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MLS: #DCDC2272636, Listed By: Daniel Heider, TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Source:Bright MLS

2740 Chain Bridge Road

WASHINGTON, DC 20016
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Bed 5

Bed

Bath 6

Bath

SqFt6,450

Sqft

Acres0.26

Acre(Lot)

Branching off the prestigious Chain Bridge Road NW is a hidden private drive. The hedge-lined path meanders through verdant foliage to reveal a walled and gated circular pea gravel motor court upon which sits an elegant estate home. Evoking cues from the most vaunted European country homes, part Tuscan villa and part French provincial, the estate was created from the ground up by its visionary owner-developer. Constructed out of cinder block with thick walls and a recently refinished triple-coat stucco exterior, the home is a true fortress of luxury. Stepping beneath the lofty portico and through arched double doors reveals the grand gallery, spanning the entire depth of the home. Hand-painted in a striking faux green finish by British artist Malcolm Robson to complement refinished herrin gbone floors, it sets the tone for the formal spaces. Soaring 11-foot ceilings, 8-foot solid mahogany doors, and elaborate P.E. Guerin hardware, including custom windows with cremone fittings, are testaments to the level of detail throughout. The formal living room boasts custom plaster crown molding and an 18th-century French limestone fireplace mantle. Spanning 32 feet, it opens onto the rear terrace via twin sets of French doors. A 19th-century French marble fireplace mantle anchors the formal dining room, enhanced by mahogany paneling and Braquenie curtains in the La Riviere Enchantee pattern. Recently expanded, the chef's kitchen is divided into prep and cooking areas: one traditional, the other contemporary. Viking, Sub-Zero, Miele, and Gaggenau appliances represent top-of-the-line offerings, including six burners. A mahogany breakfast room completes the main level. A vestibule leads to the upper-level primary wing. The bedroom features a raised pearl white ceiling and 18th-century Braquenie Le Grand Genois floral-patterned padded walls. The bath offers checkered marble floors, dual vanities, a jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, and separate water closet. A wraparound dressing room with built-ins and track lighting completes the suite. Two additional ensuite bedrooms are uniquely styled. The large lower-level recreation room opens through three sets of French doors to a parklike rear lawn. The exterior features a covered flagstone terrace, central lawn, al fresco dining area, and a custom stone pond set against a pergola with lattice fencing. Privacy is enhanced by a bamboo enclosure. A fourth bedroom with adjacent kitchenette and full bath can serve as a self-sufficient suite. It closes off entirely from the rest of the home and has its own separate ingress and egress, an ideal arrangement for in-house support staff. Laundry and storage facilities are found nearby. HVAC systems include a 2023 Carrier unit for the main and lower levels, and a heat pump for the upper level. The hot water heater was replaced in 2024. A central vacuum system and new main-level glazing further enhance comfort. Across the motor court is a separate carriage house with an inlaid cobblestone entrance, three-car garage, workshop, storage space, and trash room. Upstairs, a private apartment offers a full kitchen, full bath, living area, washer/dryer, dedicated HVAC, and a private terrace. It is equally suited to guest quarters, staff lodging, a home office, or any other desired use. Passionately designed, meticulously crafted, and situated in one of Washington's most coveted enclaves, 2740 Chain Bridge Road NW is more than an estate. It is a masterwork of timeless European elegance and enduring architectural integrity. Rarely does a residence so completely embody privacy, provenance, and purpose. This is a home for the discerning few, a legacy property that will continue to inspire for generations to come.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $6,300,000

AD Id : 91251610

MLS Id : DCDC2272636

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.26 Acre

Living Area Size : 6,450 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $27,152.80

Year Built : 1989

Garage : 3

County : WASHINGTON

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 6 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Features

    Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1989 Building Area Total: 6450 Construction Materials: Stucco Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 0.26 Lot Size Source: Estimated Lot Size Square Feet: 11325.6

    Property Information

    Subdivision: KENT Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 3404 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 37

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $6300000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 1409//0853 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $27152.8

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 3 Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Covered, Detached

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3

  • Location Information

    Direction: From MacArthur Boulevard NW, turn onto University Terrace NW and follow the road as it curves to the right. Continue straight past Eskridge Terrace NW, and the pinned location will be just ahead on your right near the intersection with Dana Place NW. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/08/2026 @ 04:37

MLS: DCDC2272636 LISTED BY: Daniel Heider, TTR Sotheby's International Realty 202-234-3344 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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