Once serving as a Civil War building and later housing one of Washington’s very own mayors, step into a piece of Washington, D.C.’s living history at 700 6th Street SE…

In 1957, the property was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Cranwell, who—alongside restoration architect Walter M. Macomber—embarked on an extensive renovation to preserve the home's early American character while adapting it to modern life. The Cranwells were deeply connected to history, art, and culinary pursuits. Mr. Cranwell, a naval historian and published cookbook author, and his wife transformed the kitchen into a chef’s dream—outfitted with custom cabinetry, ample pantry space, and specialty appliances designed to suit their gourmet needs.

The formal dining room and sunlit living spaces, once hosts to family treasures and historical artifacts like a silver bowl gifted to the Cranwells by a prominent uncle and an antique grandfather clock featuring George Washington, now offer elegant venues for entertaining—enhanced by French doors opening to a professionally landscaped courtyard. This outdoor oasis, the site of decades of garden parties, can graciously accommodate over 200 guests.

700 6th Street SE stands as a rare opportunity to own a true Capitol Hill landmark.