Arlington: Has this $3m wreck been discussed?

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Anonymous wrote:If I got this house for free...
- I would extend the brick around the whole house, so that it does not look disjointed.
- I would make the entrance brick round arch into a larger square arch.
- I would join the twin pointy roof with an architectural feature to make it into a larger triangle.

The rounded entry arch is the best part of the whole house. Why would you square it? It reminds me of Lutyens.

And not sure why some posters keep saying it's very 90s. This isn't very 90s. This is 1990s: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/14505-High-Meadow-Way-North-Potomac-MD-20878/37161307_zpid/

Or this: https://www.homebunch.com/1990s-house-remodel-ideas/

Craftsmen were starting to come in towards the end of the decade.

[Anonymous]

This is the kind of house that Joanna Gaines could make look absolutely amazing. Simple, organic-leaning interiors would do wonders. I like it.

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Anonymous wrote:The unfinished basement is the best part

I don’t know if this is sarcasm but I strongly prefer an unfinished basement. It makes inspecting the structural integrity of the property much easier, too.

Not sarcasm. That's literally the best part of this house.

[Anonymous]

The basement isn’t even unfinished. It has a huge finished rec room.

[Anonymous]

People who live adjacent to a golf course have higher rates of cancer.

[Anonymous]

It could sell 2.2-2.4. Why would anyone pay new construction pricing for this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It could sell 2.2-2.4. Why would anyone pay new construction pricing for this?

There are many older mcMansions that sell for 3 mil in areas where new construction is north of 4 mil. If this area commands over 4 mil for new construction then you can see older homes in move-in condition that are the same size as new construction go over 2.8 mil easily and often over 3 mil depending.

The question is whether this home is in move-in condition according to the majority of the buyer's tastes. Seems like people are divided there. I like some things about this house and personally don't find its exterior hideous at all. It's interesting and has big windows maximizing privacy and views. I also like the kitchen, it has a nice vibe with a generous and bright dining area, it's different from all these cookie cutter kitchens and isn't dated at all, just its own unique style. Bathrooms are adequate, but some may want to remodel them. The living area seems weird to me and I don't understand the purpose of the bizarre covered "balcony" which makes what must be a "family room" look dark and dingy.

[Anonymous]

I don't think it's a wreck. There will be a buyer who will appreciate it and for whom it would be in move-in condition. I think they may need to stage it in a clever way to reflect its style and make it shine to attract that buyer if it doesn't sell quickly. It's hard to imagine this space coming to life when most type of decor and staging we see is contemporary and doesn't go with this style of a home.

My main concern would be lack of useful outdoor space. The sad patio on the bottom isn't it. At this price point seller is competing with older but more recently built mcMansions that have decks and screened porches. I would not pay 3 mil for a house where I cannot take my meal outside or get some sun without going to the basement first, which means I need a deck at the level of the kitchen/dining area.

I'd have to rip out the weird "balcony" that reminds me of old homes or apartments, and replace it with a nice deck and a screened porch. Someone must love this house a lot to have to pay for it in addition to this price, or simply not care about outdoor spaces.

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What is the purpose of the narrow enclosed balcony? So odd.

[Anonymous]

“architecturally significant“

In that it’s significantly bad

[Anonymous]

How did an architect live with all those cheap Ikea "built-in" shelves that AREN'T level?! Also the outlets ON THE TRIM? Who made that choice?!!

I have no idea if it'll sell for $3M but wow what a ride. Thank for posting!

[Anonymous]

The exterior looks like a mini fire station.

5000+ sf and it has a stacked washer and dryer?

[Anonymous]

If you told me that all the photos were from different houses and were just compiled together randomly, I would believe it. What a weird disjointed mess.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't realize there were floor plans and now see them.

Bedrooms on the bottom floor and the kitchen placement and size are inexplicable.

The 90s elements to me are: brick on the exterior, lots of vaulted ceilings, those horrid transom windows everywhere.

Those element are present but it's still VERY unusual for a 90s home.

The black toilet & wallpaper in that bathroom look very 80s to me.

My pediatrician had a black toilet in his office. I remember thinking it was the coolest thing in 1980!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It could sell 2.2-2.4. Why would anyone pay new construction pricing for this?

It's in country club hills. Mayne it will become a very expensive tear down.