HOUSE OF THE WEEK | A 1918 Craftsman in Chevy Chase in D.C. veers from expected to unexpected, as you move from the back to the front of the house.
Craftsman in D.C.’s Chevy Chase neighborhood | The 1918 house was designed by noted architect George T. Santmyers. It has been expanded horizontally and vertically and updated through the years. The seven-bedroom, six-bathroom, 5,100-square-foot house is listed at just over $2.5 million.
The stained glass in the sidelights and transom that surround the front door were designed by Baltimore artist. He also designed a triptych in front of the kitchen windows. That design was based on a poem by French poet Arthur Rimbaud called “The Bridges.” Some words from the poem were incorporated into the design.
The back half of the house is where the home veers from expected to unexpected. The vaulted ceiling, the skylight and large windows give the great room a lightness and airiness unusual in early 20th-century houses. A hefty stone fireplace anchors the room. Shelves and cabinetry offer ample storage. The kitchen functions well for a family that keeps kosher, with separate areas for prepping, cooking and cleaning. There are two refrigerators and two dishwashers. The long, curved island at the front is a nod to the previous owner’s family. According to Trauben, that family had seven children. He pictures the seven kids sitting at the island having breakfast.
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