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When we think of Ralph Anderson, often a specific home comes to mind, one with soaring ceilings and full of skylights, grounded in midcentury sensibilities but with grand touches to bring in the natural world.
This Anderson-designed Capitol Hill home, built in 1984, is a complete departure from his woodsy wood-and-stone homes. But he still manages to get a few touches in.
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The most standout feature of the house is right at the front door: the open staircase separating the split-level home. It curves out from a half-circle landing, with one half emptying to the den downstairs and another toward the living room above. Both are anchored by fireplace.
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Also upstairs is a kitchen that would look in place in a newer townhouse, connected to an eating nook and a balcony. The more formal dining room also opens to a balcony. Either would be ideal for barbecues.
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That’s another very Anderson touch in this home: all the decks. Two substantial front balconies overlook the front driveways. Out back, an entire network of decks looks over a large tiled patio. A rounded one, mirroring both the front steps and the landing inside, steps down to the backyard. At least two balconies are attached to bedrooms.
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Four bedrooms and three bathrooms on Capitol Hill is fancy enough. Add Anderson’s name and the listing price comes out to $2 million.
- Capitol Hill area residential [Windermere]
- 1127 Federal Ave E [Estately]