kent 3035 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20016 offered AT $7,350,000 $6,200,000
Kent is a highly distinguished neighborhood of Northwest Washington in a location that is convenient to downtown, and rich with history. Home to a former gun battery protecting the Potomac River during the Civil War, the existing Battery Kemble Park neighbors and surrounds 3035 Chain Bridge Road, which overlooks the park, offering extraordinary beauty and privacy; rolling vistas, and beautiful year-round recreation options at its doorstep. Only moments down the road from the Potomac River, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and The American University; this truly superior and unique location is also just a short commute to the areas of Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Bethesda; and Arlington or McLean via the Chain Bridge. Area travel centers such as Union Station; as well as Reagan National and Dulles International Airports are easily accessible.
3035 Chain Bridge Road, NW, is a remarkable 1940 s Italian-style estate set apart among the prestigious northwest suburbs surrounding Battery Kemble Park. A cobblestone motor court welcomes owners and guests to the front entry and into the Main Level which includes embassy-like formal principal rooms with hardwood floors, and custom designed architectural touches. Fireplaces in the formal Living Room, Library, and large eat-in Kitchen, offer a charming and relaxing ambiance. Off the Kitchen is a banquet-sized Dining Room with double-doors from the Foyer and French doors out to the Rear Terrace. Two separate staircases provide access to the Second Level. The spacious Owner Suite has separate His & Her Baths, fireplace, and balcony with blooming wisteria and spiral staircase down to the Rear Terrace. An additional 6 bedrooms, 4 full Baths, second upstairs fireplace, and extra closets complete the second level. The Lower Level offers more casual living space, including a large Recreation Room with Fireplace, Full Bath, and walk-out to covered loggia and gunite spa area. A Sauna, Steam Room, and additional Full Bath offer more options for relaxation after working out in the Exercise Room. The Lower Level also includes a large Laundry Room, Workshop, and storage room/potential Wine Cellar. With access from all levels of the home, its expansive terraces and gardens are truly one-of-a-kind. The multiple levels of terraces and green space offer space for al fresco entertaining, including a large swimming pool and separate spa area. The home s elevation provides wonderful vistas of its beautifully landscaped gardens, the neighboring Battery Kemble Park, and down toward the Potomac River and Rosslyn.
MAIN LEVEL Cobblestone Motor Court leads to flagstone front entry. Enter through front door with transom into the Vestibule with slate tile floor, hanging ceiling lantern, custom wainscoting and moldings, and large coat closet with built-in shelving and automatic lighting. Through the vestibule, a spacious central FOYER has hardwood floor, recessed lighting, and custom wall moldings; serving as a central access point to the Main Level principal rooms, and an open Staircase to the Second Level with wood balustrade. OFFICE NOOK off the Foyer has hardwood floor, chandelier, walk-in closet with built-in shelving, and access to POWDER ROOM. To the right of the Foyer, a formal LIBRARY has hardwood floor, recessed lighting; mahogany paneled walls with built-in bookcases; media storage, and closets with built-in shelving. A floor-to-ceiling window provides natural sunlight, and a beautiful fireplace with marble hearth/surround and custom wood mantle finishes off the room. Pocket doors from the Foyer open to the LIVING ROOM with hardwood floor, custom wainscoting and millwork, Fireplace with marble hearth/surround and wood mantle with mirror. French doors provide access to the upper Rear Terrace. Banquet-sized DINING ROOM has hardwood floor, recessed lighting, chandelier, wall sconces, custom decorative wall moldings, French doors with sidelights to Rear Terrace, doubledoors to the Gallery, and café door to the Kitchen. The large eat-in KITCHEN has wide-plank hardwood floor, recessed lighting, tile countertops, custom wood cabinetry, hideaway trash bins, and dual-basin sink. Appliances include Whirlpool double wall-oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and two Maytag dishwashers. The spacious Eat-in area has a chandelier, fireplace with custom designed tile hearth and surround; and large French doors to rear Deck, which leads down to the terraces and pool. A second staircase from the Kitchen provides access to the Second Level, with additional storage underneath. BUTLER PANTRY has hardwood floor, recessed lighting, wood countertop with storage below, GE Microwave, deep Pantry with built-in shelving, and exit door to the side garden. Side-loading 2-Car GARAGE has custom shelving, and two refrigerator. SECOND LEVEL The Second Level Landing has hardwood floor, chandelier, abundance of closet space, and attic access. OWNER SUITE o OWNER BEDROOM has hardwood floor, custom wall moldings, built-in shelving with bookcases and storage below. Its fireplace has a slate hearth/surround and an attractive wood mantle. A Balcony overlooking the Rear Garden has a spiral staircase wrapped with wisteria that leads down to the Rear Terrace. o HIS BATH