The oldest home in Washington, D.C. cuts back its original asking price to $8.75 million.
According to Curbed DC, the Colonial home on Kalorama Road, was originally listed in October last year at a price of $10.5 million. On Tuesday the estate was taken out of the market and then relisted with a new asking price, almost $2 million dollar less than the October value.
This detached single-family mansion, also known by many history enthusiasts as the Lindens, has five levels, the lower level, main level, second level, third level and the attic level. The home was not originally built in D.C. but in Danvers, Massachusetts in 1754.
The first owner of the home was Robert Hooper, a successful businessman who owns a ship. Unfortunately for Hooper, he lost his wealth during the Revolutionary War when he supported the British. The property was then bought by a couple of antique dealers, after which, they sold the historical home to a couple living in D.C., George and Miriam Morris. The home was shipped piece by piece to the country's capital and reassembled at 2401 Kalorama.
Although the home is a historical piece of property, it is also a great bit of real estate with its original form fully preserved on a lot size that is almost 24,000 square feet. It has a total of six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, not the Redfin listing.
The hallway should be noted with its walls covered in scenic wallpaper imported from France. The home has maintained the Colonial feel in the main level. Even the kitchen still looks traditional, with a few contemporary additions like the range, refrigerators and other appliances.
On the other hand, some rooms of the property have been updated to meet the necessities and perks of the modern times. Recent owners have installed a modern spa in the home perfect for capping a tiring day or week.
The $8.75 million dollar real estate is listed under Washington Fine Properties.
