House Porn - which would you rather have?

[Anonymous]

Look past the decor of the houses the first being the worst). I LOVE the second one, it is my dream house in every possible way but I am just blown away by the price tag when you compare it to the sheer size of first.

https://www.redfin.com/MD/Potomac/11408-Highland-Farm-Ct-20854/home/10620949

https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/2824-Chain-Bridge-Rd-NW-20016/home/9942505

[Anonymous]

House #1 looks like a funeral home.

[Anonymous]

Potomac

[Anonymous]

Here’s a story about the first one. They sound fun.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/paradise-on-the-potomac-every-inch-of-couples-estate-built-for-living-lavishly/2015/04/29/94099928-ce46-11e4-8a46-b1dc9be5a8ff_story.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:House #1 looks like a funeral home.

More like a Pennsylvania roadside motel.

[Anonymous]

I'd pick #2 but that basketball court makes it a very difficult choice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here’s a story about the first one. They sound fun.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/paradise-on-the-potomac-every-inch-of-couples-estate-built-for-living-lavishly/2015/04/29/94099928-ce46-11e4-8a46-b1dc9be5a8ff_story.html

Literally making money on the charter school 'industry.'

Gross.

[Anonymous]

The ceilings are amazing and I'd have some date nights in that wine cellar but the estate would need a house manager and I'm not up for all that

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here’s a story about the first one. They sound fun.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/paradise-on-the-potomac-every-inch-of-couples-estate-built-for-living-lavishly/2015/04/29/94099928-ce46-11e4-8a46-b1dc9be5a8ff_story.html

Literally making money on the charter school 'industry.'

Gross.

Ugh, yes that is indeed gross

[Anonymous]

#1. I would of course redecorate but the size and layout and unique touches are the best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House #1 looks like a funeral home.

More like a Pennsylvania roadside motel.

you are delusional - not even remotely close.

[Anonymous]

The price difference is surprising, I agree.

#1 is so crazy. I love parts of it (the grotto!), but it is a lot to take in. Hard ot imagine redoing some of the more outlandish things. My goodness the wallpaper. Everywhere.

2 is great, but doesn't feel super special. The outside front is downright bland.

[Anonymous]

#2

It's plenty big, but the renovations kept much of the historical charm and details. The outdoors spaces are sublime. Very tasteful and subtle renovations + decor.

The only thing I would change is get rid of the double swinging double doors into the kitchen and convert them into pocket doors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The price difference is surprising, I agree.

#1 is so crazy. I love parts of it (the grotto!), but it is a lot to take in. Hard ot imagine redoing some of the more outlandish things. My goodness the wallpaper. Everywhere.

2 is great, but doesn't feel super special. The outside front is downright bland.

Modest in front, party in the rear.

The current owners have done a lot of work to the house, particularly on the landscaping and hardscaping. Very cool.

Current front:



Front when they bought it:

[Anonymous]

The second one is so gorgeous and tasteful and rich, it’s almost gross. Like I bet they serve on the boards of their kids fancy private schools but in a nice way where they’re humble and put in a lot of time and open their gorgeous home for good causes. I puke a little in my mouth.