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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,552 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,297
Subdivision Georgetown
MLS Listing ID DCDC2224272
Style Beaux Arts
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,902
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $42,514
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 5,026 Sqft
Acres 0.12
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
A Grand Historic Interior
Spanning four gracious levels, the home is centered around a sweeping mahogany staircase rising beneath a stained-glass skylight. Echoes of Upstairs/Downstairs living abound—from working call bells connecting principal rooms to the kitchen, to grapevine and acanthus-leaf moldings, faux bois doors, paneled window shutters, and intricate brass hardware.
The twin parlors—perfect for formal entertaining—feature marble fireplaces with carved acorn details, gilded crown moldings and chandelier medallions. Stained-glass pocket doors lead into the formal dining room, where striped wood floors extend into a ballroom-like space framed by Palladian triple-hung windows that open to the terrace garden and fountain. Period chandeliers, cut-crystal sconces, and etched glass fixtures complete the unified decorative scheme. The main level half-bath features an antique Edward Johns & Co sink, period high-tank commode, and opaline glass light fixtures.
Chef's Kitchen & Terraced Garden
The light-filled, eat-in kitchen blends historic charm with modern functionality. Anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, it includes Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a mix of butcher block and stone counters, and fully functional original call bells. French doors open directly to the lush, walled terrace garden—an urban sanctuary complete with mature plantings and a stone fountain.
Private Quarters & Lavish Suites
The original second-floor primary bedroom is bathed in natural light and adjoins a marble-and-tile ensuite bath with Waterworks fixtures and a towel warmer. A nearby study/library features a marble fireplace and access to a canopied terrace, as well as a concealed Eastlake-style wet bar outfitted with a copper sink, pomegranate-motif painted tiles, and herringbone cabinetry.
A later addition brings a private octagonal primary suite enhanced with opaline glass tiebacks, floral plaster medallion, and dual bathrooms. One features a marble sink, tile shower, and Waterworks fittings; the other offers a large marble vanity within a spacious dressing room, complete with a built-in ironing station and Jacuzzi tub.
On the third floor, two additional bedrooms each offer marble fireplaces, custom built-ins, and full ensuite baths with clawfoot tubs, pedestal sinks, and antique light fixtures.
Lower Level
Accessible via private staircases, the fully equipped lower level includes a two-bedroom in-law or rental suite with twin closets, a full and half bath, and a dedicated laundry. Period elements abound: original tile floors, a Dutch door, cast-iron hardware, and tongue-and-groove detailing. The historic butler's pantry and second laundry station add charm and functionality.
Additional Features Include:
Oversized two-car garage with ample storage and recent improvements
Copper flashing and drainage throughout
Original enamel doorknobs, locks, and fixtures throughout
Multiple fireplaces, including wood-burning and decorative marble
Thoughtful updates with Waterworks, Lefroy Brooks, and Czech & Speake fixtures
A Rare Opportunity
Located within the Georgetown Historic District and listed on the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites, the Alexander Melville Bell House represents an extraordinary convergence of heritage, craftsmanship, and luxury. It is not merely a home—it is a legacy, ready for its next steward.
Location
State DC
County Washington
Zoning RES
Direction West
Rooms
Basement English, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Front Entrance, Full, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Parking Features Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 4
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Beaux Arts
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District District Of Columbia Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1253//0156
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 6552
Special Listing Condition Standard
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