A one-of-a-kind residence in Washington D.C. has hit the market for $26.5 million, making it the priciest listing in Georgetown currently.
Simultaneously historic yet novel, the property is a testament to vision and patience. Three stately neighboring homes were collected over a 20-year period and combined into one unparalleled mansion. The magnificent home now boasts over 16,000 square feet of stunning interiors, yet one of the houses stands alone in its legacy.
The Federal-style centerpiece at 3017 N St Northwest belonged to Jackie Kennedy. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it also counts previous residents like long-ago Georgetown mayor Thomas Beall, celebrated Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, and former Miss America, Yolande Fox.
At a difficult time in her life, shortly after JFK’s assassination, Jackie Kennedy and her two children moved into the 18th-century Georgetown manor. The former first lady purchased it in December 1963 just a week after leaving the White House, according to the Wall Street Journal. Tourists flocked to the home, however, so their stay was short. Jackie and the children relocated to the Big Apple for a fresh start in September 1964.
Decades later, it was construction entrepreneur David W. Hudgens who created the megamansion you see today. How it came to be is a right opportunity, right buyer kind of story. The WSJ reports that Hudgens acquired the first home in 1997, then the second home in 2007, and the former Kennedy residence in 2017. Once he owned all three, he brought in architect Dale Overmyer to revamp and join the houses.
The structures were built in the 1790s, 1880, and 1950 respectively, so the combined masterpiece takes you on a tour of design through the centuries. From parquet flooring to elegant moldings and original fireplaces, many classic elements remain. Not to mention, Overmyer told the WSJ that the bright entry of the Kennedy household is much the same as when they lived there. Stylish updates and renovations are also part of the package, however. Contemporary kitchens ensure cooking is up to par for today’s luxury living.
Hudgens passed away in November 2022, so now a trust is selling his historic and architecturally intriguing D.C. home. Jonathan Taylor and Maxwell Rabin of Sotheby’s International Realty share the listing.
