This elegant grand stone residence, reconstructed in 2014, is on a gated .38-acre lot. It is desirably located and has commanding street presence. The house exemplifies luxurious living with over 10,000 square feet of expertly crafted interior living space, featuring high ceiling and large scaled rooms. This luxurious home features a convenient, modern elevator with access to all floors, offering ease and comfort throughout the entire living space. Every detail has been meticulously considered to create a home of exceptional quality. As you enter through the impressive 22’ two-story limestone foyer, you are greeted by the exquisite craftsmanship and high-end finishes that define every room. The elegant living room features an oversized fireplace with limestone surround and sophisticated nearly floor-to-ceiling French doors with arched transom windows, demonstrating the home's commitment to quality. The home boasts a banquet-sized dining room ideal for grand entertaining, while the family room offers custom bookshelves and terrace access for more casual gatherings. A wood-paneled library and a true commercial kitchen—with a sizable center island with additional refrigerator drawers, extensive Poggenpohl custom cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances including Miele, Wolf, Gaggenau, and Subzero—further speak to the no-compromise approach in design and functionality. This floor also includes a fully windowed breakfast room, full-sized wine refrigerator, secondary full-sized refrigerator and freezer storage, and an ice maker. There is also the added convenience of a discreet powder room and an oversized coat closet.The dramatic staircase leads to second floor with 10’ ceilings. The generously scaled primary suite, adorned with thick crown moldings and oversized windows that enhance the serene ambiance, is complemented by two Poliform walk-in closets and a luxurious spa-inspired bathroom. The well-appointed en-suite bathroom features dual vanities, heated floors, a frameless glass shower with handheld and rainfall shower nozzles, and an oversized 4-person Jacuzzi tub. Two additional bedrooms, each with large closets and private en-suite bathrooms, are testament to the home's additional accommodations on this floor. The upper-level family room with built-in bookshelves and a quaint balcony offers picturesque views of the landscaped grounds. The top floor offers three more bedrooms with large closets and en-suite bathrooms, each finished to the same high standards including radiant heated flooring. The expansive lower level impresses with a generous wine cellar and tasting room, and a well-equipped movie/media room with a projector for exceptional at-home entertainment. There is also a gym, a full bathroom with dual vanities, ample storage, a large laundry room, and a staff bedroom suite with a separate entrance found on this level. This floor also provides access to the oversized two-car garage. The property's extensive rear grounds are as meticulously designed as the interior, with multiple terrace areas, a fire pit, a lovely fountain feature, and a professional-series outdoor kitchen with a Wolf gas grill, an additional gas burner, Grillworks parrilla grill, and a sink. There is also a sizeable flat yard, all set within professionally landscaped surroundings with landscape lighting and an irrigation system. This residence truly stands as a testament of luxury with unparalleled craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
This elegant country estate is ideally situated across from Battery Kemble Park on an acre of extensively landscaped gardens and grounds in the highly desirable Kent neighborhood. Built in 1936 for Eleanor Lansing Dulles, the original farmhouse was designed by legendary, pioneer architect Gertrude Sawyer with a later addition by notable architect, Anne McCutcheon Lewis. Since then, and more recently, the property has been expanded to include over 8,000 square feet of meticulously renovated living space, extraordinary gardens and outdoor entertaining and living spaces. No detail was overlooked in the impressive transformation of this historic residence, with masterful collaboration from Solis Betancourt and Sherrill (interior), Barnes Vanze (architect), and Richard Arentz (landscaping). With this rare offering of over an acre of land, the impeccably designed grounds and gardens offer a remarkable private retreat and a wonderful place to entertain with multiple seating/al fresco dining areas, outdoor speakers and an impressive 50’ pool surrounded by a bluestone sundeck, in addition to thoughtfully designed lighting around the entire property. The extensive landscaping includes a gorgeous variety of native trees, plants and flowers, offering seasonal blooms and inspiring views throughout and including perennial gardens, a vegetable garden, lawns lined by boxwoods and a wooded area filled with Hydrangeas, wildflowers and a pollinator garden. Upon entry into the home, a welcoming foyer provides transition to the formal rooms on the main level with heart pine floors, bead board, recessed lighting and unlacquered brass hardware throughout. The front living room, with an antique pine mantel, is directly opposite a light-filled dining room which faces the front gardens. The modernized farmhouse kitchen, which includes a large pantry and mudroom, is well-appointed with Vermont Slate and zinc countertops, a large center island, two dishwashers, two ovens and sinks, a wine refrigerator, and abundant cabinetry storage. The expansive family room is wrapped in glass windows and offers an impressive fireplace with an antique blue mantle that replicates the color and finish of the front door. The room is a haven of entertainment, featuring a concealed drop-down 11’ wide movie/TV screen, a projector, dramatic surround sound, and Lutron blackout shades, providing an immersive cinematic experience, perfect for movie night or watching sporting events. This level provides access to multiple separate terraces, creating a wonderful flow for entertaining and seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces. There is also a piano room, powder room, and two coat closets on the main floor. The second level of the residence offers four light-filled, spacious bedrooms, and three full bathrooms, including the luxurious primary suite. The primary bedroom has a dramatic Western facing window overlooking the garden, multiple walk-in closets, blackout shades, and an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, a steam shower, and separate soaking tub. The primary bedroom also provides private access to the third floor, which offers an exercise room, office, and oversized cedar closet. There are three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second level, which share a central homework room with built-ins, and a laundry chute. The walk-out lower pool level is expansive and enhanced with blue stone flooring. This level has TV/playrooms and a spectacular billiards room with built-ins that opens onto the outdoor pool area. There is also a guest room/office with exterior access and a wall of windows overlooking the pool. Completing this level is a full bathroom, wine room, storage room, and laundry room. Throughout this special property, everything has been designed to integrate indoor-outdoor living and offer a uniquely private experience in the heart of Washington, DC.
Welcome to your new home! This sunny and bright, newly renovated one-bedroom apartment features many closets and offers a stunning view of the park. You'll have easy access to public transportation, as you can hop on the bus right next to your building if you need to commute to downtown DC or Tenleytown Metro Station. There are also restaurants and stores within a few blocks from your new home, giving you plenty of options for dining and shopping. You can take advantage of various amenities, such as an outdoor pool, a tennis court, an exercise room, a convenience store, and a hair salon, all located on the premises. You will be welcomed by friendly staff, including a doorman and a front desk attendant, who will assist with your deliveries and greet your guests. Additionally, you can utilize the guest valet parking service for a fee. "Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to live in comfort and style."
Washington is located in District of Columbia. Washington, District of Columbia 20016has a population of 683,154. Washington 20016 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 26.44% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.14%.
The median household income in Washington, District of Columbia 20016 is $93,547. The median household income for the surrounding county is $93,547 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Washington 20016 is 34.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 26.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 43.3 inches per year, with 13.7 inches of snow per year.
