2740 Chain Bridge Road NW

Branching off the prestigious Chain Bridge Road NW is a hidden private drive. The hedge-lined path meanders through verdant foliage to reveal a walled, circular pea gravel motor court upon which sits an elegant estate home. Evoking cues from the most vaunted European country homes – part Tuscan villa and part French provincial – the estate was created from the ground up by its visionary owner-developer. The property is both poetic and imaginative that can dissolve our sense of time and location. Constructed out of cinder block with thick walls and a recently refinished triple-coat stucco exterior, the home is a true fortress of luxury. Stepping beneath the lofty portico and through arched double doors reveals the grand gallery. It spans the entire depth of the home and was hand-painted in a striking faux green finish by British artist Malcolm Robson to complement refinished herringbone floors. A simple main level layout emphasizes formal spaces. Soaring 11-foot ceilings, 8-foot solid mahogany doors, and elaborate P.E. Guérin hardware — including custom windows with crémone fittings — are testaments to the level of detail integrated within the home. The formal living room is finished with exquisite custom plaster crown molding and an 18th-century French limestone fireplace mantle. Spanning a full 32 feet in length, it opens onto the rear terrace via twin sets of French doors. Likewise, a 19th-century French marble fireplace mantle is found in the formal dining room, complementing the comprehensive mahogany paneling and Braquenié curtains in the La Rivière Enchantée pattern. Recently expanded, the chef’s kitchen is divided into prep and cooking areas, the former featuring rich wood cabinetry and the latter more contemporary. Redundant Viking, Sub-Zero, Miele, and Gaggenau appliances represent the top-of-the-line. The cooking kitchen features six burners. An intimate mahogany breakfast room completes the main level. A vestibule provides entry into the upper-level primary wing. The bedroom features a raised ceiling painted in pearl white, as well as 18th-century Braquenié Le Grand Génois floral-patterned padded walls. The luxurious primary bath has checkered marble floors, dual vanities, a jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, and separate water closet. Equally impressive is the wraparound dressing room with extensive built-ins and track lighting. Two additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are generously proportioned and appointed in their respective, unique styles. The large recreation room and hallway at the lower level with three sets of French doors lead to a parklike rear lawn and grounds designed by the current owner. The exterior showcases a covered flagstone terrace leading to a central lawn with a dedicated al fresco dining area. A custom stone pond is set against a pergola with lattice fencing. Total privacy is further enhanced by a bamboo enclosure. A fourth bedroom with adjacent kitchenette and full bath can serve as a self-sufficient suite. Laundry and storage facilities are found nearby. HVAC systems include a Carrier unit from 2023 servicing the main and lower levels, and a heat pump system for the upper level. The hot water heater was replaced in 2024. A central vacuum system further enhances comfort and convenience. New main-level glazing has also been installed on all windows. Across the motor court is a separate carriage house. Beyond the inlaid cobblestone entrance is an accommodating three-car garage, workshop, storage space, and trash room. Upstairs, the guest suite features a dedicated kitchenette, full bath, main living area, stackable washer/dryer and dedicated HVAC. A stunning private terrace overlooks the property. Passionately designed, meticulously crafted, and situated in one of Washington’s most coveted enclaves, 2740 Chain Bridge Road NW is more than an estate — it is a masterwork of timeless European elegance and enduring architectural integrity. Rarely does a residence so completely embody privacy, provenance, and purpose. This is a home for the discerning few — a legacy property that will continue to inspire for generations to come.