PRICE IMPROVED! Coop fee covers real estate taxes and all utilities; This is the Cure for the Cookie Cutter Condo! Architectural character meets cosmopolitan style in this stunning, light-filled 1BR/1BA perched high above Massachusetts Avenue at The DeSoto. Perfectly proportioned with high ceilings and oversized windows throughout that bath the unit in sunlight, unit 303 evokes a feeling of space, sophistication and calm the moment you walk into its inviting entry foyer. The open living and dining room provides an expansive opportunity to live and entertain in style with its custom wall mouldings, built in bookshelves and warm hardwood floors. The kitchen, smartly redesigned by true home chefs, boasts a suite of stainless steel appliances, granite counters, dimmable LED lighting, gas cooking, an elegantly tiled pantry/prep area with adjustable shelves and loads of clever storage, including a customizable wall rack for utensils, pots and spices. Impeccable form and function continue in the sizeable owner's bedroom with its built in shelving/headboard, custom lighting, and sliding closet doors that unveil a fully outfitted walk-in closet and dressing area. A modern bath lined in designer tile and featuring a beautiful tub/shower, an oversized mirror and additional storage rounds out this special offering. The DeSoto Cooperative is a turn of the century, boutique cooperative with 31 units prominently sited on the corner of Massachusetts Avenue NW and 13th Street NW. Residents of the DeSoto enjoy the ultimate downtown lifestyle thanks to its proximity to Logan Circle, the 14th Street Restaurant, Grocery (Whole Foods & Trader Joes) and Retail Corridor, City Center DC and every Metro Line (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Silver). Live here...work and play anywhere! This is the perfect time to buy at The DeSoto. A full revitalization of the building exterior is already underway that will include a restored facade, new paint scheme, awning, new roof and exterior lighting (estimated completion this Fall...see rendering in photos). Coop fee of $767.97/mo covers all utilities AND real estate taxes (condo fees by comparison do not include RE taxes)! Pet friendly w bike storage and several rental parking options nearby.