BEAUTIFUL NEW PRICE - $175,000 below the original ask price. There's so much to love about living in 16th Street Heights. And this stately, elegant granite-faced Gold Coast home is as perfect for everyday living as it is for entertaining. Feel the embrace of the grand foyer, which leads graciously into an enormous formal living room with coffered ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace and gleaming walnut-stained hardwood floors. An updated kitchen features quartz counters and stainless steel appliances, plus plenty of kitchen storage and work space. A formal dining room toward the back of the home spills out onto a beautiful, spacious deck that steps down to a beautiful, professionally landscaped stone patio. An abundance of windows throughout the home allows in ample natural sunlight. The second level of the home features the primary suite, a large dressing room and spacious marble ensuite bathroom with walk-in glass-surround shower and soaking tub, plus two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The top floor boasts two additional well-proportioned bedrooms and a full bathroom. A spacious au pair suite, with separate side and rear entrances, is located on the lower level complete with full kitchen, bathroom, laundry, living room and two large bonus rooms to use as you choose. A dual-zone HVAC system and high-efficiency boiler was installed in 2019. The roof was replaced in 2017. The property is handsomely fenced with wrought iron. A detached garage for two cars has been upgraded with a wall outlet for EV charging. The current owner has done much to transform this beautiful home into what you see today. Originally designed by renowned architect, George Santmyers in 1923, 5315 16th St NW was also featured on the cover of Washington Post Magazine in 1993 when it was the home of international artist, Pacita Abad. Live moments from Uptown Main Street with such attractions as Moreland's Tavern, Axtondo, Gold Coast Market & Cafe, Uptown Farmers Market, Rock Creek Tennis Center, Carter Barron Amphitheater, Rock Creek Park and so much more. Minutes to Silver Spring, Bethesda and Downtown DC.