One of Washington, DC’s most expensive listings right now comes with both architectural pedigree and serious tech-world credentials.
A stately 1905 mansion in the exclusive Kalorama enclave owned by Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes is on the market for $8.75 million, standing out as the largest and priciest home currently available in the neighborhood.
Hughes, who helped launch Facebook while studying at Harvard alongside Mark Zuckerberg, has since built a public profile as an author, commentator, and economic thinker. His Washington residence reflects that same blend of history and modern relevance.
Built at the dawn of the 20th century for the president of Lincoln National Bank, the nearly 9,000-square-foot property has Romanesque Revival architecture complemented by extensive (and era-appropriate) upgrades, offering the convenience of a modern luxury home while retaining the craftsmanship that defines Kalorama’s grandest residences.
Currently on the market for $8.75 million
В списке Marin Hagen and Sylvia Bergstrom of Coldwell Banker Realty, the six-bedroom, eight-bath mansion sits on a landscaped .15-acre lot and includes an elevator, private garden, and an extensive lower-level suite designed for both entertaining and everyday living.
Built in 1905 for a bank president, with Romanesque Revival roots
The house dates back to 1905, when it was constructed for the president of Lincoln National Bank, and its design reflects the Romanesque Revival style popularized by architect Henry Hobson Richardson.
That influence shows up in the home’s substantial presence, period-appropriate proportions, and original architectural detailing.
Original features include coffered ceilings, restored pocket doors, and preserved moldings
Inside, many of those early features remain intact.
The entry vestibule opens to a foyer finished with original paneling and a coffered ceiling, while restored pocket doors, preserved moldings, and soaring ceilings exceeding 11 feet reinforce the home’s historic character.
Nearly 9,000 square feet across four elevator-connected levels
Spanning 8,853 square feet, the residence unfolds across four levels, all connected by an elevator — a modern addition that makes the historic home far more functional for contemporary living.
The main floor is designed around entertaining, with formal living and dining rooms connected by wide openings and defined by fireplaces, tall ceilings, and detailed millwork.
Including a relaxed, custom family room
A family room with a marble fireplace and built-ins offers a more relaxed gathering space, while the overall layout allows the rooms to flow naturally from one to the next.
Multiple fireplaces are distributed throughout the house, reinforcing its traditional character while enhancing comfort across the various living areas.
Chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch appliances
The kitchen blends modern performance with classic styling.
Anchored by a large center island, it’s equipped with Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking cooking appliances, and Bosch dishwashing systems.
And a bright breakfast room right off the kitchen
A bright breakfast room sits just off the kitchen, with French doors opening directly to the terrace and garden beyond. This connection between indoor and outdoor areas helps balance the home’s formal entertaining spaces with more casual everyday functionality.
The primary suite has dual dressing rooms and Waterworks marble bath
The primary suite occupies a large portion of the second floor and includes a fireplace, spa-style marble bathroom by Waterworks, and two separate dressing areas.
One functions as a traditional walk-in closet, while the other is large enough to serve as a full dressing room, complete with custom built-ins and a beverage center.
Two additional en-suite bedrooms and a laundry room round out this level.
A third floor bathed in light by a central skylight
Upstairs, the third floor adds even more flexibility, with additional bedrooms, bathrooms, a sitting room, and a bonus space suitable for an office or private retreat. A central skylight brings natural light down into the core of the home.
Lower level adds media room, gym, wine cellar, and guest suite
The lower level functions almost as a separate residence of its own. It includes a media room, a full gym, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar, along with an in-law suite featuring its own entrance.
This level also connects directly to a two-car garage, a relatively rare amenity for historic homes in central Washington.
Private garden designed for entertaining outdoors
Behind the house, the landscaped garden extends the home’s entertaining capacity outdoors. It includes a dining area, fire pit, built-in grill station, pergola, and fountain, surrounded by mature plantings that create privacy from neighboring properties.
The outdoor areas complement the formal interior rooms, offering additional space for gatherings while maintaining the property’s residential feel.
A flagship listing in one of Washington’s most prestigious enclaves
Kalorama has long been known for its concentration of embassies, historic homes, and prominent residents, and properties of this scale rarely come up for sale.
With its size and architectural heritage, ties to one of Silicon Valley’s earliest success stories, and overall generous list of attributes, this particular Kalorama mansion is bound to attract the finest buyers.
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