Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/10-Hesketh-St_Chevy-Chase_MD_20815_M54139-47955

Wasn't this house featured in the Post a while back? Owned by a former member of Congress and his wife? At the time, I wanted to cry when I saw they'd painted over all the original woodwork. I winced again, looking at it this time.

I prefer it with much of the woodwork painted white. Dark wood everywhere is ugly and depressing. They may have gone a bit far into the all-white look but it is better than it would be if the wood was all exposed.

Totally agree.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/10-Hesketh-St_Chevy-Chase_MD_20815_M54139-47955

Wasn't this house featured in the Post a while back? Owned by a former member of Congress and his wife? At the time, I wanted to cry when I saw they'd painted over all the original woodwork. I winced again, looking at it this time.

I prefer it with much of the woodwork painted white. Dark wood everywhere is ugy and depressing. They may have gone a bit far into the all-white look but it is better than it would be if the wood was all exposed.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home-garden/sen-kit-bonds-house-in-chevy-chase/2011/09/30/gIQAchoCJM_story.html

One person's dark and depressing is another's elegant and cozy. The all-white makes think of a Bergman film.

Anonymous wrote:http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/10-Hesketh-St_Chevy-Chase_MD_20815_M54139-47955

Wasn't this house featured in the Post a while back? Owned by a former member of Congress and his wife? At the time, I wanted to cry when I saw they'd painted over all the original woodwork. I winced again, looking at it this time.

I prefer it with much of the woodwork painted white. Dark wood everywhere is ugy and depressing. They may have gone a bit far into the all-white look but it is better than it would be if the wood was all exposed.

Actually, I've seen the inside of the house on Pomander Lane. It is AMAZING. The builder/architect really thought of everything. Its not for everyone, but for someone looking for a really unique house, with tons of high-end finishes and details, it would be a great fit. Also, it's quite a "bargain" considering the price has dropped by about $1m!!!

Anonymous wrote:I love this thread but redfinned on 20016. Check out this place on University Terrace photo 27 of the shoe closet:
http://www.homevisit.com/mlsTour/?id=51358

But 4 m seems high . There's one just as nice in spring valley for 1.8 - though not quite as flashy decorating.

HA HA I just got to the last few pictures of the basement/den or whatever and it's all sleek, silver, modern and then there's a yellow floral overstuffed couch! Yeesh their decorating is so ugly. At least in my 1400 sq ft casita I have some good taste going on. You'd never notice there's only one bathroom!!!!

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/10-Hesketh-St_Chevy-Chase_MD_20815_M54139-47955

Wasn't this house featured in the Post a while back? Owned by a former member of Congress and his wife? At the time, I wanted to cry when I saw they'd painted over all the original woodwork. I winced again, looking at it this time.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i would never buy this house even if we could afford it but enjoyed the virtual tour.

http://www.redfin.com/MD/Chevy-Chase/7103-Pomander-Ln-20815/home/10667618

I pass this house alot - it is awful from the street. It doesn't look anything like the other houses around it - totally sticks out. It might have nice features inside but looks tacky from the street.

This house is gross inside and out. It screams out to me "the people that buy me think they are so very special".

I like this house, its kitchen is a bit small, but the laid-back style and tree house in the back is a nice touch.
http://www.realtourinc.com/index.cfm?action=NewTourMRIS&ido=27200394

This first one isn't really my style, but most of the houses located on the Potomac look like palaces from the road.
http://slideshow.mris.com/slideshow.cfm?ListingKey=97406756074

I wish they had more pictures of this one. It looks quaint, but with a TON of land.
http://www.homevisit.com/mlsTour/?ver=1&id=1278