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Fully furnished 1 bed, 1 office, 1 bath, English basement in Washington DC

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Rates from USD $2300 | Monthly

House | Private Space
Available Dates:
From September 1, 2026 until August 31, 2027

Description

***Summary*** Two science and tech policy professionals have a fully furnished 2 bedroom (1 bed, 1 office), 1 bath, English basement available in a great location in Petworth. Preference for a 6-12 month visiting professional. We are happy to do a video tour of the place (or in person if in DC) to see if it’s a good fit. ***High level*** - $2300/mo - Fully furnished with most things you need (including small appliances, vacuum, dishes, linens, etc.) - Available as soon as September 1 - Previously tenants have included professors on sabbatical and government employees who can provide a reference on their experience. - Residency is only for a maximum of a single year - Owners live upstairs. They are previously professors who now work in science and tech policy fields. They take pride in their home, and are hoping for someone who will take care of it. - Preference for single occupancy. Occasional shorter-term visitors and guests are perfectly fine but hoping for someone respectful of noise on a day-to-day basis. ***The place*** - Basement was fully renovated (including lowering the floor to give very good ceiling height) prior to purchasing the house in 2023. - Bedroom in the back of the unit has a queen bed with a high-quality mattress and a very large closet and large dresser. Blackout shades. Linens (linen sheets and down duvet and pillows) available. - Office at the front of the unit has a large desk complete with a 38” wide curved high-res monitor, shelving and another closet. - Full kitchen with large fridge, dishwasher, in-sink disposal, microwave, electric oven/stove. Kitchen table has two additional leaves to expand for additional guests with extra chairs in the office. - Living room adjoining kitchen has a couch and a 50” high-res TV. - Full HVAC system with own controls (separate from rest of house) - The door to the staircase connecting the basement to the upstairs owner-occupied unit is always locked. - Full washer/dryer - Full bathroom - High speed wifi (included) - All utilities included - Queen air mattress and extra linens available for occasional guest stays. ***The outside*** - Separate front and rear entrances. - Space for bike parking locked out of sight in the back area of the yard below ground. - Street parking permit available. - Security system: cameras outside the house and entry/exit sensors on downstairs doors and windows. ***The area*** - Fantastic location walkable to everything you need! - 5 min walk to Georgia Ave Metro (subway) stop (Green Line, easy transfer to all other lines) - 1 block from Upshur street - the Main Street of Petworth - with a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, a comedy room, a book store etc. - Two grocery stores (safeway and yes organics) within a 5 min walk - 1 block from seasonal farmer’s market (May-November) - Other amenities are very close including gyms, yoga studios, dry cleaning, public pools and parks. - 15 min walk or 5 min bike ride into Rock Creek Park (National Park) - 4 mile bike ride to the National Mall.

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
950 ft2

Suited For
1

Property Type
House

Comments: English basement with separate front and rear entrances. No shared spaces; rental is self contained with all that a person needs.

Availability

From September 1, 2026 until August 31, 2027

Minimum Stay

3 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Preference for 6+ months

Location

Private Space in a House in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Closest University

University of Maryland

Nearby Universities
Howard University | Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies | American University | Georgetown University | The Catholic University of America | The George Washington University | University of the District of Columbia
Neighborhood

Petworth

Nearby Cities

Alexandria | Arlington | Chevy Chase | Bethesda | Washington

Comments: Fantastic highly walkable; 6 min walk to metro stop (Green Line) 1 block from Upshur St. (main street in Petworth) with restaurants, coffee shops, yoga, etc. Two grocery stores & seasonal farmer’s market; 15 min walk to Rock Creek Park.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $2300 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: High speed wifi; all utilities included

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Space for bike parking locked out of sight in the back area. Street parking permit available. Security cameras outside the house and entry/exit sensors on downstairs doors for security.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Exterior

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Fully reno. 2023. Bedroom w/ queen bed & large closet & large dresser. Linens available. Office with desk & 38” monitor, shelving & closet. Living room with a couch & 50” TV. Separate HVAC. Full washer/dryer Full bathroom

Reviews

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