Hot property: five homes for sale in Washington, DC
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House, Capitol Hill, $4.25mn
Where Centrally located, the property is a 15-minute walk from both the US Capitol building and Union train station.
What Built in 1900 and recently restored, this property contains six bedrooms and five bathrooms in just over 4,300 sq ft of living space. Behind the Gothic facade, a custom-built kitchen features Calacatta marble worktops and opens out on to a courtyard garden. A separate carriage house features a guest studio apartment and a two-car garage.
Why The town house has a spacious roof deck with outdoor cooking facilities, seating areas and a fireplace, as well as a pergola.
Who TRR Sotheby’s International Realty
House, Wesley Heights, $9.995mn
Where Overlooking Battery Kemble Park in Wesley Heights, in the north-west of the city. Dulles international airport is about 45 minutes’ drive and Ronald Reagan airport is about half an hour.
What A contemporary four-storey home with six bedrooms and six bathrooms. At 12,200 sq ft, the interior is equipped with a lift and a climate-controlled, high-ceilinged basement that doubles as a six-to-eight car garage and event space. The top floor houses an office along with an additional lounge and kitchenette. Outside, there’s a saltwater pool and shower room.
Why Designed by architect David Jameson, the building has a distinctive geometric look, with its exterior clad in bronze panelling and clay brick tiles.
Who Washington Fine Properties
House, Berkley, $31.9mn
Where In Berkley, at an elevated point in north-west Washington, DC. Ronald Reagan airport and the city centre are about 20 minutes’ drive, depending on traffic.
What A newly built 16,250 sq ft residence with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. A rotunda hallway with a curved staircase acts as the centrepiece of the house.
Why The property has a cinema, spa, gym, indoor sports court and golf simulator. Outside is a pool and a putting and chipping green.
Who TRR Sotheby’s International Realty
House, NoMa, $1,049,999
Where In the NoMa district, a two-minute walk from the hip Union Market. Union station is about 20 minutes away on foot.
What A terraced house built in 1912, with just over 1,220 sq ft of interior space across three floors including three bedrooms and three bathrooms. There’s a wet bar on the lower level.
Why The property has been renovated to create a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living space featuring exposed brickwork and wood floors.
Who Douglas Elliman
House, McLean, VA, $22mn
Where In McLean, northern Virginia, about 10 miles from Washington, DC. The drive to the city takes about half an hour, depending on traffic. In the other direction, Dulles international airport is 20-30 minutes away.
What Sitting on a 1.2 acre plot, this residence on the bank of the river Potomac has a total of eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms in its 16,000 sq ft of living space. Built in 2008, it also features a cinema, spacious recreational areas, an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and even an escape room.
Why Tiered grounds and multiple terraces take full advantage of the property’s location by the river, with excellent views of its natural surroundings.
Who Long & Foster/Luxury Portfolio
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