4725 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

This is a rare opportunity to build a luxurious home on a prime quarter-acre corner lot in Forest Hills, one of Washington DC's most exclusive neighborhoods. Forest Hills is a sought-after, serene, tree-lined DC neighborhood popular with ambassadors for its large lots, privacy, and convenience. The property is within walking distance of Connecticut Avenue's popular restaurants, Politics and Prose, retail, grocery stores, and the red line metro, Van Ness station. Downtown DC, Capitol Hill, Chevy Chase, and Bethesda are 15 minutes away by car. The current house on the corner of Linnean Ave and Davenport Street is technically a tear down. The foundations and roof are sound but electric and sewer need redoing. However, two concept plans designed by award winning architectural firm GTM Architects are included; a luxury four story new construction with 7 bedrooms, 8 baths, and 2 half baths (8,250 sf total, 7625sf finished + 625sf garage) or a two-story 5-bedroom renovation with a lower-level in-law suite (4400 sq ft). Both versions include a two-car garage and elevator. The house's footprint is much larger than it looks from the exterior. A builder package is available upon request. NEW CONSTRUCTION: This has an optional turret in front to match the stately homes nearby. MAIN LEVEL: The main entrance, protected by a covered porch, opens into a foyer with cloak and powder rooms. Beyond it are formal living and dining rooms, an office with a full bathroom, and a large open plan kitchen/ family room with a fire place. A sliding door leads onto a screened patio/ conservatory and the side garden shaded by multiple mature trees for privacy. Access to the garage is on the other side of the house through a mud room with two large closets and a second side entrance. 2nd FLOOR: 5 bedroom suites, including the master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and access to a roof terrace overlooking the garden. 3rd FLOOR: an interior stair leads to a third level bonus space; an open loft and a bedroom suite with a superb view of the park, ideal as an artist studio or home office, plus additional storage. BASEMENT: The walk-out basement includes multiple windows, a nanny suite, exercise room, a second kitchen or wet bar, pool/ping pong room, media room, laundry room and more storage. RENOVATION: The second option is ideal for downsizing or one-level living, with a separate 2-bedroom apartment and a caretaker / nanny suite in the walkout basement. MAIN FLOOR: Open plan in an L-shape for living/ dining/ kitchen. The dining room leads to a greenhouse and a lower-level patio. The master bedroom suite includes 2 walk-in closets and private access to a 2-story library/ office with a spiral staircase. A second bedroom has access to a full bath that also serves as a powder room. Interior access to the garage is through a mud/ laundry room. BASEMENT: Self-contained two bedroom (or office), one bath, walk-out apartment with living room, kitchen and laundry area. An additional nanny/ caregiver bedroom suite has free access to the upstairs area, while the ground floor of the library has a separate private entrance. A LIST of BUILDERS ARE AVAILABLE