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[quote=Anonymous]Newer CP resident here.  I bought in this neighborhood for many of the reasons you mentioned, and have been really really happy with our decision.  I enjoy being close-in to the city, but in a real neighborhood.  Although we've only been here for a couple of years, we know our neighbors, who include many family and many folks who have been in their homes for decades.  Houses here don't turn over often, so there's a strong sense of community.  Our oldest goes to Eaton, the sweet little neighborhood public school, and plays often with other kids nearby.  Perhaps half of her friends go to Eaton - others attend the various private schools nearby.

There are lots of parks - Hearst, Malcolm, Rosedale, etc.  Folks use them, and you get to know your neighbors and other kids this way too.  The library is another wonderful CP resource.  You can walk to the zoo, see a movie at the Uptown, or walk down to Adams Morgan/Dupont or metro wherever you want in the city.

Sure there aren't a million restaurants, but there are some really good ones of many styles - Palena for fancy date night, Dinos or 2 Amys for family night, Vace for slices of pizza on a nice afternoon.  Paint pottery, have some ice cream, bask in the sun with an iced coffee - it's not a huge neighborhood, but it has a lot of options and charm.

While there are some very wealthy folks and some very expensive homes, I don't notice the pretentious uppity folks that people complain about on this list serve.  Our neighbors are nice and not show-off-y.  Some keep to themselves, others are more friendly.  I see lots of nice family cars and sedans but not too many flashy sports cars and such.  I don't meet trophy wives with big hair and fake #($* - more like families who are lawyers and business owners and such.  Some stay at home moms, some nannies, some older folks, some without kids - a nice mix for us!

I really like it here.  Downsides might be that Firehook is the only option for coffee/pastries and that street parking near Conn in the evenings (or the zoo on weekends) is a drag. And prices are high - but you already know that.  But we're very happy with our decision, and hope to stay here for many years.

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