Tickets on Sale: Hollin Hills Tour 2020

The 2020 Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour has been postponed. In light of the recent developments surrounding the coronavirus pandemic we have made the determination to postpone the 2020 Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour. The welfare and safety of our community and all participants is our primary concern.

We will continue to monitor the situation and work to establish and communicate a new date as the situation resolves. All tickets will be honored on the new date.

Thank you for your continued support.

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It’s almost Tour Time in Hollin Hills. On Saturday, May 2, 2020, the Civic Association of Hollin Hills will host the 2020 Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour. The biennial tour is the largest mid-century modern home and garden tour on the East Coast. This self-guided walking tour will showcase stunning examples of mid-century modern architecture, landscaping and interior design throughout this unique neighborhood listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places. I am proud once again to be a sponsor of the tour. You can buy your tickets here.

The Hollin Hills Historic District is a residential neighborhood set within a 326-acre wooded landscape of Fairfax County, Virginia. Hollin Hills was developed as one of the first post-World War II planned communities in the Washington, D.C. area. It is one of the few consisting entirely of modern architecture using natural topography and landscaping as an intrinsic part of the design. The foundation of Hollin Hill’s success was the collaborative interpretation of the traditional large-scale merchant building practices by developer/builder Robert C. Davenport and architect Charles M. Goodman, FAIA.

The subdivision plan has irregularly shaped lots that embrace the natural topography, winding streets and cul-de-sacs, and communal parks and woodlands that provide shade, privacy and outdoor space. The development was intentionally designed to be a part of the landscape, marrying the modern houses with the existing topographical patterns. A product of the Modern Movement, the buildings were created from standardized plans with prefabricated modular elements and window walls that unite the interior with the outdoors. One of the most identifiable facets of the houses is the contiguous series of floor-to-ceiling, 3-foot-wide window modules, which are free of traditional ornamentation.

February 7, 2020/Ashton /by Mid-Century Mike

My New Listing: Custom Mid-Century Modern in Ashton – $495K

Here is my latest mid-century modern listing. I will be holding an Open House on Sunday, Feb 9 from 1 to 4 pm. The house is priced at$495K. The custom 1964 mid-century modern by Charles F. Dettor, AIA, is set on 2 private acres in the idyllic Ashton Pond. The centerpieces of the house are the dramatic curving, open-tread stairwell made of walnut imported from Germany and the upper level with soaring ceilings and full-length skylight. (Photos by Todd Connell.)

The 3 bed/2.5 bath brick home featuring a side-gable design has a total estimated square footage of more than 2,400 with an additional 605 square feet in the two-car garage that is connected to the house via a breezeway.

Before branching off on his own, Dettor worked earlier in his career for the renown Charles M. Goodman and helped design the Officers Club at Andrews Air Force Base.

The three-level house is entered on the middle level, which includes the expansive living room, a bedroom and full bathroom. The living room features bamboo flooring, brick walls and large end-wall fireplace with slate surround. The mid-century vibe is complete with built-in wet bar, storage cabinets and shelving nook for your vintage finds.

The airy and bright upper level with the expansive skylight includes two bedrooms and full bathroom with double sinks. The master bedroom is marked by a large transom window over the door. All the bedrooms have two closets and brand-new carpeting.

The lower, walk-out level includes the kitchen and dining room, a half bath and large storage space, including wine closet. The kitchen features updated quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, glass tile back splash and original wood walls with built-in vintage wall phone (not working).

The ceramic floor carries into the dining room, which opens via sliding doors to a blue-slate patio.

The house has double pane windows, a brand-new oil furnace and has custom, high-end thermal drapes along the walls of glass. The house is accessed via a long gravel approach to the circular driveway and two-car garage.

Ashton Pond residents have access to the neighborhood pond where they can fish, swim, boat and gather during the warm months. The house is close to shopping and restaurants in Olney, Clarksville, Cloverly and Highland. Located just off New Hampshire Avenue, the house is within commuting distance to D.C., Columbia, and Baltimore. The ICC, I-95 and Georgia Avenue, among other commuter routes, are easily accessible.