Chevy Chase Village 27 west kirke street chevy chase, md offered at $3,750,000
C hevy Chase Village is one of the most historic, beautiful and prestigious of the Maryland suburbs, valued for its convenient location, its elegant homes and tree-lined streets, and its proximity to the shops and restaurants along upper Wisconsin and Connecticut Avenues. Commuters appreciate ready access to the Beltway, the Friendship Heights metro and the frequent public buses that run along both thoroughfares. Union Station, Reagan and Dulles airports and virtually all of the cultural and commercial landmarks of the city are easy to reach from this location. Graceful white columns and an ornate widow s walk along the roofline distinguish the stately façade of 27 West Kirke Street. Inside are large, luminous rooms with tall windows, high ceilings and beautiful architectural detailing. Built in 1919 by a prosperous local paint and varnish inventor, the home retains much of its original charm, but thoughtful renovations over the years have brought it up to the highest standards of taste, quality and craftsmanship. This is a unique home of many parts, with a wonderful rambling floor plan, large common areas, a gleaming, newly renovated kitchen, five bedrooms on the second floor and an additional room and bath on the top level.
A picturesque, two-story breezeway runs along the side of the home, uniting indoor and outdoor spaces and providing both interior light and exquisite views. In warm weather, life spills out onto multiple porches and balconies and into the lushly landscaped garden that surrounds the property. Enter 27 West Kirke through a gracious front hallway, with rich crown molding and wide openings on either side. To the right, a sweeping living room has large windows overlooking front and rear gardens, a wood burning fireplace and a wall of built-in shelving for books and display. Beyond, a spacious screened porch with two ceiling fans is a lovely place to catch summer breezes, and is naturally shielded by a tall hedge running along the side of the property. To the left of the foyer, double doors open to a banquet-sized dining room accented by lovely millwork; this room has a working fireplace, as well as a glass door to a covered side veranda. The adjacent butler s pantry, with an exquisite hand painted design of wisteria vines on the walls, facilitates entertaining; bartenders will appreciate the wine cooler and plentiful cabinets for storing glassware and supplies, as well as the two sinks. The kitchen is a cook s dream. Designed by Barnes Vanze Architects and renovated completely in 2015, its abundant white custom cabinets, marble counter surfaces and white tile backsplash give it a timeless beauty, made practical by the deep farm sink, Wolf stove and paneled KitchenAid refrigerator. There is ample room for casual dining. A vintage pull-up door leads to the basement, dry and spacious, which offers additional storage and a wine cellar. Beyond the kitchen is a high-ceilinged morning room with expansive arched windows and a three-windowed bay, and a handsome step-down family room with a built-in work area, bookshelves and four sets of French doors leading to the garden. The garage, at the rear of the house, is used by the current owners for storage and indoor garden preparation. It also has multiple sets of French doors.
FEATURES AND AMENITIES ENTRY LEVEL Gracious entryway with wide openings on either side to living and dining rooms, stair to upper level, glass door leading to the breezeway at far end Coat closet Charming powder room with stained glass window tucked discreetly off front hall To right of entry hall, large and luminous living room with wood burning fireplace, multiple windows, built in shelving along the rear wall and two glass doors to screened porch Wonderful high-ceilinged screened porch, open on three sides, overlooking private lawn and garden, two ceiling fans To left of front hall, double doors to banquet-sized dining room with elegant marble fireplace, lovely millwork, custom window treatments, glass door to covered side porch Beyond dining room, convenient butler s pantry with hand painted wisteria vines on walls, two sinks and abundant glass-fronted cabinetry, wooden work surface with storage below, wine refrigerator Beautiful eat-in kitchen, designed by Barnes Vanze architects and renovated in 2015, with handsome hanging lantern, marble counters, deep farm sink, plentiful storage, subway tile backsplash, quality appliances including Wolf Stove with warming area and paneled KitchenAid refrigerator, pull-up door to lower level; tall, expansive French doors open to the breezeway Laundry room with new stacked large capacity washer and dryer, sink, built-in storage and folding area; broom closet Steps down to carpeted morning room with high ceiling, three-windowed bay above window seat with storage, wall of arched windows looking onto the patio and garden Family room with built-in work area and shelving, two sets of French doors on either side opening to an enclosed back yard on one side and a lawn large enough to accommodate a pool on the other side Former garage, currently used as potting shed and for storage, with French doors opening to garden on either side Picturesque two-story breezeway, with graceful arched