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Key Details
Sold Price $1,480,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,688 sqft
Price per Sqft $550
Subdivision Somerset
MLS Listing ID MDMC731010
Sold Date 11/24/20
Style Mid-Century Modern,Contemporary
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,344
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1950
Annual Tax Amount $13,661
Tax Year 2020
Lot Size 9,144 Sqft
Acres 0.21
Property Description
This mid-century modern "upside-down" house in the coveted neighborhood of Somerset is unlike any other. Designed in 1950 by renowned female modernist architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith, the house features floor-to-ceiling windows and views from all rooms of the ever-changing landscape of adjacent parkland. Watching the deer, foxes, owls, chipmunks, and array of songbirds, you will almost forget you're walking distance to Friendship Heights metro and Whole Foods. Located a block from Somerset Elementary and the Somerset town pool, this 6-bedroom, 2.5 bath nearly 2,700 square-foot gem was completely renovated while retaining its original mid-century vibe. The upper level foyer is flooded with light. The main bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows facing the park and an adjacent bedroom/study has a brick fireplace. Two additional bedrooms on this level are located in a separate wing. Two sparkling new bathrooms feature high-efficiency plumbing, lovely marble and glass tilework, and a modern soaking tub. After descending the elegant wood-paneled stairway you are immediately struck by the expansive view of the perennial garden and forest from all directions. The large living room features windows on three sides and opens to an expansive slate and brick patio. The original owners, Washington Post Business Editor, Hobart Rowan, and his family hosted many parties for well-known Washington guests in this home, which was clearly designed for entertaining. The current owners updated the lower level to include new underfloor radiant heat and mini-split heat pumps for multi-zoned air conditioning. A sparkling new open-plan kitchen includes a Thermador gas stove, an Advantium Speedcook oven, a two-column refrigerator and freezer, all-white cabinets and countertops, and designer lighting. The adjacent dining room includes a wall of mahogany cabinets for storing your extensive china collection and a marble buffet is also built-in. Off the kitchen, there is a half bath and a mudroom with sink, and two additional rooms which can be used as a family room, study, or additional bedrooms.
Location
State MD
County Montgomery
Zoning R60
Rooms
Basement Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Windows
Main Level Bedrooms 4
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiant, Heat Pump(s), Zoned, Hot Water
Cooling Ductless/Mini-Split
Flooring Bamboo, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood, Mantel(s)
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Furnishings No
Fireplace Y
Window Features Double Pane,Insulated,Screens,Sliding
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Heat Source Electric, Natural Gas
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s)
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Wood
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Flat,Rubber
Accessibility Level Entry - Main
Porch Patio(s)
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Rear Yard
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall,Wood Walls
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Bethesda-Chevy Chase
School District Montgomery County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 160700538273
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security System
Horse Property N
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Broker Associate License ID: 312506