A blog about real estate, interior design, and the home in the Washington, DC area.
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Emily Leaman
Searching for a rental? Welcome to Home Hunt, our weekly feature where we scour listings for apartments and homes for rent and run photos of intriguing prospects. This week: a one-bedroom in Bethesda with a view.
The main draw of this tenth-floor one-bedroom condo is the balcony—and its view of downtown Bethesda. Inside the 750-square-foot space, there are hardwood floors in the living room and what seems like a spacious kitchen—we count at least seven cabinets in the photo and there’s a small breakfast counter with space for stools. The bedroom has two large windows to provide plenty of light. Amenities include an in-unit washer and dryer, 24-hour concierge, pool, fitness center, and party room. The rent includes one space in an underground parking garage.
Address: 4808 Moorland Lane, Bethesda
Price: $1650 a month
Move-In Date: August 1
Know about a great rental? Send it to eleaman@washingtonian.com.
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Emily Leaman
A peek inside the world of luxury real estate in Washington.
Where: 3045 Chain Bridge Road, NW
Listing Price: $2,995,000
Time on the Market: Two months
Bedrooms: Six
Bathrooms: Six
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There's no Diary of a Fixer-Upper today, but good news! Heather Goss, who writes Open House's weekly Diary of a Fixer-Upper column, will host a chat tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25 about her renovation. Heather bought a crumbling rowhouse in Columbia Heights in the fall and has spent the last six months gutting and remodeling the home herself. Ask her anything—from how she got financing to what mistakes she's made to where she found her sleek European fridge.
Submit your questions now and Heather will answer them on Wednesday from Noon to 1.
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Emily Leaman
Our picks for the best furniture finds of the week.
This couch/chaise combo and matching ottoman are available for $850 in Clarendon. The cushions are cream-colored microfiber, and the couch frame and ottoman are chocolate-brown leather with contrast stitching. The set screams upscale bachelor pad and looks like a comfy spot to curl up and watch a movie. The furniture is large—the couch is ten-feet wide and the chaise is seven-and-a-half feet long—so plan on bringing a few friends and a large truck for the move.
Other good finds:
• Cherry wood side table with display shelf for $150
• Queen Ann cherry coffee table for $25
• Mosaic bistro table and two chairs for $55
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Alejandro Salinas
A round-up of real-estate news and gossip.
• DCMud has an extensive interview with Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Neil Albert. [DCmud]
• Take a look at renderings of Union Station’s bike transit center, which will be completed later this year. [DCMetrocentric]
• Look out—Washington’s foreclosure rate is one of the fastest growing in the country. [WaPo]
• Columbia Heights may be the new hot neighborhood, but not all homes have asking prices in the seven digits. This four-bedroom rowhouse on Quincy Street is on the market for $549,950. [PoP]
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Emily Leaman
Searching for a rental? Welcome to Home Hunt, the weekly feature in which we scour listings for apartments and homes for rent and run photos of intriguing prospects. This week: a studio near Dupont Circle with a built-in alcove for a queen-size bed.
This efficiency just east of Dupont Circle has a full-size kitchen separated from the rest of the space by a half-wall with new stainless steel appliances and green granite countertops. The apartment has slate floors throughout and can come fully or partially furnished. We especially like the alcove for a queen-size bed—drape a curtain to separate the bed from the living space for a bit of privacy. There also looks to be corner shelving in the alcove for storing bedside items. Amenities in the building include 24-hour concierge service, on-site maintenance and laundry room, and a rooftop pool.
Address: 1718 P St., NW
Price: $1850 a month, which includes utilities.
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Emily Leaman
A peek inside the world of luxury real estate in Washington.
Where: 4 Leland Court, Chevy Chase
Listing Price: $3,875,000
Time on the Market: Three months
Bedrooms: Eight
Bathrooms: Six
Custom-built nine years ago, this Chevy Chase Colonial features a stone exterior, wrap-around porch, and two-car garage. Inside, there’s a sunny library with large built-in mahogany bookcases, and a family room with a stone fireplace and cherry built-ins. The first-floor kitchen—there’s a separate, smaller kitchen on the lower level—features a walk-in pantry, Shaker-style cabinets, a slate-topped island, and granite counters. Appliances include a six-burner gas cooktop, built-in microwave and convection ovens, SubZero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. Our favorite feature: A cedar-paneled screen porch with stone flooring that opens to the backyard garden.
Click here for more photos.
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