THE DISTRICT
Jim Bell of Washington Fine Properties was
the listing agent for 2709 Olive Street﹐ N﹒W﹒, in
Phillips Row, Georgetown’s newest enclave. The
East Village development was designed by Sorg
& Associates, built by Gibson & Associates, and
landscaped by Oehme van Sweden & Associates.
Together they have paid homage to Georgetown’s
rich heritage and combined the traditional
with modern craftsmanship and amenities.
The extraordinary four-level property has fi ve
bedrooms and four and a half baths, including an
opulent master bath with heated fl oors, double
vanity, Whirlpool tub, steam shower and water
closet. The kitchen has granite countertops, a
walk-in pantry and a wine cooler. There is also
a pergola-covered rooftop deck and two parking
spaces in a gated drive. Extras include “smart
house wiring,” dual-zone air conditioning and a
built-in stereo system with wall-mounted control
panels in most rooms. While the buyer chose
not to be identifi ed, the sellers are nationally
recognized broadcast journalist and sportscaster
Brett Haber and his wife Jenn, who asked for
and received $2,495,000. In the mid-90’s, Brett
Haber helped anchor SportsCenter, ESPN’s |
fl agship news program. His coverage of events
ranging from the Super Bowl to the Running
of the Bulls in Pamplona have garnered him
nine regional Emmy Awards and the Edward
R. Murrow Award for sports reporting. Haber is
currently the sports director for WUSA-TV, the
CBS affiliate in Washington.
Bell was also the listing agent for Thomas
Heffernan’s end-unit row house located
near Volta Park at 3274 P Street﹐ N﹒W﹒, in
Georgetown’s West Village. Offered at $899,000,
the clapboard structure was built in 1890 and
renovated in the 1980’s. It has three bedrooms
and one and a half baths; a living room with a
fi replace, hardwood fl oors and built-in bookcases;
a formal dining room; a kitchen with a skylight;
a walled garden with southern exposure; and an
extra large one-car garage. The buyer wishes to
remain anonymous.
Veronique Bardach, CEO of inshop.com, has
sold 1802 35th Street﹐ N﹒W﹒, in Georgetown.
This 1900 Federal has been masterfully renovated
and beautifully oriented to a landscaped rear |
garden. The dining room and living rooms adjoin
an atrium with access to the backyard featuring
mature trees, fl agstone patio and al fresco dining
area with a barbecue. The master bedroom boasts
a skylight and a sundeck with garden views.
There are two additional bedrooms and baths,
one with a skylight. Other pluses include a home
offi ce, gourmet kitchen and gated driveway with
a carport. Nancy Itteilag with Long and Foster
listed the property. The new owner is Paul Bonner,
who paid $899,000.
MARYLAND
In Potomac, 9736 Beman Woods Way
went for $1,499,000 after being listed by Nancy
Itteilag. Located in Prescott on the golf course
at Avenel, this “C” model home was designed
by Samuel P. Pardoe and built in 1988 on a
large wooded lot featuring a spacious deck and
surrounded by a wrought iron fence. The inviting
two-story foyer has a curved hardwood staircase
and its main fl oor hosts a living room with a
gas fi replace. Perfect for entertaining, there is a
formal dining room, breakfast room adjacent to
the eat-in kitchen, and a family room with a wet
bar, fi replace and enviable views of the grounds. |