windows and garden views, running along side of house with openings to the garden and to the interior spaces SECOND LEVEL Landing area with lovely arched glass door to enclosed breezeway overlooking side garden and terrace Large master bedroom with front and side windows, wood burning fireplace, ceiling fan, glass door to private balcony, two closets with built-in drawers and shelving En suite master bath with clawfoot tub, glass shower, twin pedestal sinks with mirrored medicine cabinets Room-sized walk-in closet, adjacent to master bedroom, with built-in shelving and drawers Second, front-facing bedroom with glass door to large private balcony, built-in bookshelves, ceiling fan, closet, access to shared bath Jack-and-Jill bath with tub/shower combination, marble floor, pedestal sink Third bedroom with side windows, closet, access to shared bath Fourth bedroom with ceiling fan, closet, windows on both sides overlooking breezeway and driveway, access to another shared bath Jack-and-Jill bath with tub/shower combination, pedestal sink Fifth bedroom, with work station built into three-windowed bay and flanked by built-in shelving, windows overlooking breezeway and side yard, closet, back stair access Beautiful high-ceilinged library overlooking rear and side gardens, accessible from second floor breezeway, with handsome built-in shelving and cabinetry, fireplace, two closets, private bath with shower (could also be used as a bedroom or in-law suite) THIRD LEVEL Landing area with graceful arched window Small bedroom with closet and private full bath with square tub Deep cedar closet plus ample behind wall storage areas LOWER LEVEL Accessible from pull-up door embedded in kitchen floor and also through exterior door on lower level Storage room with additional refrigerator and freezer Half bath Wine closet with shelves along four walls Multiple closets Utilities and workshop EXTERIOR Wide, welcoming front porch Lush lawns and lovely, very private side and rear gardens; landscaping by Joy Jacobson and Stadler Nurseries. Generous side terrace Private driveway MISCELLANEOUS Tax ID: 07-00456866 (Parts of Lots 1 & 7, Block 39, Chevy Chase Section 2) Year built: 1919 (per public record) Taxes: $19,872.26 (2015 estimated) Lot size: 11,693 Interior square footage: 5300 finished, plus additional 2300 unfinished (estimated) Roof: Slate (main house) / metal (sun porches) Three zone heating and cooling; electronic air filters The following items do not convey: chandeliers in butler's pantry and screened porch, candle sconces in dining room, library bathroom sconces, horse weathervane on screened porch, ebony antelope coat hooks in library bathoom and powder room, National Geographic map box in library bathroom, master bedroom curtains and bracketry The following items convey as is : tub drain mechanism in rear second floor Jack and Jill bath, library and basement refrigerators Home warranty currently in place and could be extended to new buyer Termite warranty in place Seller reserves right to accept or reject any offer Floor plans, disclosures and brochures at mris.com
The second floor master bedroom is large, light and lovely, with a cozy fireplace, two generous closets and private access to a romantic sun porch. Its sunny en suite bath has a claw foot tub as well as a separate glass shower and twin pedestal sinks. Just outside is an additional, room-size walk-in closet with interior organizing components and built-in drawers and shelving. A second, front-facing bedroom down the hall has built-in shelving and access to its own private sun porch. Three additional comfortable bedrooms are on this floor; each opens to one of two lovely Jack-and Jill baths. At the rear of the house, the second floor breezeway opens to a wonderful library reminiscent of an English clubroom, with a high ceiling, windows overlooking the garden, abundant built-in shelving and cabinetry and a grand fireplace. This room could also be used as a guest room or in-law suite, as it has two closets and its own private bath. HEIDI HATFIELD Office 202-243-1634 Cell 202-258-1919 Heidi.Hatfield@wfp.com ANDREA HATFIELD Office 202-243-1632 Cell 202-487-4294 Andrea.Hatfield@wfp.com ANNE HATFIELD WEIR Office 202-243-1635 Cell 202-255-2490 Anne.Weir@wfp.com TAMMY GALE Office 202-243-1649 Cell 202-297-0169 Tammy.Gale@wfp.com A sixth bedroom, tucked under the eaves of the home s third level, is ideal for a live-in caregiver, au pair or in-law; there is also a full bath on this floor as well as a cedar closet and deep storage areas on either side of the upstairs landing. OFFERED AT $3,750,000 The home s natural setting is tranquil and lovely. Lush grass, towering trees, landscaped beds and a terrace for al fresco dining are all easily accessible through the many French doors on the first level. A tall hedge running alongside the home offers natural screening; the property feels very private and self-contained. Off street parking is available on a private drive that was replaced in 2015. This is an immaculate property with exceptional charm and character, offering space, style and serenity in one of the nation s premier residential neighborhoods. 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. 2015 HomeVisit WFP.com 3201 New Mexico Avenue N.W., #220 Washington, DC 20016 202-944-5000