Charming corner home with a uniquely warm French Colonial style located in the heart of the treasured Massachusetts Heights neighborhood. The home sits on a quarter acre lot (approx. 11,000 sf) providing a secluded rear yard backing on to woods. Security patrols the neighborhood 24/7. Naturally well-lit home includes original hardwood floors, crown molding, and 3 wood-burning fireplaces. Spacious living room with fireplace and original oversized windows provide panoramic view of the backyard. The office includes bathroom and closet, and can be used as a main-level bedroom. Stainless steel eat-in chef kitchen includes wine bar and space for a breakfast table. Off-kitchen family room reveals expansive forest views from every angle. Dining room is spacious yet private, flaunting hardwood embellishment in the floor. Open foyer provides views to all three levels. Upstairs includes 4 suites with attached bathrooms and balconies, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and walk-in closet in the master bedroom. Lower level adds an in-law suite with full bathroom, laundry room with private outdoor access, and half bathroom. A breathtaking recreation room completes the lower level with direct access to the backyard, expanding the width of the house and including a wood-burning fireplace. 2-car garage faces the front of the home. Wooded views surround the home during all four seasons. The property over looks Rock Creek Park and is conveniently located walking distance to both Connecticut Avenue - Woodley Park and Massachusetts Avenue - Embassy Row / Naval Observatory. It is an approximate 8-minute drive to DuPont Circle, Georgetown, and Memorial Bridge. Within a half a mile one can easily access public transportation systems such as the Woodley Park-Zoo Adams Morgan Metro Station (Red Line), the DC Circulator, and Bus Lines N2, N6, L2, N4, and 96. Car sharing available from Zipcar, Car2Go, and Hertz On Demand. Woodley Park neighborhood has a Walk Score of 72. The assigned public schools are Oyster-Adams Bilingual School for elementary and middle and Wilson High School. Nearby private schools include Aidan Montessori School, Beauvoir, Maret School, Washington International School, St. Albans School, National Cathedral School, and the British International School to name a few. This is a wonderful home for those that host guests, need an in-law suite, or a private office. Bells at the Washington National Cathedral, and the raising and lowering of the American Flag at the US Naval Observatory, can be heard daily. **PROPERTY WEBSITE http://spws.homevisit.com/hvid/263710**