Huge Gilded-Age Home for Entertaining near Washington DC

“Gilded age” architecture evokes exclamations of “I LOVE this house”! Gorgeous, huge, home - professionally designed for entertaining. You’ll be proud to show this place off, and will garner accolades for your fine choice. Fresh, bright, open floor plan with plenty of views and sunshine.

This historically detailed 6,000 square foot home on a large 1 1/3 acre private lot, is 20-minute easy drive to Washington, DC. It is located where Vienna, Tysons Corner, and McLean come together and is easily accessible from 495 Beltway Route 95 corridor, Metro, Dulles Airport, Reagan National Airport, and Route 66. Some of the best shopping in the world is a 5-minute drive to Tyson’s Corner Mall and Galleria. Museums, Galleries, Performances, Historical Sites, even National Parks, abound. Metro Rail Silver and Orange lines are very close.

This place is perfect for vacations, sight-seeing, family reunions, a place for family to stay for a wedding in the area (either master can function as a bridal suite). NOTE: NO EVENTS, WEDDINGS, ETC are allowed on the property. Only registered overnight guests on property. No additional guests, parties, or gatherings. A copy of a valid government issue photo ID with name and address matching your VRBO record, is a requirement of booking.

This is an upscale bedroom community of Washington DC. Vienna was named third by Money Magazine – Best Places to Live 2013. The sheer quantities of museums (both public and private), performances, shopping, and restaurants within 5 to 30 minutes is mind-boggling. You’ll never run out of things to do.

The house, the kitchen, dining room, living and family/media rooms are designed by an award-winning architect. All rooms are spacious. In-season, build a crackling fire in the double-sided fireplace. Play the baby grand, or hire a professional to entertain!

Numerous restaurants and high-quality caterers in the area can make your stay effortless. Ask us for recommendations.

High ceilings, lots of windows and sunshine, contemporary color schemes – this is a feel-good, show-off place. Two huge master suites, plus four large bedrooms, all with king size beds, plus a spacious, fun, third floor which can accommodate slumber parties for the young-folk – all provide plenty of room for everyone, and space to get away for some peace and quiet! Giant 110” projection TV screen will surprise and delight - perfect for movies, presentations, ball games, and old family movies.

Accessibility / Steps
• This house is not handicapped accessible, nor friendly for those with mobility issues - our apologies. Please consider your and your guests capabilities and needs before renting.
• From the driveway to the main floor, there are a total of 7 steps. To the front door, the steps are on the outside; 4 landscape steps plus 3 porch steps. OR from the side door, they're on the inside.
• There are no bedrooms nor bathrooms on the main floor
• The powder room, one master suite, and the media room are 7 steps up from the main floor. The primary bedroom level, with 4 of the bedrooms, is another 7 steps up, and the attic level with the 7th bedroom, bathroom, play area, and workout area are one more floor up.
• Please evaluate carefully before renting this house.

For those with allergies; please note that the owners had cats until early 2022. We clean vigorously, including vacuuming upholstery, and use a whole-house/central vacuum, which exhausts air directly outs. Nonetheless... If members of your group have severe allergies, please evaluate carefully before renting this house.

Yard
• Semi-private 1 1/3 acre yard with mature trees.
• Enjoy sun or shade on the furnished wrap-around porch. Rockers, swings, benches – there’s something for everyone.

Other
• "Events" are not allowed, per county regulations
• It is not child-proofed, though children are welcome.
• At this time pets are not allowed.
• Multiple grocery stores within 5 miles
• Although there are metro stations between 1 and 4 miles away, virtually all guests chose to have cars.
• Garage and Owner's Studio on garage level are not included in rental.
• Owner may be staying in "Owner's Studio" during your stay. Studio entrance is separate and direct from the exterior. There is no overlap of space and no shared space whatsoever. It is well sound-insulated from the house, and has it's own heating and air conditioning system. Owner is often away for extended stays. If in town, Owner is usually at work, and out engaged in community activities. Note that owner has one cat.
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Sleeping Arrangements:
• All rooms are large and have King size beds, 9’+ ceilings, and big windows
• Master suite 1: Two King sized beds, private bath with tub/shower, ½ flight of stairs up from main level
• Master suite 2: King sized bed, private bath with antique claw-foot tub and separate glass-block shower (bath is accessible to other bedrooms if desired), on second floor
• Bedroom 3: King sized bed, large room, on second floor, shared bath
• Bedroom 4: King sized bed, large room, on second floor, shared bath
• Bedroom 5: King sized bed, large room, on second floor, shared bath
• Bedroom 6: King sized bed, on third floor, with ensuite shared bath
• Additionally: Four twin rollaway beds for flexible sleeping arrangements
There’s plenty of room in bedrooms and third floor fun space for them.

Amenities included in the rental fee:
• Bright, central, gourmet kitchen. People love this room! It has a huge window seat facing south
o 6-burner commercial gas range/convection oven with griddle
o Convection microwave
o Warming drawer
o Lots of storage and counter space – great for buffets or staging for
sit-down dinners
o High-quality pans and utensils
o Large assortment of serving containers, quantities of dishes, flatware, and wine glasses
o Large dining room table seats 10 – 12. Kitchen table seats 8, additional drop-leaf side table can accommodate 8.
• Hardwood Floors throughout, with carpet on third floor and in media room
• Restored antique furniture – a genteel atmosphere
• Dedicated Media room with 110” projection screen TV
• Living room has a second 42” TV
• Cable and WIFI included
• Wrap-around porch
• Gas grill (gas provided, no additional charge)
• Double-sided fireplace in living room/music room – firewood is provided Sept - March (included in fee)
• Baby Grand piano, tuned annually
• Pillow-top king-sized beds with lots of pillows
• High thread-count flat sheets and pillow cases, fluffy blankets and towels
• Laundry with front-load machines, detergent, and ironing board
• Hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters provided
• Third floor “fun space”; toys games, ping pong table, pool table
• Exercise room with free weights, bench, bar, stair stepper, bicycle, leg machine, yoga mat, jump rope