The former embassy of Georgia, located in 2209 Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, DC is open for interested buyers who can afford its price tag of $4.5 million. According to a report by Curbed DC, the majestic property was last sold in 2014 for roughly $3.1 million. It has been sitting on the market again for five days as of this writing.
The grand building is five stories high, with over 8,000 square feet of living space. It comes with eight spacious bedrooms, seven elegant bathrooms, and provision for five parking spaces. Families who need plenty of space will surely appreciate its roomy design. The listing also states that it can be converted into an office space.
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The building's architectural design features an opulent 19th century European design. Tall concrete pillars and wrought iron accents stand out from the facade. The elegant interiors are painted in white, with marble floors and dark wood staircases. Tall ceilings and French doors allow sunlight to pass through, with multiple crystal chandeliers providing additional lighting.
According to the listing posted by Estately, the building was originally built in 1911 by Wyeth & Cresson, the same builders behind the West Wing of the White House. It belongs to a high profile, historical street known as the "Millionaires Row." According to Washington Life, this area epitomized the height of Washington DC's affluence during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. American aristocrats and the noveau rich alike put up lavish mansions here. When the Great Depression hit the nation, these buildings were mostly vacated. These later became the buildings for nations' embassies, including the British and Japanese embassies.
