Woodland-Normanstone

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn “European style estate” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 2520 30th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Highly distinguished, prominent, European style estate offers exceptional scale, quality & sophistication. Beautifully proportioned public rms incl a gallery sized reception hall, sensational formal LR & DR w/ FP’s and a intimate circular library w/ FP. Public rms open to massive terrace w/ Park views. 1st lvl master wing. 2 family rms and a gourmet kit. Circular drive + 2 car garage.”

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

This 6 bed/6 bath is yours for $7,995,000.

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

This great one is located in the Woodland-Normanstone neighborhood. Not sure the photo does it proper justice but it’s a pretty interesting one.

Judging New Buildings – Update #2

By Prince Of Petworth

This new house in the Woodland-Normanstone neighborhood has certainly been controversial. Here’s what it looked like in Feb. The architect is Michael Marshall. Here’s what it looked like in September.  I gotta say, I’m absolutely digging it. Check out the chimney:

Now that it’s coming closer to completion for those who had reservations, has it grown on you at all?

Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Admiring Architecture

By Prince Of Petworth

This was such a beautiful sight. I found it in the Woodland-Normanstone Terrace neighborhood not far from Woodley Park. I’m not sure if it is a proper carriage house. I was particularly taken with the blue roof and the extension to the main house.

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This mansion is located at 3101 Woodland Drive, NW:


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The flier says:

“Exceptional 1924 Estate highlighted by English-influenced architecture. Set on a rare, over 16,500 square foot lot of manuicured & mature landscaping w/ Guesthouse & Pool. Gracious & elegant principal rooms full of period details, paneled walls, wideboard hdwd flrs & handmade terra cotta tile flrs. 6 bedrooms, 5 full, 3 half Baths. 7th Bedroom and 6th Full Bath in Guesthouse.”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

Well I had to show another from Woodland Drive. It’s not quite as crazy as last week’s house porn but hey it’s only half the price. What I thought was really wild was that from the street you have no idea that this an estate. It just looks like a normal slightly bigger than normal house. But man you have to take the virtual tour. I’m guessing it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea but hell it’s just house porn. What’s your favorite or least favorite part?

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For those looking for more moderate house porn. This home at 1311 S Street, NW went under contract in 12 days and the asking price was $1,045,000. You can see more info and photos from this house here.

Judging New Homes

By Prince Of Petworth

What can I say? I was blown away by the Woodland-Normstone Terrace neighborhood. This construction site was wild? What do you think of the style – thumbs up or down? Or too early to tell? For those curious the architect is Michael Marshall.

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn XXX Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This mansion is located at 2850 Woodland Drive, NW:


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The flier says:

“NEW PRICE! Elegance, privacy, an acre of land & 1920s craftsmanship combine to make this residence a sophisticated in-town estate. Features include very high ceilings, ornate plaster moldings, herringbone oak floors, stucco exterior, multiple fireplaces and terraces. The home offers large entertaining rooms, excellent bedroom space, staff quarters w/ sep kitchens, 7-zone HVAC, and a pool.”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

Ok, while previously I have shown some Cinemax style house porn this one is of the full XXX variety. You have to see the virtual tour. You can barely tell it is that opulent from the street. Of course, this is from the new (to me) neighborhood of Woodland-Normstone. If you’ve ever wondered how the top .00001% live – here it is. Unbelievable. And there’s been a serious price cut. It was originally on the market for $14,600,000 but has come down to the more reasonable $10,750,000…