1 W MELROSE STREET, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

$4,500,000

Constructed in 1908, this distinguished Colonial Revival residence stands as one of the seminal grand estates within Chevy Chase Village. Elegantly proportioned, the historic home includes a thoughtfully designed two-story addition by acclaimed architect Cliff Elmore, built by Mauck-Zantzinger. The property encompasses approximately 8,480 square feet of refined living space… Read More across four levels (per Floorplan Visuals), situated on a generous 16,667 square foot lot (per public records). The residence boasts expansive entertaining rooms characterized by soaring ceilings and grand scale. Architectural details such as six fireplaces, hardwood flooring, double-hung windows, and glass door transoms enrich the historic ambiance throughout. Upon entering from the original colonnaded wrap-around porch, guests are welcomed into an exquisite foyer and gallery, flanked by a corner living room and formal dining room - both featuring wood-burning fireplaces and impressive bay windows. Adjoining the foyer are a private home office, powder room, and walk-in coat closet. The gourmet kitchen, custom designed for both function and style, offers marble countertops, a substantial center island, peninsula bar seating, ample cabinetry, dual sinks, a pantry, and a built-in desk area. Top-tier appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Miele dishwasher, dual Wolfe wall ovens, and a six-burner Wolfe gas range. The kitchen seamlessly connects to the magnificent family room, which features an 11-foot, 9-inch ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace, and a distinctive glass-paned inglenook with built-in window seats. Additional amenities in this space include a breakfast area, a walk-in dry bar, a secondary staircase to the lower level, and French door access to the porch. The stately main staircase leads to the second floor, where the expansive primary suite, formerly two rooms, has been transformed into a luxurious corner retreat. This suite includes a wood-burning fireplace, two walk-in closets, a dressing room, and dual access points to a terrace overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds. The primary bathroom is appointed with a double vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and generous storage. Two additional corner bedrooms - one with a fireplace and both with walk-in closets - are served by a renovated Jack-and-Jill bathroom featuring a double vanity and tub/shower combination. The third level offers three additional bedrooms, ample storage, a hallway bathroom with a walk-in shower, a shared sitting area, and an attic/utility room. The finished lower level, accessible via a separate staircase, comprises a spacious recreation room, an entertainment/media room with a gas fireplace and walkout access to the flagstone patio and landscaped yard, as well as a bedroom, hallway bathroom, laundry room, and two utility rooms. The property's fully fenced grounds provide privacy enhanced by mature trees and shrubbery. This remarkable home, previously owned by only a select few including the prominent judge who originally commissioned it as a vacation estate, is now presented to the market with great pride. Read Less

Courtesy of Lauren Pillsbury, Washington Fine Properties, LLC [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 19, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

8,480

Lot Size

0.38 Acres

Year Built

1908

MLS Number

MDMC2185236

30 Days Snapshot Of 20815

$1.46M

(avg) sold price

+29%

homes sold

-62%

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Additional Details

Basement

Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows

Building

8,480 sqft living area, 5,815 sqft above grade (finished), 275 sqft above grade (unfinished), 2,665 sqft below grade (finished), 305 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 1908, Structure Type: Detached, 4 levels, Colonial, Stucco

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C

Fees

Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Fireplaces

3 fireplaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Central

Lot

16,667 sqft, 0.38 acres

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $2,078, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax: $35,606, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $37,990, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

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