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  • $10 Million Washington D.C. Mansion Delivers On Size And Grandeur

    $10 Million Washington D.C. Mansion Delivers On Size And Grandeur

    The stately mansion has the type of presence one would expect in an affluent part of Washington D.C.: traditional, elegant and tidy. Yet beyond the restrained presence from the curb, the stone façade and the four-column entrance is a residence that delivers in big ways.

    Consider the mammoth size. This is not just a home but an estate with more than 15,000 square feet of living space. Although not apparent from the street, the main house has six levels. There’s a two-story pool house. The garage can accommodate four cars.

    As for the location, 3101 Chain Bridge Road NW is in the sought-after neighborhood of Kent, which is filled with large, well-maintained homes in a variety of architecture styles. Close to shopping and city amenities, the tree-lined area has a suburban vibe. Yet the property is within 2 miles of the Washington National Cathedral and 5 miles from the White House.

    Even the site amps up the home’s appeal. “This estate is built on one of the highest points in Washington DC,” says Long & Foster listing agent Megan Thiel, taking in views of the Washington Monument and the Capitol building beyond the treetops.

    The gently sloping lot is just above Battery Kemble Park shielding the home from the prying eyes of neighbors and offering a buffer of greenery. “You can get away from it all,” Thiel says, “even in the midst of the bustling city.”

    But high on the list of attractions has to be the many opportunities the property presents for entertaining on the main residence floor, the ballroom level, the roof terrace and poolside.

    The 14,124-square-foot main house has large scale living and dining rooms off the grand central hall. Wainscoting, polished wood floors and chandeliers enhance the traditional feel.

    The large gourmet kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets and breakfast nook, opens to a family room with a fireplace.

    The primary suite, on the second floor, features a private balcony, spa-like bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, jetted bathtub, dual vanity and multiple walk-in closets. A second living room, kitchenette and laundry complete the level. Throughout the living space are seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

    Upstairs is the ballroom, connected to the basement prep kitchen by elevator. Stairs and the elevator connect the various floors and such spaces as an exercise room, sauna and wine cellar. A safe room could be created on the sub-basement level.

    The rear terrace takes in park and pool views. The separate pool house is a complete accessory dwelling unit with its own living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, two fireplaces and basement.

    The asking price is $10 million.

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  • Potomac River Castle Outside Washington, D.C. Seeks $22 Million

    Potomac River Castle Outside Washington, D.C. Seeks $22 Million

    Large and stately homes in the Washington, D.C., area sometimes come with a historic pedigree. Not so for a luxury landmark property on the Potomac River in Virginia that may look more at home in Europe than the nation’s capital.

    The sprawling castle-like house at 612 Rivercrest Drive in McLean, Virginia—a stone’s throw from the border with Maryland and the D.C. area—was built in 2008 on 1.2 acres. The eight-bedroom home on four levels is being sold by the owner who lovingly built it.

    “[They] personally had his hand in designing every piece of it, all the materials that were chosen, the iron railings, the wood on the staircase, the doors that were imported—everything,” says listing agent Megan Thiel of Long & Foster Real Estate.

    Indeed, the bespoke interior features eight different types of wood, including cedar, mahogany, maple, Brazilian cherry and walnut as well as granite, marble and travertine floors. The limestone exterior topped with Vermont red slate and copper accents covers the home’s square towers and rounded turret. Large arched windows and doors on the main level keep the outdoors close.

    The waterfront setting adds a one-of-a-kind magical note. “From the back of the property, all you have is a view of the river. To have 1.2 acres of riverfront is really special,” Thiel says.

    Inside, the main foyer has a pantheon-style ceiling that rises nearly 40 feet while ceilings in other rooms range from 10 to 15 feet. A wooden staircase with custom wrought-iron railing links the four levels. There’s also a glass exterior elevator that offers views of the Potomac as you move from floor to floor.

    Other rooms include a living room facing the river, formal dining room, bedrooms with wooden floors and en suite bathrooms, five fireplaces, two wrought-iron balconies with river views, and a custom contemporary kitchen with granite countertops as well as Corinthian capitals and columns.

    Amenities give the home its luxurious heft, such as a 1,000-square-foot indoor pool with sauna, hot tub and casual dining area; gym; screening room and an escape room. Outdoor stairs amid the landscaped grounds lead to a large lawn with a fire pit and chairs that face the river.

    It’s a 20-minute drive to downtown D.C., along the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway. The property is also close to green spaces, such as Scott’s Run Nature Preserve and Langley Oaks Park.

    Who might be a potential buyer? “Someone who needs to come to D.C. a lot to meet with policymakers, potentially an ambassador,” Thiel says. “I think there are a lot of different potentials there.” The home is well known in the area. It has been the site of private presidential events and opera performances. It also has been used as a filming site for The Real Housewives of Potomac and featured in films and TV shows.

    The house is for sale for $22 million.

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