If you’re in the process of mansion shopping, join us and dive into the world of opulence with our curated list of the five most expensive homes currently on the market in the DC Metro area. From historic mansions to modern marvels, take an inside look at luxury living in the region.
1) 7979 E Boulevard Dr. Alexandria, VA 22308 | Listing Price: $60,000,000
Spotlight Feature: This home is located on the largest privately-owned parcel of George Washington’s original Mount Vernon estate.
For the low low price of just $60 million, the River View Estate is situated directly on 16.5 pristine acres, featuring 16,000 square feet of living with 8 decadent bedrooms and 15 bathrooms. From a movie theater, to a commercial chefs kitchen, to 400 feet of water frontage, to a 2,600 square foot guest house, it’s safe to say this home meets the criteria for extravagance and luxury.
2) 1288 Ballantrae Farm Dr. McLean, VA | Listing Price: $39,995,000
Spotlight Feature: This home is celebrated as one of the locations where Amelia Earhart landed an airplane.
If the River View Estate was a bit out of your price range, Ballantrae Farm will definitely be a better fit. The home has over 14,000 square feet of living space on a 6.3-acre estate that predates the Civil War. Inside the home, you’ll find 12 bedrooms, 11 full bathrooms, and 6 half bathrooms. With a six-car garage, a private pool, spa, and 300-year old trees, this home is a property at the intersection of historical significance and luxury living.
3) 11900 River Rd. Potomac, MD 20854 | Listing Price: $34,900,000
Spotlight Feature: The proceeds from the sale of this home will be donated directly to The American Cancer Society.
The 13.5 acre River Road estate lies surrounded by protected parkland on all sides, along with unobstructed views of the Potomac River. The over 25,000 square foot interior includes 5 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, all filled with floor-to-ceiling windows to highlight stunning river views. On top of it all, the home features a commercial-grade kitchen, a theater, a wine cellar, octagonal conservatory, and a main-level library.
4) 700 Bulls Neck Rd. McLean, VA 22102 | Listing Price: $33,900,000
Spotlight Feature: A pair of bald eagles live on the estate and can often be seen flying overhead.
The Cliffs isn’t just a home that from the outside looks like it’s from the set of Lord of the Rings. It’s also a 13.5-acre new construction estate, offering panoramic Potomac River views and an over 25,000 square foot French Provincial residence. It includes 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a kitchen by Lobkovitch and Chef Jose Andres, a dining room for 24, a wine cellar for 3,000 bottles, a media room, an exercise suite, an indoor basketball court, and a pool with spa. The estate features Savant smart systems, geothermal heating/cooling, and a full-house generator. And if that’s not enough, the outdoors includes an infinity-edge pool, terraces, firepit, and heated veranda.
5) 6501 Bright Mountain Rd. McLean, VA 22101 | Listing Price: $29,990,000
Spotlight Feature: The sophisticated dining room is capable of hosting 40 guests.
Continuing in the theme of McLean homes, Langley Crest is a 5.3-acre estate with six bedrooms and thirteen baths. The residence features European cobblestones, climate-controlled garages, and a timeless exterior of concrete stucco, copper gutters, and Vermont slate. Inside, the home features a great room with pool views and a European-inspired kitchen with La Cornue range, a gathering room, tasting room, screening room, and a gym with spa. Outdoors, a sublime swimming pool with spa, tanning ledge, waterfall, fire pits, and a climate-controlled pool house with kitchen and cabana bath all enhance the luxury of Langley Crest.
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