flawlessly Refined Elegance
Located in the heart of prestigious Langley Farms, 1150 Chain Bridge Road exemplifies the timeless, understated elegance of the New England architectural style. A subtle stone wall covered with ivy embraces the estate and sets the stage for the exceptional landscape beyond. Gates open to reveal a carefully curated sequence of natural rooms, replete with boxwoods and specimen trees, which eventually reveal the residence. The estate is completely private, capturing almost three acres.
The rear exterior of 1150 Chain Bridge Road
experience The Gardens
The landscape represents the inspired talent of English born landscape architect, Peter Cummins, who worked for years with the owner to create what has been described as one of the most beautiful gardens in the Washington region. The arrival court is finished with granite and carefully selected pea gravel to introduce the carefully curated specimen plants which compose a natural tapestry of color and texture.
A discrete stone path invites guests to explore the southern gardens which yield to an expansive lawn, once again surrounded by specimen magnolia, birch, and native trees.
A fountain and reflecting pool centers this garden and introduces the pool and terraces beyond. Adjacent to the pool, stone walls frame the rose gardens which are filled with specimen plants collected from around the world.
A koi pond centers the rose gardens creating yet another moment of visual beauty.
A curated collection of specimen roses from around the world are represented in the expansive rose gardens.
To the north, the expansive lawn reaches to the edges of the estate to create the perfect place for a game of croquet or a garden party.
The outdoor rooms of the north garden were specifically designed to provide multiple venues for outdoor entertaining as well as a place to play, stroll or simply gaze with friends and family.
Magnificent wisteria wrap the columns of the nearby loggia creating a blaze of fragrant beauty in the spring and offering a protected place year around to relax and to gaze across the pool and gardens.
explore The Residence
Upon acquiring the estate in 2000, the current owner engaged renowned Boston interior designer, William Hodgins, to lead a multi-year effort to create timeless and elegant interiors. The house was effectively rebuilt from the inside out to perfect the scale and flow of the rooms in a manner which evident immediately upon entering the front door. Hodgins worked closely with the New York firm of Fairfax and Sammons to detail the proportion and order of not only the rooms, but also the extensive yet understated millwork throughout the residence. The finely executed project was prominently featured in a number of books and publications, including Architectural Digest.
Few estate residences in the Washington region capture the perfect flow and proportions found at 1150 Chain Bridge Road. The reception hall flows the width of the residence and provides the perfect point introduction to the public rooms beyond.
A gracious living room centers on a fireplace
encased by antique mantlepiece from France
Just beyond, double doors reveal a library with built-in bookcases and another fireplace with an understated stone mantlepiece. On the south end of the residence, a semicircular garden room overlooks a southern terrace and the garden beyond.
The kitchen is flanked by a comfortable breakfast area on one side and a generous sitting area and work station on the other.
The dining room is perfectly suited to accommodate more than 20 guests.
A wide, gentle staircase leads to the private family bedrooms, including the generous primary suite which spans the southern end of the house. Double dressing rooms with custom wardrobe closets and cabinets are positioned beyond double doors. The primary bedroom is enveloped in a quiet mural depicting the Virginia countryside, creating a sense of peacefulness and calm.
The primary bath draws inspiration from grand European hotels and features bespoke cabinetry, lighting and an Eileen Gray mirror system.
Down a private corridor, three additional bedrooms with en-suite baths are generously scaled, each featuring unique details such as built-in reading nooks and peaked, dormer ceilings. The largest of the bedrooms includes access to a secret stair leading to a charming playroom, yoga and craft rooms.
Back on the main level, a large, 3-car garage provides room for vehicles and additional storage. The entire estate is fenced and protected by an extensive security system with cameras.
the work of William Hodgins
One of the deans of American interior decoration, William Hodgins follows in the footsteps of the legendary Billy Baldwin and also Sister Parish and Albert Hadley, for whom he worked early in his career. Hodgins’s work encompasses residential commissions from New England to Florida, as far west as California, and overseas. His interiors have been celebrated in the pages of Architectural Digest, House & Garden, House Beautiful, and other magazines and books.
architectural interiors by Fairfax & Sammons
Fairfax & Sammons is an internationally recognized firm of classical architects specializing in residential architectural design and urban design. They are committed to the tradition of architecture and firmly believe that classicism in the domestic realm, be it expressed informally or formally, offers creative solutions both timeless and beautiful.
1150 Chain Bridge Road has earned its place as one of the most admired homes in Virginia and stands as a testament to the power of classic design. The private gardens are not only a perfect visual background for the residence, but also they provide an ideal retreat to be enjoyed year around. The interiors are timeless and elegant, and they embrace a level of proportion and comfort which is rarely achieved.
Located in the finest location in the Washington region, 1150 Chain Bridge Road is unquestionably an estate and a home for the ages.
unquestionably One of the finest estates in the region.
represented by Mark C. Lowham CEO & Managing Partner, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty m +1 703 966 6949 mark.lowham@sothebysrealty.com
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