This Stately, Center-hall Colonial wears its Charming "Crown" with Demure Dignity . Located on a very sweet, quiet, park-side street in the beautiful and beloved hamlet of Hillcrest, and seated on a sizeable (double-wide) lot, this lovely home is for the buyer who values preserved period details and mid-century character. Meticulously and mindfully maintained, with many recent renovations/system upgrades (see the full list in disclosure package), this home also honors its original mid-century (1948) design and details. Wonderfully warm and recently refinished original oak floors throughout the 1st and 2nd floor truly shine! Spacious kitchen with 2 sunny exposures has been fully renovated with classic and classy black/white finishes including granite counters, glass-front cabinets and "Energy Star" appliances. Living room offers warmth from 3 sun-filled exposures, as well as the brick, wood-burning fireplace. The primary bedroom has access to balcony overlooking the sizeable side yard with gorgeously grand holly tree plus a walk-in closet with staircase to the attic space. Lower level offers fab flex space with fun forties/fifties feel and finishes like knotty pine paneling; built-in entertainment center and a retro, red and black, custom-built bar (barstools convey!). This home's inviting, joyful and comfy interior spaces blend seamlessly with its expansive and engaging exterior spaces. You'll enjoy grilling for your guests on the delightful (and XXL!) deck or relaxing on the screened porch during a Saturday Sudoku session. What else?....the coveted 1st floor half bath is always a winner. The closets are cedar lined, so moths will have no home in this house (or your wool coats!). And whether you have a car or not, the detached garage (with electric outlets & windows) is a great get....use for storage, workshop, art/craft studio. Also, all of the home's systems are new or were recently upgraded/updated: Roof; HWHeater; A/C & Heat; washer/dryer; kitchen appliances; double-pane, vinyl windows on all 3 levels. And all of this home's awesome offerings are perfectly perched on a quiet "place", just a half-block from park paths (off Park Drive), but close to all of Southeast DC's (and MD's!) many amenities. Come see the 32+ reasons to make this lovely house on 32nd Place your home!