Announcing a Colorful, Eclectic New Community in Downtown, DC
Wed Jun 4, 2014 10:45am EDT * Reuters is not responsible for the content in this press release. Morton Street Mews Takes the 11th Street, NW Neighborhood to a New Level With Its Interesting Architecture and Modern Twists CABIN JOHN, MD--(Marketwired - Jun 4, 2014) - Two-time GALA Home of the Year award winner, OPaL announces a refreshing addition to the 11th Street, NW neighborhood in Washington, DC.Ă‚ Part reclaimed church, part new architecture and thoroughly colorful, Morton Street Mews is a new condominium community that commands attention. The community of 26 condominiums and townhomes will partly inhabit an existing church on the site. The rest of the complex will be new construction brownstones echoing the Colonial and Federal styles of Georgetown and DuPont Circle. To make the property even more distinct, the brick facades along Sherman Street will be painted in colorful tones while the facades along Morton will consist of lap siding and shutters, offset with black windows throughout. Another key part of the Morton Street Mews story is its location. The community is at the corner of Morton Street and Sherman Avenue, NW, two blocks from the Petworth Metro station, four blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro station and one block from 11th Street's row of delightful coffee shops, pet stores and restaurants -- perfect for anyone seeking a unique city lifestyle. Other conveniences, like a new Safeway, dog park, Zipcars and DC Bike Share are also close at hand. Inside, open spaces, flat panel cabinetry and oversized windows set a thoroughly modern tone, sharply contrasting the traditional architecture you see from the street. Each home comes with parking within a gated motor court and some will feature rooftop terraces. "There aren't a whole lot of options for buyers who want to live in this part of the city, especially for those desiring new construction," says Sean Ruppert, OPaL's president. "Morton Street Mews offers buyers a funky mix of tradition and modernity in a great downtown location." OPaL is known for finding prime projects in highly desirable locations and building unique homes on them, while being sensitive to the architecture and residents of the surrounding neighborhood. Morton Street Mews will be designed by award-winning architect, Gregory Sparhawk. Based in Pasadena, MD, Greg brings a unique aesthetic to all his designs, satisfying the tastes of those who seek something beyond the region's traditional architecture. The homes at Morton Street Mews are projected to be priced from the mid $600's.
Other current OPaL projects include Canal Mews, a small enclave of coastal graystones in Palisades and 39UP, a community of 40 contemporary townhomes and singlefamily homes across from the Westfield Wheaton Mall in Maryland. About OPaL Based in Cabin John, MD, OPaL is a local builder specializing in developing small, well-located, close-in communities. With over 15 years of experience in the homebuilding industry and numerous awards, OPaL's extraordinary vision brings a whole new dimension to the Washington, DC Houses In Gated Communities For Sale Petworth DC and Baltimore areas. The company builds only a handful of new townhomes and single-family homes each year, preferring quality, individuality and location over cookie-cutter appeal. All of the more than 120 homes built by OPaL since its inception are characterized by truly unique architecture, impeccable details and deep thought for the lifestyles of their owners. To learn more, visit www.opaldc.com Contact Sean Ruppert at 301-320-3979 for more information about this release.