A historic residence, located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Washington, United States of America (USA), has been put up for sale for $10.75 million (almost €9.4 million).
And there is an unusual detail that makes this property even more special: whoever buys it will have as a neighbor one of the most influential people in the world – the Vice President of the United States.
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The house is located on Massachusetts Avenue, right behind Observatory Circle, within the Naval Observatory complex where the official residence of the second-highest-ranking member of the U.S. government is situated, currently occupied by J.D. Vance.
In other words, whoever becomes the next owner will not only live in one of the most prestigious areas of Washington, USA, but will literally have the U.S. Vice President as a neighbor.
JD Vance, Vice President of the United States — Getty Images
The property was built and designed by architect Albert S. J. Atkinson in 1925 and, over the decades, has passed through the hands of several prominent owners in Washington’s social and business circles.
The current owner, businessman Tom DePasquale, president of the pharmaceutical company Cerium Pharmaceuticals, purchased the house in 2016 for $3.5 million. According to Mansion Global, the property underwent a major renovation, modernizing the interior without giving up the historic character that defines this nearly century-old residence.
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The residence offers 1,130 square meters (m²) of living space, spread over two floors, with seven bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms.
It also features a wide range of amenities worthy of a true luxury home:
A spacious kitchen with two central islands;
Private gym;
Game room;
Indoor swimming pool with retractable glass walls;
Wine cellar;
Sauna;
An elevator to facilitate movement between the different levels of the house.
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The house stands on a plot of more than 3,600 m², one of the largest residential lots in the area, with meticulously designed gardens, several private outdoor spaces, and a small independent studio to host guests with complete privacy and comfort.
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The proximity to the Vice President’s official residence implies an environment with strong security measures, something typical in areas where high-ranking officials of the United States government live.