$3,995,000

Set behind a manicured brick wall in one of the city's most storied enclaves, this Carriage House sits on a coveted corner lot with formal gardens surrounding a residence of quiet architectural distinction-all on one level. From the foyer, a hall opens to the great room, where three sweeping archways lead to the patio beyond, blurring the line between house and garden. Soaring ceilings, silk-dressed French doors, and two hand-carved marble mantels lend the room a grace rarely found outside the finest historic addresses. Beyond it, a wood-paneled library offers a refined retreat for work or a bedroom with an en suite bath. The eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry, dual arched transoms, and opens to a private patio overlooking the garden and fountain. The primary suite occupies its own wing with an expansive dressing room and marble bath with a soaking tub and mosaic stonework. Three full baths complete the home. The gardens are the true signature: a lawn parterre centered on a classical fountain and mature specimen plantings. A newly built heated and cooled two-car garage and finished lower level with gym, den, and full bath complete the offering. Rarely does a College Hill property unite architecture, garden, and privacy this way. Tastefully and extensively renovated by HB Design and Build, this exceptional residence is framed by breathtaking landscaping. 251 George Street is offered for the discerning few who recognize what cannot be replicated.