This home is located at 3017 Gates Road, NW:


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The flier says:

“Spectacular New Contemporary built for grand entertaining. Constructed w/ the finest materials & amenities beyond imagination. Guest Wing w/ 2 full suites, Spectacular Master Suite, Theater & Gym. Private Cabana with Kitchen, Dressing/Shower Room and Powder Room for Heated Saltwater Pool & private garden. 2-car Garage. Buyer Registration Form Required.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

Well this was a very controversial House of the Day post back in Dec. I was psyched to see it for sale so we could get a virtual tour. If you’re not a big fan of the architecture what do you think of the inside? And how ’bout that pool? It’s yours for $6,500,000.


The mural, located on the side of the BP station on Connecticut Ave by Fessenden, was completed by Regina Holliday on Sept. 30th 2009. From her Web site:

“Regina Holliday is a DC-based medical rights advocate. She is currently at work on a series of murals depicting the need for clarity and transparency in medical records. Her background is in special ed advocacy, and she is bringing her experience in that field to the field of patients’ rights.” (more…)