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Behind ivy covered walls, this distinctive Mediterranean style home offers unparalled grace, charm and drama. Built in 1923 and designed by Reginald Wycliffe Geare, best known for his dramatic theatre designs, this home combines Spanish style with tudor elements. From the terracotta tiled roof and walled gardens to the leaded glass windows and interior wood trim evidence of the two styles is everywhere. The two story living room, flanked by upper level balconies, an unusual oval dining room, a family room/drawing room complete with dovetailed walnut floors are just a sampling of what make this home special. The upper level features a master bedroom with a cathedral ceiling, three other bedrooms, two baths and two exterior balconies. A dramatic lower level boasts an expansive room with a fireplace, 11’+ ceilings and wooden beams and trim covered with original hand worked decorative painting as well as two additional bedrooms and baths. With most original details intact throughout the house, the charm and drama are easy to see. A variety of private gardens with professional landscaping contribute graciousness of this home. This house has had only three owners and has been lovingly cared for during the last 40 years by the current owner. Live in it as is or transform it into a showplace. Access to major commuting arteries as well as mass transportation is easy. Located in the Town of Chevy Chase, the house is convenient to all of the restaurants, shopping and entertainment that downtown Bethesda has to offer.

FIRST FLOOR Gracious entry foyer with leaded glass window made from glass plate negatives Dramatic two story living room with wood burning fireplace and two sets of french doors out to sunroom Sunroom with door out to patio Unique oval dining room with french doors out to patio Step down family room or drawing room with wood burning fireplace with marble mantle Sitting area with powder room Unique oval dining room with french doors out to patio Table space kitchen with some original glass fronted cabinetry Pantry area Laundry room SECOND FLOOR Skylit landing Master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, built-in dressers, three closets and access to balcony overlooking the living room Juliet balcony from master overlooking side garden Master bath with separate tub and shower Second bedroom Third bedroom with balcony over looking living room Cherry paneled fourth bedroom or study with leaded glass windows Hall bath LOWER LEVEL Large basement room with 11’+ ceilings, wood burning fireplace and level access to driveway Fifth bedroom with private bath Sixth bedroom with private bath Utility area and extra storage EXTERIOR Ivy covered privacy wall Front patio with old mill stone accessed from sun room Pretty archway to side gardens Private patio off the dining room with wrought iron gates to side yard Additional side garden area Driveway SPECIAL FEATURES Distinctive Spanish and tudor exterior and interior details Pretty oak floors Dovetailed and pegged walnut floors in the family/drawing room Custom built-in book shelves in living room and family/drawing room Many original light fixtures Some original glass fronted cabinets in the kitchen area Two interior balconies overlooking the living room Two exterior balconies on the second floor Basement beams and trim features original hand worked artistic painting First floor sitting area with built-ins near the powder room Most original hardware intact Several leaded glass windows Terracotta tile roof Security system Original garage was converted to lower level bedrooms Moorish tile accents on house walls and throughout the garden Two fountains that are currently not working Professional landscaping Two patios Legal description: Lot P13 Block 9 Taxes: $ 13,355.87 Estimated Real Property Taxes and Other Non-tax Charges a new owner will pay for first full fiscal tax year of ownership Property believed to be in good condition, but conveys “as is”. Please ask agent regarding possession.

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