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[quote=Anonymous]I don't know that the architecture in TP is in general more interesting, but for most budgets, the architecture you can afford in TP is definitely more interesting.

For example, I find this:

http://tour.mouseonhouse.com/property/195/22553/?Branding=0

to be much more architecturally interesting than

http://www.weichert.com/47763020/

even though the latter is almost 100K more.[/quote]

The house linked to above in TKPK is in the historic district.  CCDC is not a historic district - which is a plus or minus depending on your sensibilities.  http://voices.washingtonpost.com/rawfisher/2008/10/chevy_chase_dc_rejects_histori.html. .[/quote]

Know your facts. That TP  house was built in 1903. The oldest homes in CCDC -- and there are many -- are from the same period (1901 - 1910).  A designation, or not, of an historic regulatory overlay has no bearing on this reality. [/quote]

PP here - my brief post re: historic designation wasn't disputing the fact that there are historic homes (the linked article clearly states that CCDC is eligible for historic district designation).  The facts are that the residents of CCDC decided not to go for historic district designation - and this makes a difference.  In HDs, it is very difficult (if not impossible) to (1) raze a historic property and build a mcmansion on the lot, (2) build popups (which are happening OUTSIDE of Capitol Hill historic district, Logan Circle historic district, etc.), (3) make alterations to historic buildings that grossly undermine its historic characters, and (4) build new construction that doesn't fit with the character of the neighborhood (though high contrast architecture is allowed).  Yes, designation also creates more process for property owners - but, depending on your sensibilities, this extra process may be worth it.

The house linked to TKPK is in a historic district - which means that the neighboring property owners will not be able to come in and build huge properties to the adjacent lot lines.  In contrast, check out a new build on Alleghany that is under contract.  Again - it depends on your aesthetics which street you'd want to live on.[/quote]

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