Newly constructed trendy homes are a rarity alongside Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest Washington, the place you usually tend to see properties within the Georgian, Federal and Colonial kinds. Admittedly, it’s tough to catch a glimpse of this home from the road as a result of it’s hid behind giant, full bushes and tall fencing that encircles the lot.
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Modern house on Massachusetts Avenue offered at $5 million
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“I’ve at all times favored Mass. Ave. so when this chance took place, I simply jumped on it,” stated developer Hashim Hassan of INLE Improvement. “It’s very uncommon to have a possibility on Mass. Ave. to construct new. You’ve got a variety of properties that you may add to, however it’s very cost-prohibitive to tear down one thing and construct new. This was a kind of very distinctive alternatives.”
Distinguished properties on the market within the D.C. area
Hassan razed a 1954 brick rambler to construct this unusually formed stucco-and-stone home. As a nod to close by Washington Nationwide Cathedral and St. Albans College, he used stone from the identical quarry, Carderock, that was used to construct these buildings. However he blended in one other native stone. About 40 % of the stone is Foggy Backside.
“I didn’t wish to use only one sort of stone,” Hassan stated. “If I used all the identical stone, it could be extra conventional. Mine is a little bit bit extra trendy.”
The triangular form of the home was dictated partially by the three streets bordering the lot — Massachusetts Avenue, Garfield Avenue and thirty sixth Place — and the zoning restrictions. Hassan collaborated with architect Douglas Soe Lin on the design.
“It’s a singular property, a singular alternative to construct one thing distinctive,” Hassan stated. “We additionally needed to give you methods to get pleasure from what the land introduced to us. We’ve a direct view of the cathedral and St. Albans. Additionally, we have now a variety of present greenery. It’s a really personal lot. We needed to have a variety of glass to have that indoor-outdoor [experience].”
A gated entry opens to a protracted driveway that crosses in entrance of the home and turns right into a two-car storage. The entrance of the home faces thirty sixth Place. A triangular overhang cantilevers above the mahogany entrance door.
The principle degree has an open ground plan with floor-to-ceiling home windows that overlook the patio and supply views of the cathedral. Rift sawn white oak flooring grounds the area. The identical stone, Cambria quartz, that surrounds the gasoline fire is used on the backsplash and the waterfall countertop on the kitchen island. The principle-floor bed room has an en suite toilet with a sauna. Two units of stairs result in the second ground. A glass elevator that runs to each degree in the home is subsequent to the principle stairs, which have glass railings.
“I used to be attempting to seize the uninterrupted view alternatives,” Hassan stated about why he selected a glass elevator. “And I needed to be distinctive. I needed to distinguish from [other houses]. It was a painstaking coordination between the glass vendor and the elevator [contractor].”
The second degree has 4 bedrooms, a laundry room and a den, or sitting space. The highest degree has the proprietor’s suite, with a big walk-in closet and entry to each a non-public roof deck and the principle roof deck. The elevator and stairs each result in a top-floor touchdown with a moist bar. A sliding-glass door subsequent to the moist bar opens to the principle roof deck.
The decrease degree has a big household room, toilet and wine cellar.
The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom, 6,000-square-foot home is listed at slightly below $5 million. An open home is scheduled for Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
3612 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
- Bedrooms/bogs: 5/8
- Approximate square-footage: 6,000
- Lot dimension: 0.15 acre
- Open home: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Options: The newly constructed stone-and-stucco home was designed by architect Douglas Soe Lin and constructed by INLE Improvement. The triangular home has an open ground plan with floor-to-ceiling home windows that provide views of Washington Nationwide Cathedral. The principle roof deck additionally has views of the cathedral. A two-car storage is hooked up to the home. The home is behind giant, full bushes and tall fencing that encircles the lot, offering privateness.
- Itemizing brokers: Tammy Gale, Andrea Hatfield, Anne Hatfield Weir and Heidi Hatfield, Washington Nice Properties
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Alanis Morissette, Mates Of State: 5 MA Events This Week
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MASSACHUSETTS — Are you saving your nights outside of the house for the weekend? In Massachusetts, that can often mean missing out on a bevy of great concerts, art exhibits and other events across the state.
In Patch’s latest weekly column, we focus on the events happening throughout the week in the Boston area and beyond.
Below are five events worth checking out, including concerts, film screenings and a celebration — through competition — of poetry and hip-hop.
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KFD responds to house fire on Massachusetts Avenue
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Monday, the Knoxville Fire Department reported responding to a house fire in a bedroom at 1544 Massachusetts Avenue.
According to KFD, when fire crews arrived, officers told them the entire house at the dead end of the street was on fire. Crews successfully extinguished the fire and a small yard fire near the home.
According to KFD, the home suffered significant damage and was a total loss. Officials also report that despite the building having no electricity and being uninhabitable prior to the fire, three people—two females and one male — still managed to illegally live inside the home.
KFD said one female was taken into custody by Knoxville Fire Investigators and charged with aggravated arson.
According to KFD, no injuries have been reported from the incident.
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Massachusetts woman killed in crash on Route 495 remembered as gifted doll maker and crafter
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A woman who was killed in a fatal highway crash on Saturday is being remembered.
According to Massachusetts State Police, at just after 3:15 p.m., State Troopers assigned to the Middleborough Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 southbound in Bridgewater that resulted in the death of passenger in the vehicle.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling on Interstate 495 when, for reasons still under investigation, it went into the wooded median of the roadway and rolled over. The Malibu’s driver, a 79-year-old Mashpee man, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The passenger of the vehicle, 74-year-old Lana Testa of Mashpee, sustained fatal injuries and was determined to be deceased by on scene medical personnel.
Friends say that the driver was Lana’s husband Dave.
Lana was being remembered for her primitive dolls and craft show creations in addition to her contributions to Primitive Place magazine which led the publication to issue a tribute.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of Lana Testa’s passing. Lana has been a dedicated supporter and contributor to A Primitive Place magazine from the very beginning. Her passion and creativity left an indelible mark on our community. As a gifted doll maker, Lana brought joy and inspiration to many through her exclusive creations, each one a testament to her extraordinary talent and meticulous craftsmanship.
“One of the cherished memories we hold dear is the feature in the Fall 2011 issue, where Lana and her husband David’s beautiful home was showcased. The image of one of Lana’s dolls “reading” that very issue stands as a poignant reminder of her contributions and the joy she brought to our readers. Lana’s dolls were more than just artistic pieces; they embodied her spirit, love, and dedication to the primitive arts.
“Lana’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those touched by her work. We extend our deepest condolences to David and the entire Testa family during this difficult time. Lana will be profoundly missed, but her memory will forever be cherished.”
Services have not yet been announced.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police, the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and investigators from the Plymouth County State Police Detective Unit. Troopers were assisted by Brockton and Raynham Fire and EMS, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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