Renovated Georgian Revival Now Available in Prestigious Kalorama

September 4, 2018

Former consulate in one of D.C.’s most sought-after areas offered just below $5.3 million

Originally built in 1914, 2310 Tracy Place NW is an elegantly renovated and updated Georgian Revival in the heart of the U.S. capital’s prestigious Kalorama-Embassy Row neighborhood. The current owners purchased the property in 2014 and transformed it from the offices of the former Portuguese consulate to an open and airy haven that exudes relaxed luxury. The home is now on the market for just under $5.3 million.

Those familiar with the work of famed Washington, D.C.-area designer Lauren Liess will recognize her signature style in the classic, neutral backdrops she has created here, punctuated with textures and patterns from nature. High-end, modern fixtures and a tasteful mix of old and new can be found throughout the 7,000-square-foot home. Liess chose to feature some of the home’s rooms in her debut design book Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating.

Liess said although the furnishings and art pieces from the tableaus she curated for her book will go with the seller, the next owners of 2310 Tracy Place NW will have a beautiful canvas on which to create their own story. The current owners used a light hand in the restoration, choosing whites, ivories and creams while making period-appropriate choices and preserving many of the home’s historic details.

“It has high ceilings and beautiful, spacious rooms, with that true D.C. architecture,” Liess said. “The lighting is amazing. It’s grand, but it’s super livable. It’s just very timeless.”

The home features light, custom wood floors and honed marble throughout. The large, gourmet kitchen has Wolf, Sub-Zero and Bosch stainless steel appliances. An adjoining sunroom and breakfast area opens to a private patio and garden.

There are four spacious bedrooms, five over-sized bathrooms, a library and an office. Other upgrades include a Sonos wireless sound system, wireless security alarm system, new plumbing and electrical, new slate roof, four-zone HVAC systems and vents throughout, four restored and updated gas fireplaces and two laundry rooms.

A fully finished lower level can also be accessed from a separate entrance, and includes a family room, wine cellar, full bathroom, mudroom and attached garage.

Kalorama, which means “beautiful view” in Greek, is a neighborhood on a hill just north of Dupont Circle. Both historically and in the present day, it’s been home to many of the city’s most prominent residents, including past presidents, supreme court justices, business executives, politicians and other recognizable figures. With its close proximity to the White House, Tracy Place is in an area also known as Embassy Row, where many foreign countries maintain embassies and ambassador residences.

Benjamin Tessler, of Long & Foster | Christie’s International Real Estate, represents the sellers, and he can be reached at btessler@msn.com or (202) 362-1300. Click here for more details, or search for MLS #DC10333774.

View and download images of the home in the gallery.