Bertazzoni appliances, and a
large center island. This floor also features a lovely private
powder room. The upper levels provide four additional bedrooms, two
full bathrooms, a library, laundry, and sizable media or playroom.
The peaceful, spacious primary suite has a fireplace, impressive
closet, and luxurious spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities,
frameless glass shower, and separate soaking tub. The library has
floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves and a spectacular limestone
fireplace created by two master stone carvers of the National
Cathedral. All additional bedrooms capture inviting natural
sunlight and have ample closet space. The loft-style top floor has
an oversized skylight and dramatic demilune window with treetop
views, making it the perfect home office, media room or family
space, with generous additional storage. Original architect Waddy
Wood designed countless residential and government buildings in the
Washington area, including the Woodrow Wilson House in Kalorama,
the Car Barn in Georgetown, the Department of the Interior and The
National Museum of Women in the Arts. The house was constructed for
prestigious geologist Arthur Keith, who lived in the house with his
wife until shortly before his death in 1944. Numerous changes were
made to the house over the subsequent decades, before the property
was bought by the current owners in 1989 and restored to its
original grandeur through a series of renovations and upgrades over
the last 30 years. Their efforts have culminated with the current
restoration aimed at seeing the house into the next century as one
of Washington's most impressive residences.
Phone: 425-283-2930
Address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017