#12 at 147 R Street NE is that rare find that allows you to enjoy the comforts of modernity amidst the ambience of, perhaps, a Parisian flat in Montmartre. This 1050 sf 2 bedroom /1 bath home offers spacious rooms, wonderful hallways and wall space to share your artwork, copious closets & storage, and a large sun splashed kitchen with sweet balcony and Monument views. Perched on the top floor of the boutique, pet friendly condo community, Eckington Manor, Unit 12 is embellished by original hardwoods, transom doorways, high ceilings, & built in bookcases and cabinets. You’ll enjoy a large dining room, big enough to seat a table for 6-8 or opt to set up a comfortable workspace & sitting area. A spacious, eat-in kitchen awaits you with plenty of counter space, cabinetry, and full sized appliances including dishwasher, fridge, oven/stove, and clothes washing machine. Off the kitchen is the balcony, where you can sit and sip your coffee overlooking rooftops and the Washington Monument perched in the distance. The large bathroom, located in the hall between the primary bedroom and dining room, is gorgeously renovated with subway tile, marble vanity, new tub, and new fixtures. The unit comes with an assigned secure lower level storage unit and access to a community laundry room. The condo fee includes the cost of heat, landscaping, common space, exterior maintenance, laundry room, trash, and snow removal. Adding in ductless mini-splits or full sized washer dryer closets are both allowed in this pet friendly condo community. Eckington Manor is a 13 minute walk from the Red Line Metro at NOMA and just steps from the P6 Bus Line to Gallery Place and L’Enfant Plaza. If biking is your speed, walk two blocks to the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Nearby Alethia Tanner Park is home to a dedicated dog park, playground, and an expansive field used for NoMa's outdoor movie night and weekly farmer’s market. Take yoga, cardio, or climbing classes around the corner at Bouldering Project gym. Walk 3 blocks to Big Bear Cafe for coffee during the day and dinner and drinks at night. Lost Generation Brewing Company, The Pub & The People, and, of course, the many eateries of Union Market & La Cosecha await you only a stroll away. Break free from the cycle of soulless new construction. You’ll feel inspired writing your next chapter in this light-filled, historic home!