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For Sale at $30 Mil Historic Halcyon House Is on the Market

By david roffman

September 2008

Tutt, Taylor & Rankin Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that it is marketing the historic Halcyon House in Georgetown at the corner of Prospect and 34th Streets.

Judy Lewis, an associate broker with TT&R said, “Halcyon House is one of the most important private properties in Georgetown, if not the entire city.” Indeed.

Situated on a dominant half-acre lot overlooking the Potomac River and the Key Bridge, this historically significant property was built circa 1787 by Benjamin Stoddert, first Secretary of the U.S. Navy and a close confidante of George Washington. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

The 30,000 square foot dwelling underwent a seventeen-year restoration and is in pristine condition. In addition to the historic mansion, this offering also includes five rental apartments and a separate townhouse. “Given its grand entertaining spaces and architectural splendor, this extraordinary property is well suited for either a private owner or for philanthropic institutional use,” remarked Hugh Oates, also a listing agent for the property. Already, Georgetown University has shown great interest in reacquiring the house it once owned back in the 1960s.

Halcyon House has been the sight of many soirees and parties over the past decade, including a recent Georgetown BID annual party, as well as the site for Georgetowner editor Dave Roffman’s 30th anniversary with the town crier. (He has now completed 40 years, by the way, time for another party).

Halcyon House is offered at $30,000,000 and will be marketed through the Sotheby’s International Realty network. For more information visit www.ttrsir.com

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