About Washington's Palisades

I had just come from an office "pricing party" in a the Palisades. The modest little granny house sat on a high bluff overlooking the Potomac River. As I was leaving, I spotted this crepe myrtle tree with the sunlight playing on the petals. And, as always, my camera was handy!

House For Sale in DC's Palisades: Calling All Bungalow Lovers!

Every once in a while, I walk into a house that just flirts - shamelessly! And last Tuesday morning when my office previewed Nancy Hammond's new listing at 5400 Galena Place NW, my heart did a flip flop!

This home has been renovated and expanded with total respect for its original craftsman style. The beamed ceilings in the living and rooms look like they were part of the original 1928 plan. Same with the mahogany inlays in some of the floors.

The addition includes a wonderful kitchen that is state-of-the-art and so well laid out that it could turn me into a cook! It could be a perfect setting if you wanted your own show on the Food Channel! There is informal dining space and a large family room.

When you walk upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a fabulous master suite with a fireplace.

The lower level is a large recreation room, and a suite with kitchen and full bath for in-laws or a nanny.

And the yard is lovely, too. It's fenced and beautifully landscaped.

The house is priced at $1,350,000.

Palisades is one of Washington's most popular neighborhood, near the C&O Canal and parks with wonderful Potomac River views. It is also convenient to some of my favorite restaurants (Listrani's if you're in the mood for Italian).

This home will be open tomorrow afternoon (June 20th) between 1 and 4 pm. If you can't make it, call me and I'd be happy to arrange for a showing by appointment.