MCMs in Bethesda’s Kenwood Park, Flint Hill
Edmund Bennett was one of the leading builders of mid-century modern (or “contemporary” as they were called at the time) homes in the DC area. In addition to Carderock Springs, New Mark Commons and Potomac Overlook, his team of architects–which included at various times Arthur Keyes, Chloethial Woodard Smith, David Condon, Nicholas Satterlee and Francis [...]
Arts & Architecture Highlights the Work of Harold Esten
I’m looking forward to the open house tomorrow (or today, if you are reading this on Sunday) at the Esten House from 1 to 4 p.m. As I mentioned in my post about the listing, you will have the opportunity to see more of Harold Esten’s work displayed in the house (see above picture of his [...]
1958 Mid-Century Modern in Potomac Overlook – $890K
Nestled into the hills of Glen Echo Heights close to the Potomac, developer Edmund Bennett along with architects Keyes, Lethbridge and Condon designed an award-winning enclave of 20 or so larger mid-century modern homes called Potomac Overlook. This listing is for one of the rare-to-market homes in the Bethesda community. The 5 bedroom/3 bath [...]
1959 Bethesda Mid-Century Next to Breuer-Designed House – $699K
Brigadoon Drive is a U-shaped street in Bethesda’s Bannockburn neighborhood is chok-full of mid-century modern goodness. This 1959 mid-century is on the market and just dropped from $749K t0 $699K. Feels like a home by Keyes, Lethbridge and Condon. It just happens to be next door to the the 1958 Krieger House, the only house in [...]
1962 Mid-Century Modern by Francis Donald Lethbridge in Bethesda – $699K
Francis Donald Lethbridge, one of the leading modern architects in the D.C. area during the mid-century period, designed this house in High Point in Bethesda. The mid-century neighborhood is located along Massachusetts Avenue, Osceola Road and Onondaga Road. This 5 bedroom/3 bathroom house for sale, which is being sold “as is,” has vintage touches that [...]
1953 Mid-Century Modern in Pine Spring; Other New Listings
Pine Spring in Falls Church is home to 121 modest mid-centuries designed by the local modernist all-star team team of Arthur Keyes, Chloethiel Woodard Smith, Nicholas Satterlee and Francis Donald Lethbridge. Homes in the community were first built in the early 1950s by the Luria brothers, who also developed nearby Homes Run Acres. Andre Bodor, who [...]
Open House Picks
Before you head out of the town for the holiday this week, here are some brand new listings that are open on Sunday (June 27). Have fun looking and fun travels for the 4th. 1972 contemporary on 2+ acres in Darnestown – $689K 1957 mid-century in Barcroft Lake Shores in Falls Church – $899K 1972 [...]
1966 Mid-Century Modern in the Trees of Mohican Hills – $830K
Here’s my latest listing in the Mohican Hills area of Glen Echo Heights in Bethesda. Perched in a peaceful setting of mature trees and lush landscaping, this 1966 mid-century modern is set back from traffic in a secluded cul-de-sac in the neighborhood filled with a variety of modern homes. The central focus of the 4 [...]
Two Mid-Century Contemporaries in Mohican Hills
My custom mid-century modern listing in Mohican Hills in Bethesda is under contract and going to closing, but here are two other mid-century contemporaries on the market in the neighborhood full of modern homes. This four bed/three bath home from 1959 has been totally updated inside and features a lush Japanese garden with koi pond. [...]
