Introduction
- One building can have a profound catalytic effect on a neighborhood.
- Keith Burgess, Jim Edmonds and Frank Nicol recently formed Taylor Street,
LLC and transformed an eyesore into a striking, brand new luxury condominium,
and in so doing have set off a flurry of renovation and improvements
in the surrounding neighborhood; an improvement to the built environment
for all to enjoy.
- Situated on a prominent, beautifully landscaped corner lot on the
line between two rapidly emerging neighborhoods, Columbia Heights and
Petworth, The Adora represents an opportunity to purchase a spacious,
luxurious condominium home at a very exciting time.
Building
Features
- Only four units per floor, except for the unique 2 bedroom, 2 and half
bath duplex on the second floor of the building, facing south
- Dramatic entry foyer with clear view to skylight on roof at 3rd floor
level
- Private outdoor space for select units in the building: roof decks
with soaring views for all top-floor units, including the duplex; for
south-facing units, a huge, private deck on the second floor
- Building outfitted with an elevator during the 2003-04 renovation for
extra convenience and accessibility
- Seven (7) Limited Common Elements Spaces, which is restricted only
for use by designated units
- All-new construction inside a traditional building keeps maintenance
– and condominium fees – low
- Added assurance of a two-year new-construction warrantees from the
builder plus manufacturers’ warrantees on all consumer building
products
Convenient, Central Location
- Situated conveniently between downtown Washington DC and downtown Silver
Spring, both experiencing explosive renaissances
- Public transit nearby: only four blocks to Georgia Avenue-Petworth
Metro on the Green Line, 14th and 16th Street buses to downtown one and
three blocks away respectively. Commuters have only a 15-minute drive
to all points downtown.
The Homes
- Generously proportioned 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium homes with flexible,
open layouts, large master bedroom suites and plenty of oversized windows
throughout
- Large, open plan kitchens with acres of maple cabinets featuring dovetailed
drawer construction on the bases and spacious 42” uppers
- Kitchens also feature rich granite countertops, Blanco under-mounted
stainless steel sinks, an island/breakfast bar in most units, stainless
steel appliances and designer pendant lighting
- On/Off switch, gas burning fireplaces with beautiful marble hearths
and custom wood mantels in all living rooms
- Intricate 10” crown moldings, 6” base moldings throughout
living areas
- Recessed lighting everywhere, plus designer light fixtures and ceiling
fan/light fixtures throughout
- Red oak hardwood flooring throughout public spaces, with warm Berber
carpeting in bedrooms
- Baths feature rich stone-tile flooring and shower wall tile, mosaic
tile shower floors; each unit has one bath with a custom-built shower
and one with a Jacuzzi tub
- Unbelievable closet space throughout: most units feature a coat closet,
a large garment closet, a large pantry with floor-to-ceiling shelving,
a laundry closet and a linen closet, plus one or two private closets
in each bedroom.
- Individually controlled central air conditioning, efficient gas-fired
heating; ceiling fans in living/dining areas and master bedrooms for
comfort and energy efficiency
- Full-size washer/dryer in all units; stone tiled laundry closets
- Entry/security system with built-in audio system (AM/FM/CD); at least
one telephone/cable jack in every room, including kitchens
Neighborhood Profile: Columbia Heights
- A quick shot down the street into the heart of Columbia Heights, where
development – both commercial and residential – has hit a
mad pace.
- Nearly 700,000 square feet of retail planned, as well as over 700 new
units of housing (both condominium and rental), with delivery scheduled
to begin in about a year and continue for several years as projects are
finished.
- Announced retailers includes: Starbucks, Giant Foods, Whole Foods Market,
Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Washington Sports Club, Office Depot, and
Petco. Developers are in negotiations with numerous restaurants, banks
and other neighborhood-oriented retailers and service businesses.
Neighborhood Profile: Petworth
- For more details go to http://taskforce.columbiaheights.com/plan.html
- Georgia Avenue corridor three blocks away, with many conveniences and
neighborhood services (Safeway, Ethnic Restaurants, Cultural Retailers,
Automotive Services).
- Georgia Avenue-Petworth Main Street designation will bring façade
improvements and business stabilization programs to the neighborhood
over the next five years
- Large-scale mixed-use development is expected, surrounding the new
Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station, including several large city-owned
parcels above and adjacent to the Metro station and several privately
owned parcels nearby.
The Adora on Taylor Street: The beautiful side of the neighborhood
- Despite its central location close to major developments, the Adora
is situated in a lovely residential pocket along 13th Street.
- The surrounding area is characterized by rows and rows of pretty, tree-lined
residential streets, with charming, early-20th century townhouses.
- Several historic school buildings dot the landscape of the surrounding
neighborhood, visible from the rooftop decks of the top-floor units and
the duplex.
A Good Investment
- With interest rates at near historic lows and cultural, shopping and
entertainment options exploding in the District of Columbia, real estate
has been one of the bedrocks in personal wealth generation for District
residents for several years
- Those benefiting most are buyers who invest in emerging neighborhoods;
particularly neighborhoods closest to the most exciting developments.
- The area immediately surrounding the Adora is on a sharp rebound.
Development trends throughout Petworth and Columbia Heights point to
further positive movement in the near-term future.
- Developments in Columbia Heights are tremendously exciting –
buyers will enjoy unparalleled new conveniences and services, as well
as steady property value increases, over the coming years.
- Likewise, development in Petworth, driven by the new Green Line Metro
station and market saturation in Columbia Heights, has picked up noticeably,
with several prominent, large-scale mixed-use developments on the drawing
boards. Once begun, these will further strengthen the position of early
buyers in the neighborhood.
About the Developer
- The Developer team: Keith Burgess, Jim Edmonds and Frank Nicol have
been transforming neighborhoods in Washington DC’s inner residential
core, one building at a time, since 1998.
- Known for their quality workmanship, attention to details, and luxury
features expected by today’s most discerning in-town homebuyers,
with completed projects across the city.
- For more information, visit call Ken Taylor, Ken Taylor Real Estate,
Inc.
@ 202-797-1015 or www.kentaylorrealestate.com.
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