ugly house of the week

[Anonymous]

Not sure what was going through the mind of the designer with this one. And it's way overpriced for the neighborhood - but I guess if you want a part Italianate, part southern plantation infill house than it's a steal at almost 1.8 mil.

https://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/5502-Johnson-Ave-20817/home/10655824

[Anonymous]

I think it's pretty cool. Someone will love it.

[Anonymous]

Itailnate? Clearly, you have never been to Italy. There is *nothing* Italian about this house.

Also, there is too much gray. Too many sellers go overboard on the gray.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Itailnate? Clearly, you have never been to Italy. There is *nothing* Italian about this house.

Also, there is too much gray. Too many sellers go overboard on the gray.

Just quoting the real estate description.

[Anonymous]

It's not the prettiest execution.

Italianate buildings often have those double bay windows and they have a boxy or square feeling to them so I can see why they would say that but still...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Itailnate? Clearly, you have never been to Italy. There is *nothing* Italian about this house.

Also, there is too much gray. Too many sellers go overboard on the gray.

Just quoting the real estate description.

Speaking of the real estate description, there are a LOT of "steps" from that house to downtown Bethesda. Two miles of "steps."

[Anonymous]

Really ugly. Also, listers lied about property tax.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really ugly. Also, listers lied about property tax.

Way too low. The taxes quoted look like they were for the house that was torn down.

[Anonymous]

She said Victorian w/ ornate fixtures. He said 2013 architecture with clean lines. Her sister is an aspiring painter who really wanted to give them a mural on the ceiling as a wedding present. Compromises were made, and-- voila.

[Anonymous]

Big fail with the garage squarely out front.
Elegant homes, by definition, NEVER have the garage in a prominent place, and the garage doors should never take the place (visually) of the front entrance.
It's a shame, the rest is lovely.

[Anonymous]

You are mean-spirited, OP. Do you need to feel superior - is that why you highlight what you think is bad taste? This is (or will be) someone's house. Who cares what they choose to like? And no, I don't have any connection to it or personal feelings about it at all. Hey - why don't you post photos of your own house for us to pick apart?

[Anonymous]

Lord have mercy. Reminds me of real housewives New Jersey

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She said Victorian w/ ornate fixtures. He said 2013 architecture with clean lines. Her sister is an aspiring painter who really wanted to give them a mural on the ceiling as a wedding present. Compromises were made, and-- voila.

LOL!!! Love your description--so true! Thank you for omitting southern because it's not!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She said Victorian w/ ornate fixtures. He said 2013 architecture with clean lines. Her sister is an aspiring painter who really wanted to give them a mural on the ceiling as a wedding present. Compromises were made, and-- voila.

Is this my favorite poster again? The one who makes up elaborate and hilarious stories about people based on their kids' names?

As for the house, well - you gotta get yourself some marble columns! But sometimes, just one will do.

[Anonymous]

anyone else feel like the kitchen island should be flipped 90 degrees?