Kalorama Heights, Estate of the Day

Today's estate is one of the many historic one of Washington D.C.'s great residences. This brick and limestone mansion is on Embassy Row with many of its well-appointed brethren. The home has six bedrooms and a formal style that is lightened up by a new kitchen and the current owner's taste for contemporary art. The luxe touches here are beautiful; the staircase landing is dominated by a grand piano and an inlaid wood rug. Marble fireplaces and crystal chandeliers appear in almost every room. And oh how we love a home with a good library; this one has a wood-paneled beauty. I also love the older elevator with the little red velvet, gold-tasseled tuffiet for sitting on. For your money you don't get much outdoor space, just a small bricked in area with a table. This home is listed at $5.495 million.