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Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inside a Stately $9.5 Million Mansion on Washington D.C.'s Embassy Row
Your chance to live like a diplomat along Washington, D.C.'s Embassy Row has arrived. A Massachusetts Avenue mansion built in 1919 came to market this week for the first time in 50 years. Located down the street from the Vice President's residence, a.k.a the United States Naval Observatory, near the Brazilian and South African embassies, the stately 11,000-square-foot home features eight bedrooms and multiple ballrooms and staterooms. Lyndsi Armenio and Matt Windsor of Douglas Elliman hold the $9.5 million listing. More from Robb Report A Record-Breaking Penthouse Sale in Asbury Park Signals a Bold New Chapter for the Jersey Shore This Year's Champagne Harvest Is 'Promising,' but the Yield Will Be the Lowest Since Covid Dutch Authorities Are Investigating Louis Vuitton Netherlands as Part of a Money Laundering Case Records show the property is owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and previously served as the residence of the country's ambassador. It was, however, most recently used as a chancery, according to press materials. Chanceries are typically connected to an embassy or consulate, meaning several high-ranking officials from the United States and the Middle East have likely spent time in the manse. As with many of the government buildings in the nation's capital, the abode showcases a neoclassical facade with symmetrical windows, clean lines, and prominent Doric columns. It is still something of an anomaly in the neighborhood, though. 'The lot is quite large for the area,' Armenio and Windsor tell Robb Report, 'and the private backyard offers gorgeous sightlines, elevation, and feels very private despite it being located on Massachusetts Ave.' The interiors were last renovated in the '90s, but don't feel dated. The classic decor, neutral palette, and charming original details instead result in a timeless feel. Through the portico entrance, stone flooring and dramatic archways lead in and out of large lounge areas and palatial bedrooms. The formal living room is at once elegant and inviting, with multiple sofas, a large built-in bookcase, and parquet flooring. Nearby, the formal dining room is decked out with decorative wallpaper and wood paneling, making it a perfect spot to entertain friends. A grand marble staircase with a wrought-iron railing takes you up to the second floor. Back downstairs, three sets of French doors open to the spacious backyard. At the center of the leafy oasis is a huge swimming pool flanked by six sun loungers. Nearby, the pool house offers space to relax and refresh after a day of swimming and sunning. RELATED: Why America's Billionaire Class Is Snapping Up Prime D.C. Real Estate The best part is that the home is a 'blank canvas for restoration or reinvention,' as the listing notes. The simple chef's kitchen, for example, could be completely reimagined by the new owner. (Armenio and Windsor believe the digs should be renovated and utilized for state business, though.) Another big plus is the location. Historic neighborhoods such as DuPont Circle, Kalorama, Cathedral Heights, Georgetown, and West End are only minutes away, meaning you have quick and easy access to restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, and so on. 'An abundance of incredible dining, culture, and influence is just outside the front door,' the agents add. Not to mention, you're steps away from the of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Washington Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Why a birthday party in D.C. for a late French general was packed with guests
The birthday party on July 1 was in one of Washington's showstopping, Gilded Age mansions. And the guest list was maxed out at 120. Maybe some of the well-dressed crowd came because of the luxe Embassy Row location. The stunning Anderson House on Massachusetts Avenue was called a 'Florentine villa in the midst of American independence' when reporters gushed over it in 1905.
