Waterfront
Address
1260 Crest Lane, Mclean, VA
Price
$ 25,000,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#VAFX2135792
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyFAIRFAX
- CityMclean
- NeighborhoodChain Bridge
- Zip22101
- StyleFrench
- Year Built1979
- Taxes$ 121012
- Price$ 25,000,000
- Bedrooms8
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage9143
- Lot Size4.11 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast in McLean, Virginia and just minutes from downtown Washington, Stratford House captures a place in Virginias history coupled with inspiring views across the majestic Potomac River. Constructed in 1973 by illustrious descendants of both the Lee and Bowman families, this French Provincial masterpiece is positioned on approximately 4 acres and is considered one of the most important estates on prestigious Crest Lane and a renowned destination for fine entertaining for over 50 years. A Squirrel and Acorn statue, emblems from the Robert E. Lee family crest, introduce the parking court to the estate. The large pea gravel court accommodates up to 30 cars with additional parking available outside the courtyard. Guests arrive in a large reception a hall with a grand staircase leading to the upper level. Immediately, one is drawn to the grand two-story living room centered on antique marble fireplace with intricate details. Here, one recognizes why this site was selected. Stepping though French doors onto the terrace, the unobstructed views of the gardens and river unfold. Since it was completed, Stratford House has been recognized for some of the most expansive river views on Crest Lane. The living room flows seamlessly into a rich, mahogany-paneled library with built in bookcases and an antique marble fireplace. Glass paneled doors lead into an octagonal shaped solarium that catches both the morning light and evening sunsets over the Potomac River. This wing also has two spacious first floor guest rooms, each with en-suite baths. The location of the guest rooms affords privacy for both the homeowner and guests. The east wing of the house reveals the gracious dining room with its exquisite hand painted wallpaper from Gracie Studio which captures a stunning, hand painted botanical design on a silver leaf background. With French doors to the patio, this spacious room can easily accommodate both forty guests for a large seated dinner or four guests for an intimate dinner party. The east wing also contains a second octagonal sitting room with a fireplace off the kitchen. Designed to capture the morning sun, this room is the perfect destination for a morning cup of coffee to watch the sun rise over the Potomac. Nearby, a spacious kitchen, butlers pantry, laundry room and staff dining room accommodate day to day living. A separate, two-bedroom staff quarters with its own kitchen and living room is easily accessible from an outside entrance. Upstairs, the spacious master suite includes two sitting room, each with fireplaces as well as separate full baths, dressing rooms and extra storage. A large terrace off the master suite provides sweeping views to the gardens below and the river beyond. An additional guest room is also located on this level. Outside, the terraced garden leads to a bluff overlooking the Potomac River affording 360-degree views of the river. Adjacent to the garden, a large pool and terrace provide a private retreat. This extraordinary estate property is now available for the first time in over fifty years. Located just minutes from downtown Washington and with privacy rarely found adjacent to the city, Stratford House is a rare opportunity to embrace the next generation of gracious living and elegant entertaining.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Elementary School | Cooper Middle School | Langley High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | Listed $25,000,000 |
General Features
| Accessibility | 36 + wide Halls, Elevator |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Architectural Style | French |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
| Association Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 5.00 |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 3 |
| Body of Water | Potomac River |
| Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
| Construction Materials | Stucco, Concrete |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| County | FAIRFAX |
| Days on Market | 96 |
| Elementary School | SHERMAN |
| Exterior Features | Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting |
| Facing Direction | South |
| Garage Spaces | 4.00 |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Heating | Heat Pump(s) |
| High School | LANGLEY |
| Interior Features | 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Curved Staircase, Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floor |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAIN BRIDGE |
| Levels | 3 |
| Location Type | River |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 179075.00 |
| Middle/Junior High School | COOPER |
| New Construction | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade, Below Grade |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio(s), Porch(es) |
| Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Pool Y/N | Yes - Personal |
| Possession | Negotiable, Coin w/Sell Sett |
| Price Per Sq Ft | 2734.33 |
| Property Condition | Good |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Roof | Slate |
| School District | 121138392980 |
| School District | FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Security Features | Electric Alarm |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Sewer | Septic = # of BR |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Subdivision Name | CHAIN BRIDGE |
| Tax Annual Amount | 121012.0 |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| View | River, Scenic Vista, Water, Garden/Lawn |
| Water Access Y/N | Yes |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Zoning | 110 |
Interior Features
| Above Grade Finished Area | 9143 |
|---|---|
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Basement | Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Side Entrance, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Workshop |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 2 |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin Sqft Source | Assessor |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Features | Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s) |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 4 |
| Number of Elevators | 1 |
| Room Type | Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Den, Basement, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Conservatory Room, Pr |
| Total Baths | 7 |
| Total Bedrooms | 8 |
| Total Fireplaces | 8 |
Exterior Features
| Living Area | 9143 |
|---|---|
| # Of Attached Garage Spaces | 4 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter, Permanent |
| Garage Features | Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Oversized |
| Lot Features | Cul-de-sac |
| Lot Size Acres | 4.11 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Navigable Water Y/N | Yes |
| Parking Features | Circular Driveway |
| Total Parking Spaces | 14 |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage, Driveway |
| Water Access Features | Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed |
| Water Body Type | River |
| Water Oriented Y/N | Yes |
| Water Source | Public |
| Water View Y/N | Yes |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Bedroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Basement | Lower 1 | |||
| Bathroom 1 | Upper 1 | |||
| Breakfast Room | Main | |||
| Conservatory Room | Main | |||
| Den | Main | |||
| Dining Room | Main | |||
| Foyer | Main | |||
| Great Room | Main | |||
| In-Law/auPair/Suite | Main | |||
| Laundry | Main | |||
| Library | Main | |||
| Office | Main | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | |||
| Storage Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Sun/Florida Room | Main | |||
| Utility Room | Lower 1 | |||
| Workshop | Lower 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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