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A modern, four-bedroom mansion in Bethesda, MD, just hit the market for $3,295,000.
Built in 2003, the glass, wood, and concrete structure boasts a 5,373-square-foot, open floor plan overlooking the Potomac River. According to the listing, the striking residence has already garnered numerous “international aesthetic” awards.
“It was designed by Robert Gurney, who I personally think is a genius,” says listing agent Kara Sheehan, of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.
Exterior with butterfly roof
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Living room
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In addition to its insect-inspired roof, the abode’s exterior features an elliptical tower clad in lead-coated copper, mahogany details, and triangle-shaped glass walls.
“The use of mahogany and steel look very natural and organic, like the surroundings,” Sheehan notes.
A jaw-dropping front entry features a sweeping maple staircase that ascends to a catwalk bridge made with “perforated aluminum,” according to the listing. A skylight crowns the bridge with abundant natural light.
“The home was custom built for a single guy,” Sheehan reveals. “It’s the ultimate pad for someone who wants to entertain. The living room is all glass and steel. It’s so spectacular. To the right, you have views of the Potomac River; and to the left, there is a patio and greenery.”
Bridge
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Kitchen
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Three glass walls surrounding the living and dining rooms are topped with the upturned butterfly roof.
“I was the listing agent when the current owners bought it,” Sheehan says. “When I first showed it to them, it started to snow. It was really magical and felt like you were almost in a snow globe.”
Other ornate details include Brazilian cherry floors, Venetian plaster, and exotic woods.
An industrial-style kitchen with high-end appliances is separated from the dining room by a tempered-glass panel.
A plush primary suite sits in its own private wing with a double-sided, wood-burning fireplace; private office; and double dressing room. The spa-inspired bathroom has a soaking tub, custom millwork, and concrete countertops.
The home also has a media room, professional fitness center with a steam shower, sauna, and hot tub. Plus, there’s a private, bluestone patio built into the hillside just off the glass living room. A built-in fireplace rounds out the patio.
Bedroom
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Patio
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The home could easily function as a primary or secondary residence.
“Certainly, it seems like the design might be a second residence; but because of the location, I would bet it will be used as a primary,” Sheehan says.
Indeed, the location—just 50 yards from the entrance to Clara Barton [Parkway] and 10 minutes to Georgetown—is a major draw.
“You can’t believe you’re so close to Washington, DC,” Sheehan remarks. “You can zip around the city very easily … It’s a nice piece of property. You could never buy that lot for what the asking price is. From an investment standpoint, you could move in and tweak it to the way you want; but it is certainly a one-of-a-kind home as it is.”
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