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Anonymous wrote:in this kind of price range, i would require a property to have real history and character.

Yep. There used to be something listed in way North Arlington on the Potomac that I'm sure needed a ton of work (so it might cost a mere few million to buy, but renovations would have allowed me to breeze right into the $8 mil category), but I think it's been sold.

And much as the concept appealed to me, actually living in a nonwalkable area didn't float my boat.

I'm not seeing anything in Old Town, NW, Bethesda, or Chevy Chase that floats my boat, either.

Could I spend the money on something less expensive here and a pied-a-terre in Manhattan?

This was my thinking exactly. DC is not really known as a destination for dream homes.

If you read the subject, op said DC area dream home. Your point on other places should be another topic.

It is a stupid subject, I don't even know what rational person would be browsing for properties in such price range in DC area, when 99.99999% of people on these internet forums cannot even afford a fraction of this cost. It's like dreaming about what you'd do with your lottery winnings, waste of time.

The one that comes with full time household staff and a driver.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:in this kind of price range, i would require a property to have real history and character.

Yep. There used to be something listed in way North Arlington on the Potomac that I'm sure needed a ton of work (so it might cost a mere few million to buy, but renovations would have allowed me to breeze right into the $8 mil category), but I think it's been sold.

And much as the concept appealed to me, actually living in a nonwalkable area didn't float my boat.

I'm not seeing anything in Old Town, NW, Bethesda, or Chevy Chase that floats my boat, either.

Could I spend the money on something less expensive here and a pied-a-terre in Manhattan?

This was my thinking exactly. DC is not really known as a destination for dream homes.

If you read the subject, op said DC area dream home. Your point on other places should be another topic.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:in this kind of price range, i would require a property to have real history and character.

Yep. There used to be something listed in way North Arlington on the Potomac that I'm sure needed a ton of work (so it might cost a mere few million to buy, but renovations would have allowed me to breeze right into the $8 mil category), but I think it's been sold.

And much as the concept appealed to me, actually living in a nonwalkable area didn't float my boat.

I'm not seeing anything in Old Town, NW, Bethesda, or Chevy Chase that floats my boat, either.

Could I spend the money on something less expensive here and a pied-a-terre in Manhattan?

This was my thinking exactly. DC is not really known as a destination for dream homes.

If I had this money to spend, DC area would not be where my dream home would be located. I'd buy something for a lot less here, if I had to be here, and have a dream home elsewhere with better weather, beaches, or access to urban amenities like Manhattan.

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Anonymous wrote:Here's another one I really liked when it was on the market:

http://www.homevisit.com/tour/vtour.asp?id=31386

Anyone know who the hell buys houses like this???

This guy

Love the gif!

Anonymous wrote:in this kind of price range, i would require a property to have real history and character.

Yep. There used to be something listed in way North Arlington on the Potomac that I'm sure needed a ton of work (so it might cost a mere few million to buy, but renovations would have allowed me to breeze right into the $8 mil category), but I think it's been sold.

And much as the concept appealed to me, actually living in a nonwalkable area didn't float my boat.

I'm not seeing anything in Old Town, NW, Bethesda, or Chevy Chase that floats my boat, either.

Could I spend the money on something less expensive here and a pied-a-terre in Manhattan?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's another one I really liked when it was on the market:

http://www.homevisit.com/tour/vtour.asp?id=31386

Anyone know who the hell buys houses like this???

This guy

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's another one I really liked when it was on the market:

http://www.homevisit.com/tour/vtour.asp?id=31386

Anyone know who the hell buys houses like this???

athletes

Ha! So true. 22 year olds making too much money and only furnish 30% of the rooms- and there will be a huge tv with video games hooked up in all of them.

Sour grapes much? This home is not owned by an athlete. Athletes typically buy homes in the low millions range, and further out where they get more for their money because they do not have a need to be central. You can Google RG III new home in Loudoun to get a sense for what athletes buy. They tend to put more of their money into consumption.

Anonymous wrote:If I had a ton of money - this is more what I'd be looking for. Or a rowhouse in G-town or Cap Hill. I don't really want a house that resembles a castle.

http://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/10-Wissioming-Ct-20816/home/10648356/mris-MC8054439

This place looks like a law firm.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's another one I really liked when it was on the market:

http://www.homevisit.com/tour/vtour.asp?id=31386

Anyone know who the hell buys houses like this???

athletes

Ha! So true. 22 year olds making too much money and only furnish 30% of the rooms- and there will be a huge tv with video games hooked up in all of them.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's another one I really liked when it was on the market:

http://www.homevisit.com/tour/vtour.asp?id=31386

Anyone know who the hell buys houses like this???

athletes

Anonymous wrote:Here's another one I really liked when it was on the market:

http://www.homevisit.com/tour/vtour.asp?id=31386

Anyone know who the hell buys houses like this???

Anonymous wrote:If I had a ton of money - this is more what I'd be looking for. Or a rowhouse in G-town or Cap Hill. I don't really want a house that resembles a castle.

http://www.redfin.com/MD/Bethesda/10-Wissioming-Ct-20816/home/10648356/mris-MC8054439

Beautiful....but stark. What would this look like if people actually LIVED there??

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Anonymous wrote:halcyon house or evermay.

the same couple that bought evermay also bought halcyon house.

out of current listings...i bet the manse at 15 dupont circle would sell if offered 18 in cash.

I think both Halcyon House and Evermay were north of $18M.

evermay was...halcyon sold for 11-12.5