Mansion for sale in Glen Echo

[Anonymous]

Enjoyed the History on Stonehaven. I was there in the small house ,1976, never afraid but the place was isolated for myself and 3 young girls. Knew some history. Spent many times talking with Ms. Edwards

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

https://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/7255-Macarthur-Blvd-NW-20816/home/10636719

Huh? This is a huge lot for development but on a busy road and hilly terrain. All fenced in today.

[Anonymous]

My parents used to own this place back in the 70s. They sold it in the 80s. I remember going there as a kid. My parents always rented it to tenants. Cool property.

[Anonymous]

https://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/7255-Macarthur-Blvd-20816/home/10636719

[Anonymous]

Im going to play the ouija board there tonight... wish me luck

[Anonymous]

Mysterious Witch of “Stonehaven”

It’s a dark chilling night
no full moon in sight
stone pillars with tall wrought iron columns
figures of wicked winged dragon emblems
guard the entrance in a dominant stance

eerie darkness lay
at the foot of the driveway
the wind howls ghastly sounds
a strange spookiness abounds

the air smells of decaying wood
senses are heightened, it feels no good
narrow strips of crushed blue/grey stones crackle under your feet
a dreadfully dark climb with no lights from the street

around the first bend
a sharp curve continues to ascend
up the steep embankment, a rustling of leaves is heard
it was so dark my eyes were blurred

I heard a whispering voice cry
if you don’t leave you will die
a ghostly shadowy figure appears
the same one I have seen for years

frightened and scared
I stood there and stared
nowhere to run
my legs felt like a ton

Mrs. Edwards claimed it was her husband
he moved about the house and land
“if you see him, you won’t hear him”
“if you hear him, you won’t see him”

We finally moved from Glen Echo
but for years his vivid impressions still show
a dark shadow figure appears
is it he, who is near
for him, I do not fear
it is she, the message is clear

don’t tread on her turf
she cast a supernatural curse
The dame, that proclaimed to be a witch
lived the glorious life of the rich

bragging about her furs and fancy dresses
walking the hill with long dark tresses
“If you see her you won’t hear her”
“if you hear her you won’t see her”

guarding her ancient castle on the hill
her spirit lives there still
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will forever endure
their historic house he built with grandeur
one hundred and thirty feet above MacArthur Park
a magnificent blue stone Glen Echo landmark – Called “Stonehaven”


Written by Cindy Pursell 2024
My family lived on the property as caretakers for Mrs Edwards when I was a child in the 70's and 80's.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mysterious Witch of “Stonehaven”

It’s a dark chilling night
no full moon in sight
stone pillars with tall wrought iron columns
figures of wicked winged dragon emblems
guard the entrance in a dominant stance

eerie darkness lay
at the foot of the driveway
the wind howls ghastly sounds
a strange spookiness abounds

the air smells of decaying wood
senses are heightened, it feels no good
narrow strips of crushed blue/grey stones crackle under your feet
a dreadfully dark climb with no lights from the street

around the first bend
a sharp curve continues to ascend
up the steep embankment, a rustling of leaves is heard
it was so dark my eyes were blurred

I heard a whispering voice cry
if you don’t leave you will die
a ghostly shadowy figure appears
the same one I have seen for years

frightened and scared
I stood there and stared
nowhere to run
my legs felt like a ton

Mrs. Edwards claimed it was her husband
he moved about the house and land
“if you see him, you won’t hear him”
“if you hear him, you won’t see him”

We finally moved from Glen Echo
but for years his vivid impressions still show
a dark shadow figure appears
is it he, who is near
for him, I do not fear
it is she, the message is clear

don’t tread on her turf
she cast a supernatural curse
The dame, that proclaimed to be a witch
lived the glorious life of the rich

bragging about her furs and fancy dresses
walking the hill with long dark tresses
“If you see her you won’t hear her”
“if you hear her you won’t see her”

guarding her ancient castle on the hill
her spirit lives there still
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will forever endure
their historic house he built with grandeur
one hundred and thirty feet above MacArthur Park
a magnificent blue stone Glen Echo landmark – Called “Stonehaven”


Written by Cindy Pursell 2024
My family lived on the property as caretakers for Mrs Edwards when I was a child in the 70's. Mrs Edwards died in 1971.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mysterious Witch of “Stonehaven”

It’s a dark chilling night
no full moon in sight
stone pillars with tall wrought iron columns
figures of wicked winged dragon emblems
guard the entrance in a dominant stance

eerie darkness lay
at the foot of the driveway
the wind howls ghastly sounds
a strange spookiness abounds

the air smells of decaying wood
senses are heightened, it feels no good
narrow strips of crushed blue/grey stones crackle under your feet
a dreadfully dark climb with no lights from the street

around the first bend
a sharp curve continues to ascend
up the steep embankment, a rustling of leaves is heard
it was so dark my eyes were blurred

I heard a whispering voice cry
if you don’t leave you will die
a ghostly shadowy figure appears
the same one I have seen for years

frightened and scared
I stood there and stared
nowhere to run
my legs felt like a ton

Mrs. Edwards claimed it was her husband
he moved about the house and land
“if you see him, you won’t hear him”
“if you hear him, you won’t see him”

We finally moved from Glen Echo
but for years his vivid impressions still show
a dark shadow figure appears
is it he, who is near
for him, I do not fear
it is she, the message is clear

don’t tread on her turf
she cast a supernatural curse
The dame, that proclaimed to be a witch
lived the glorious life of the rich

bragging about her furs and fancy dresses
walking the hill with long dark tresses
“If you see her you won’t hear her”
“if you hear her you won’t see her”

guarding her ancient castle on the hill
her spirit lives there still
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will forever endure
their historic house he built with grandeur
one hundred and thirty feet above MacArthur Park
a magnificent blue stone Glen Echo landmark – Called “Stonehaven”


Written by Cindy Pursell 2024
My family lived on the property as caretakers for Mrs Edwards when I was a child in the 70's. Mrs Edwards died in 1971. Carolyn Edwards (1883 - 1971 )

[Anonymous]

I used to live at Stonehaven in 1976. The house and property were fine then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I used to live at Stonehaven in 1976. The house and property were fine then.

That's really interesting. You must have loved it very much!