METICULOUSLY REDESIGNED detached five bedroom, three and one half bath craftsman in the heart of Congress Heights. This beautiful, sun-drenched home is loaded with everything expected in a luxury home. At the entry, you’ll notice the soaring 12-feet ceilings, gorgeous foyer with a panoramic view of white oak staircase, railing, stained glass transom, expansive family room, and discreetly placed main level tiled, half bath. The kitchen maintains the continuity of the wood flooring, which travels throughout the main and upper levels. The gourmet kitchen has everything the chef in your life will need to make dining complete; stainless steel appliances, built in oven and microwave, gas cooktop, French door refrigerator with in-door ice maker, and soft close European cabinets with plenty of space for all of your kitchen appliances. The Calcutta quartz on the countertops and large, oversized center kitchen island reflect the ample light from eight large windows on the main level, a side picture window and abundant overhead, recessed lighting. This home has been designed with the discriminating buyer in mind, with pendant lighting, touchless kitchen faucet, counter to ceiling ceramic tile surrounding the gas cooktop. The second floor, south facing primary bedroom, has tall, vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, ample space for a king bed, dresser, reading area, double vanity, and features a huge primary bath with frameless shower door. Generously sized second and third bedrooms on upper level share a jack-and-jill bath adjacent to the full-sized washer and dryer. Lower level with wet bar, kitchenette, private entrance at basement and two large bedrooms has ample storage under stairs, nearby utility closet, with walk out access to private off-street, detached, covered, two-car garage. Behind the kitchen is access to the rear yard perfect for entertaining, grilling, and neighborhood gatherings. Stone’s throw to St Elizabeth’s campus and Arena, Player’s Lounge, Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard Headquarters, Congress Heights metro, and commuter routes.