Richmond, Va. | $2.295 Million
A 1905 Colonial Revival house with four bedrooms, six full bathrooms and one half bathroom, on a 0.2-acre lot
This house was designed by Claude Howell, a Louisiana-born architect who served as a construction superintendent for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In Richmond, Mr. Howell’s projects included a number of large homes on Monument Avenue, one of the city’s most prestigious streets, and several theaters downtown.
This house is on a stretch of Monument Avenue a few blocks from Broad Street, one of Richmond’s main thoroughfares, putting it within walking distance of a Whole Foods market, a theater in a converted firehouse and a number of restaurants. It is a five-minute drive from Virginia Commonwealth University and 10 minutes from the Virginia State Capitol.
Size: 5,916 square feet
Price per square foot: $388
Indoors: From the sidewalk, steps lead up to the front door, which is set under a fanlight window, to the left of a semicircular covered porch surrounded by columns.
The door opens into a tiled vestibule; a second door opens into the foyer, which has original hardwood floors, white wainscoting and a grand staircase to the second level. To the left, though an opening flanked by columns, is a bright study with original woodwork. To the right is a formal living room with a chandelier and a fireplace with an ornate mantel.
This space and the foyer have access to a dining room with another fireplace. Through the dining room is an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a center island that seats three and French doors that open to a screened porch, used by the owners as an outdoor living room. A wet bar is around the corner from the kitchen, along with a powder room and an elevator to the basement.
All four bedrooms are on the second level. The primary suite, at the top of the stairs, has space for a king-size bed, a separate sitting area and a bathroom with a decorative fireplace and a glass-walled, windowed shower area that holds a sleek soaking tub. The three other bedrooms all have en suite bathrooms; the one at the back of this level also has a private balcony.
The third floor holds an open space with a kitchenette along one wall and a Murphy bed; a full bathroom with a walk-in shower; and a private balcony with a ceiling fan.
The finished basement includes a family room, a home gym, a wine cellar and another full bathroom.
Outdoor space: The property has two patios: one large enough for outdoor dining and another directly behind the house. A stone path leads from the second patio to a grassy backyard enclosed by a wood fence. The original carriage house serves as a detached parking garage with room for four cars.
Taxes: $21,048 (estimated)
Contact: Coleen Butler Rodriguez, The Steele Group Sotheby’s International Realty, 804-873-9947; sothebysrealty.com
Boston | $2.25 Million
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium in a renovated 1889 building with a multistory 2003 addition
This building is less than half a mile from TD Garden, an arena that is home to the Boston Bruins hockey team and the Boston Celtics basketball team. It is in a bustling area, within a few blocks of bars, restaurants and a waterfront brew pub, and not far from the North End, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, known for Italian bakeries and restaurants.
Several parks are also nearby: DeFilippo Playground, which has a dog-friendly section; Prince Street Park, which has public tennis courts; and the waterfront Langone Park, which has a pool and a bocce court. The nearest transit hub, North Station, offers access to the city’s subway system, known as the T, as well as Amtrak trains and commuter rail.
Size: 2,212 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,017
Indoors: This unit’s front door opens into a foyer with hardwood floors, two closets and a built-in bench.
The hardwood floors continue into an open living area with floor-to-ceiling windows facing a private terrace. There is space for a dining table behind the sitting area, directly in front of a glass door that opens to the terrace. The adjacent kitchen has white cabinetry, a white-tile backsplash, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances, including a dedicated wine refrigerator.
The primary suite, off the dining area, has a sizable walk-in closet, windows overlooking the terrace and a bathroom with a walk-in shower lined in marble tile.
The other three bedrooms are off two hallways extending from the living area. A guest room currently used as a den and a full bathroom with a combined tub and shower are off one hall; two more guest room are off the other. A laundry room is also in this part of the unit.
Outdoor space: The large terrace has a hookup for a gas grill and enough space for separate dining and lounging areas. Building amenities include a gym, a concierge service and valet parking in a garage, where this unit is allotted two spots.
Taxes: $21,377 (estimated) and a $2,571 monthly homeowner association fee
Contact: Amy Carlisle, Carlisle Group, Compass, 617-699-0033; compass.com
Washington | $2.25 Million
A 1942 brick townhouse with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, on a 0.04-acre lot
Kalorama, a neighborhood in Northwest Washington, is known for its wide, tree-lined streets and embassy buildings: The Japanese, Indian, Korean and Slovenian Embassies are all within a few blocks of this home. The area also offers easy access to outdoor space: Dumbarton Oaks Park, Rock Creek Park and several smaller city parks are all nearby.
Georgetown is 10 minutes away by car. Adams Morgan, with its dining and nightlife, is also close by, as is Dupont Circle. Downtown is a 10-minute drive, depending on traffic. Bethesda, Md., is 20 minutes away.
Size: 3,478 square feet
Price per square foot: $647
Indoors: A brick driveway leads from the street to wrought-iron gates that open to a courtyard. From there, steps lead up to the main entrance.
The long foyer has hardwood floors that continue into a living room with a fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves. This space is open to a sunroom with an arched wood ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the backyard.
A guest room currently used as a home office is just off the foyer; it has a wall of built-in shelving, a walk-in closet and access to a full bathroom.
The dining room, kitchen and a workout room are on the lower level, reached by stairs in the foyer. The dining room, at the back of this level, has floor-to-ceiling windows facing a patio. The adjacent kitchen has quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a Viking range. The workout space, which could also be used as an office or den, has an attached bathroom and access to the entrance courtyard.
Two bedrooms are on the third floor, including the primary suite, which occupies the back half of this level. It includes a bedroom with a fireplace; a sunny dressing area with expansive closets and room for a desk; and a bathroom with a walk-in shower that has a skylight above it. The street-facing guest room has an attached bathroom with a combined tub and shower.
Outdoor space: The patio off the dining room has space for a barbecue, a table and chairs. From there, brick steps lead up to the backyard, which has a central area paved in brick surrounding an open space with room for garden boxes. The paved area is surrounded by wide, landscaped borders, and the yard is enclosed by a wood fence.
Taxes: $16,394 (estimated)
Contact: Robert Hryniewicki, Adam T. Rackliffe, Christopher R. Leary and Micah Smith, HRL Partners, Washington Fine Properties, 202-243-1620; hrlpartners.realscout.com
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