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Top Home Sales

By Mary Clare Fleury

Open House's weekly rundown of the ten biggest house deals in Washington.

The Box Score
Virginia: 5
Maryland: 5
DC: 0

$4,769,900—43382 La Belle Place, Ashburn
$3,900,000—6609 Kennedy Drive, Chevy Chase
$2,507,093—1585 Maddux Lane, McLean
$2,505,360—5928 Oakdale Road, McLean
$2,250,000—2001 North 15th Street, No. 1504, Arlington
$2,230,000—9630 Eagle Ridge Drive, Bethesda
$2,200,000—4712 Drummond Avenue, Chevy Chase
$2,100,000—5 Bullard Circle, Rockville
$1,930,000—6421 Waterway Drive, Falls Church
$1,912,000—4412 Walsh Street, Chevy Chase

New Condo Spotlight: The Eclipse on Center Park

By Cynthia Allen

We give you the lowdown on the newest condo developments. Today, the spotlight's on The Eclipse in Arlington.

What: The Eclipse on Center Park

Where: 2805 Crystal Drive, Arlington

Number of Units: 465

Sizing: Buyers can choose from 10 different floor plans of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units.  

Pricing: Prices range from $300,000 to more than $1 million.

Closest Metro: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the blue and yellow lines, about one mile away.  A bus picks up residents every six minutes.

Luxurious Touches: Each unit comes with a 42”, wall-mounted, flat panel television.

Building Amenities: On-site Harris Teeter grocery store, fitness center, outdoor pool, lounge, theater room, underground parking, and observation deck with panoramic views of the National Mall and the Potomac River.

In Each Unit: Ceramic tile in the bathroom and kitchen, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and washer/dryers.

For Sale: The sales office says that about 400 units have sold, leaving 65 on the market.

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Craigslist Treasure Hunt

By Mary Clare Fleury

Our picks for the best furniture finds of the week.

This 29-inch lamp is $225 on Craigslist. The post describes it as "vintage,” and the orange lucite base and linen shade give it a mod feel.

More good finds:

• Round kitchen table for $200
• Two armchairs from Pottery Barn for $150
• Mahogany side table for $80
• Antique sewing stand for $150
• Two barstools for $120

Thanks, Craigslist! 

Estate of the Week

By Lynne Shallcross

A glimpse into the world of luxury real estate. This week's estate? A $3.5 million Italian villa in Bethesda.

Where: 6824 Capri Place, Bethesda
Listing Price: $3,500,000
Time on the Market: three Months
Bedrooms: five
Bathrooms: six

This Italian villa-style estate was built in 1987 and remodeled in 2001. The renovations included raising and tiling the roof and adding wraparound stone terraces and a wine cellar. The 6,000-square-foot house sports a library, fitness and game rooms, central music system, and security system with seven cameras. Outside are a pool, a hot tub, gardens, ponds, and a waterfall.

Top Home Sales

By Mary Clare Fleury

Open House's weekly rundown of the ten biggest house deals in Washington.

The Box Score 

Virginia: 5
Maryland: 1
DC: 4

$4,510,000—1001 Dogue Hill Lane, McLean
$2,650,000—3515 Lowell Street, NW, Cleveland Park
$2,600,000—8027 Georgetown Pike, McLean
$2,150,000—6011 Brookside Drive, Chevy Chase
$2,050,000—40780 Spectacular Bid Place, Leesburg
$2,049,704—12210 Greenbriar Branch Road, Potomac
$2,007,500—1211-A Towlston Road, Great Falls
$1,995,000—6432 Wiscasset Road, Bethesda
$1,975,000—7719 Savannah Drive, Bethesda
$1,900,000—1015 Shipman Lane, McLean

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