Georgetown West Village Real Estate, Washington DC
Georgetown may be just a single large community in Washington DC but there are two sections to it—West Village which is west of Wisconsin Avenue and East Village on the other side of that wide roadway. The West section is known for some of the oldest homes in Georgetown, along with cobblestone streets, many with old street car rails that remain embedded to this day.
There’s a long and well-known friendly rivalry between the West and East Villages, namely that the eastern counterpart has more grand mansions, and is generally more quiet and genteel. But the old class distinctions are little more than banter these days. And after all, West Village not only has its fair share of super expensive homes for sale, it is also a place where many politicians, diplomats and academics live. The reference to higher knowledge is especially on point—West Village borders Georgetown University.
Georgetown West Village Real Estate For Sale
The proximity to such a notable campus lends a defining vibe to West Village—there’s a vibrancy and a hip factor with students everywhere. To say this is the livelier half of Georgetown is saying just a little. That said, this isn’t exactly Spring Break`Central—there’s seriousness, ambition and even idealism present here. And yes, there’s also the quintessential brick Georgetown row house condos for sale.
This is also a place where you’ll find some of the oldest and most historic homes in the District, including rare single-family homes from the Federal period. Among these are the Prospect House built in 1788, the Halcyon House constructed in 1787 for the first Secretary of the Navy, and the Forrest-Marbury House, circa 1788, where George Washington met with his advisors to discuss plans for the District.
You’ll also find a slew of great bars and eateries in the West Village, including the Peacock Café, Martin’s Tavern, Café Milano, an ever-popular university haunt known as the Tombs, and the venerable 1789—a Georgetown dining spot that opened in 1960 and is housed in a renovated Federal home. There’s also tons of great shopping, especially along the borders of Wisconsin Ave and M Street.
In short, Georgetown’s West Village has it all—a legendary university, amazing amenities and some of the most desirable homes and condos for sale in Washington DC. To learn more, call District Partners at Compass, (202) 798-3600.