This extraordinary residence, once home to the mother and sister of Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis, is located in the heart of Georgetown, a neighborhood known the world over for its historic charm, stately buildings, elegant shops and restaurants. The location is easily accessible from downtown DC, Reagan and Dulles Airports and Rock Creek Parkway, and is convenient to all the cultural and commercial resources of the city.
The property at 3224 Volta Place is one of six elegant homes designed by noted architect Robert Bell in what was once the city's seventh precinct police station. Bell referred to the style of the homes as "Fantasy Federal," and incorporated such varied design elements as Palladian windows, French doors and Juliet balconies, front bays and large skylights. The interior features beautifully proportioned, high ceilinged rooms set off by graceful arches. A spectacular octagonal skylight on the top floor infuses the entire central stairwell with light. The home has four full floors of living space, all served by an interior elevator. On the entry level is a generous foyer, a luminous living room with fireplace, and a powder room. One floor down is a banquet -sized dining room with access to a private walled garden, a spacious eat-in kitchen, a powder room, laundry room and several storage areas. The second floor has a master bedroom that opens to a lovely en suite bath and a handsome study (which could also be used as a bedroom or dressing room). The top floor features two large bedrooms and two full baths. The home has a garage equipped ...