T H E D I S T R I C T · M A R Y L A N D · V I R G I N I ABY MARY K. MEWBORN
THE DISTRICT Michael Rankin, managing partner with Tutt, Taylor & Rankin Sotheby's International Realty and his partner Mark Green, senior vice-president of operations for the National Geographic Channel, have just sold their Kalorama home at 2412 Tracy Place, N.W., for $5.4 million. The couple completed a total renovation of the 7,000 square-foot, five-bedroom home once owned by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Architectural highlights include ten-foot ceilings and six sets of French doors opening to a terrace and pool. The new owners are businessman Paul Murtaugh and Erin Cleary with Cleary & Oxford Associates, which arranges mergers and buy-outs of medical device manufacturers and healthcare companies. Tutt Taylor and Rankin realtor Jim Firkser listed and sold his house at 2130 Leroy Place, N.W. The renovated residence boasts a roof top deck and a two-car garage. Washington Fine Properties' Jim Bell was the selling agent representing Maureen Misovic, president of the Eurasia Group and a world-renowned stock market risk analyst. Misovic paid $1.87 million to Firkser, who has purchased unit #3 at the avantgarde condominium Tapies for $1.375 million. Located at 1612 16th Street, N.W. near Dupont Circle, the unique property had been listed by the building's designer Georgio Furioso, who is also with Tutt Taylor & Rankin. Firkser's twostory condo features a balcony, limestone floors, a stainless steel floating staircase and an elevator that opens directly to his living room. The master bath is the size of a small studio apartment and the kitchen contains handcrafted mahogany cabinets. Amenities include remote controlled shades, designer ceiling fans and track lighting. Attorney Carolyn M. Campbell has purchased 2809 Dumbarton Street, N.W. for $1.95 million. Located in Georgetown's beautiful "East Village," this historic home offers the best of the past and present. The original house with its tall windows and high ceilings has been expanded to include a rear addition filled with walls of glass to maximize sunlight and views of the lovely gardens. Loaded with old-world charm, the spacious living room is flanked by columns and French doors and has a wood-burning fireplace with a handsome limestone mantel. The elegant formal dining room has columns, built-in speakers, recessed lighting, and access to the side garden and terrace with a retractable awning and urn fountain. The rear hallway, back stairwell and a large rear bedroom exit to a balcony, gardens and private patio. There is also a two-car driveway. The seller was Gloria Ann Dittus, president and CEO of Dittus Communication. The listing agent was Long & Foster realtor Linda Low, who prior to her successful career in real estate was a historic preservation consultant. Wesley Brooks has sold 3030 O Street, N.W. in Georgetown to Dean J. Douglas for $2,095,000. Brooks bought the five-bedroom brick Victorian residence in 2004 for $1,675,000 when he moved to Washington as a managing director with J. P. Morgan Private Banking. The renovated rowhouse features large formal rooms with high ceilings and fireplaces, a two-story porch, a lower level apartment and space to park two cars. The L'Enfant Trust holds an easement on this historic property. The palatial Georgian-style residence at 2442 Belmont Road, N.W. is under contract with an expected sale price of $4.4 million. Designed by famed 1920's architect J. Wheeton, the elegant abode boasts grand formal rooms, a circular staircase, a glass loggia with nine-foot coffered ceilings and skylights, and a secluded terrace with a small pool and spa next to a private garden. There are seven bedrooms, six full baths and two half baths plus a staff wing on the upper level. The 6,000 square-foot manse is situated across from Rock Creek Park and had served as a diplomatic residence for the French embassy. Washington Fine Properties' Giselle Theberge is the listing agent.
MARYLAND Francis O. Day IV, a member of the Francis O. Day Construction Company family, has sold 9414 Turnberry Drive in Potomac for the list price of $1,165,000. Nancy Itteilag of Long and Foster Real Estate represented the buyers, Gen. Donald Hilbert and his wife Carla, in their purchase of this brick Colonial town home situated on the 13th hole at Avenel. Built in 1989, the three-level home has golf course views from all floors. There are four bedrooms and three and a half baths, and the master suite has a private loft with a fireplace. The gourmet eat-in kitchen has French doors leading to a covered balcony, and the lower level family room has a fireplace, wet bar and access to a brick patio.
VIRGINIA In McLean, Harlan and Mary Johnston have sold their Colonial-style home at 895 Centrillion Drive in The Reserve for $3,050,000. Weichert realtor Penny Yerks listed the property for $3,299,000. The buyers are Dr. Said Ali and his wife Hanan. The house was built in 2001 and features a curved staircase, hardwood floors and a sunroom with stunning views. The upper level has a luxurious master bedroom suite and four additional bedrooms. The lower level houses an exercise and recreation room and an au-pair or in-law suite. WL last reported on the home when it sold in early 2002 for $1,866,056.
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