has a marble vanity with mirrored medicine cabinet above, vanity lighting, and bidet. The tiled walk-in glass-door shower features multiple shower heads. A connected dressing area with a dual-hung sliding-door closet and separate mirrored sliding-door closet with builtin shelving provide ample storage space, along with custom built-in drawers and cabinets. FEATURES AND AMENITIES o HER BATH has hardwood floor, recessed lighting; and an abundance of closets with built-in shelving, custom drawers, and storage. The large soaking tub has mirrored walls and a hand-held hose. A separate water closet has large vanity with great counter space, storage, and 3-sided mirror with vanity lighting. SECOND BEDROOM has hardwood floor, built-in bookcases; walk-in closet with built-in shelving, cabinetry, and automatic lighting. Its private Full BATH has a classic style sink, mirrored medicine cabinet, and shower with tub and tile surround. THIRD BEDROOM / OFFICE has hardwood floor, modern track lighting, built-in bookcase, custom built-in thick glass shelving, closet with built-in shelving, and unique corner Italian stucco Fireplace. Private access to Jack & Jill Bath. FOURTH BEDROOM has hardwood floor, track lighting, custom built-in book shelves and cabinets; closet with built-in shelving; and private access to Jack & Jill Bath. o Jack & Jill BATH is shared by Bedrooms 3 & 4 with a classic style sink, mirrored medicine cabinet, and glass-door shower with tub and tile surround. FIFTH BEDROOM has wall-to-wall carpet, track lighting, built-in book shelves, and closet with built-in shelving. Full Hall BATH (1) has a vanity with lighting and storage, mirrored medicine cabinet, and glass-door shower with tub and tile surround. SIXTH BEDROOM has wall-to-wall carpet, ceiling light, and deep closet with built-in shelving. Full Hall BATH (2) has basket weave tile floor, wall-mounted sink, mirrored medicine cabinet, and shower with tub and tile surround. GUEST BEDROOM with wall-to-wall carpet, closet with built-in shelving, and chandelier. ATTIC level is fully floored with access from the second level hallway, via a pull-down ladder, and providing additional expansive storage the full width of the house. LOWER LEVEL Carpeted stairs lead to the Lower Level Reception Hall with checkerboard tile floor, recessed lighting, and large walk-in closet with an abundance of built-in shelving. Step down to the WORKSHOP with workspace and pegboard for tool storage, and built-in shelving. Plenty of storage; and utility access. EXERCISE ROOM has wall-to-wall carpet, painted brick walls, and built-in shelving for electronics. Exercise equipment conveys as-is. RECREATION ROOM with wall-to-wall carpet, recessed lighting, full-size windows, Fireplace with brick hearth and custom wood mantle & surround; two closets with built-in shelving, and access to full BATH with large marble vanity and storage below, wall-to-wall mirror, and glass door shower with tub and tile surround. Walk-out to covered rear loggia and inground gunite Jacuzzi. LAUNDRY ROOM has an abundance of storage space with built-in shelving, cabinetry and counter space. Large dual-basin laundry sink and Kenmore washer and dryer. Side hallway with checkerboard tile floor and painted brick walls provides access to large storage room/potential wine cellar, multiple closets with built-in shelving, STEAM ROOM, Erkki SAUNA, and Changing Room with built-in shelving and attached full BATH with shower stall and pedestal sink. EXTERIOR Italian Stucco exterior. Dual-entry cobblestone motor court. Separate driveway leads to side-loading 2-car garage and additional parking area. Beautiful professionally landscaped front and rear gardens with tiered flagstone and cobblestone terraces. Large egg-shaped gunite Swimming Pool. Gunite Hot Tub outside the lower level covered loggia. Stunning vistas overlooking pool, gardens, and Battery Kemble Park. Extra storage area for pool and jacuzzi equipment, accessories, and more. Mature trees and flowers throughout the property offer beauty and privacy. MISCELLANEOUS Built circa 1940. Bedrooms 7; Baths 8 Full, 1 Half Living Area: 7,250 SF (Approximately) Professionally Landscaped and Hardscaped Lot. o 24,829 SF/ 0.57 Acre (Approximately) Public School Assignments: o Key Elementary; Hardy Middle; Woodrow Wilson High Fireplaces: 6 wood burning. Sauna, Steam Room, and Spa. Substantial Attic Space Steam Heat Boiler 4 years old Hot Water Heaters: 2 Heating / Cooling Zones: 3 + individually controlled units in 3 guest bedrooms. Beautiful Custom wall moldings and millwork throughout. Electric Security System. Legal/Advertised Subdivision: Kent Tax ID: 1427//0873 2015 Taxes: $29,849.70 (Estimated per DC.gov website) Property conveys in As-Is condition. Please see disclosures/listing Agents for all exclusions and other details. OFFERED AT $7,350,000 $6,200,000 WILLIAM F. X. MOODY ROBERT HRYNIEWICKI ADAM T. RACKLIFFE CHRISTOPHER R. LEARY Direct 202-243-1620 WilliamFX.Moody@wfp.com
WILLIAM F. X. MOODY ROBERT HRYNIEWICKI ADAM T. RACKLIFFE CHRISTOPHER R. LEARY Direct 202-243-1620 WilliamFX.Moody@wfp.com OFFERED AT $7,350,000 $6,200,000 This material is based upon information which we consider reliable, but because it has been provided by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. 2016 HomeVisit WFP.com 3201 New Mexico Avenue N.W., #220 Washington, DC 20016 202-944-5000