208 Farragut St NW

Hampshire Gardens is a low-rise, three-story cooperative complex built in 1935 in Washington, DC, composed of Tudor Revival–inspired masonry buildings organized around a large oval private courtyard. Units are predominantly one-bedroom layouts with traditional floor plans, high ceilings, arched doorways, built-in cabinetry, and original hardwood floors often revealed under carpeting; many residences have been tastefully updated with modern kitchens, quartz or upgraded countertops, and renovated bathrooms while retaining historic character. Common interior features across the co-op include formal dining areas or combination dining/living spaces, windowed corner rooms that provide ample natural light, ceiling fans, and a mix of carpet and wood flooring; storage is supported by generous closets and assigned basement storage lockers. Exterior amenities emphasize landscaped hardscape rather than sport facilities: extensive hardscape, perimeter sidewalks, exterior lighting, a secure play area, street lighting, and a well-maintained, fenced garden-like courtyard of roughly 15,000+ square feet with benches, flower beds and picnic areas. Practical building services and policies include on-site community laundry, allowances for small pets (typically under 20 lbs), cooperative governance with monthly fees that commonly cover property taxes, heat, water and general maintenance, and limited parking typical of inner-city co-ops. The location in Petworth places residents within walking distance of Fort Totten and nearby Metro access, local grocery and retail, bus lines, bike and trail connections, and abundant nearby green space such as Rock Creek Park and Carter Barron Park.