This elegant home was built in 1968 and completely renovated/reconstructed and expanded upon. It is located at 2910 Edgevale Terrace NW in Washington, DC and boasts 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. It is listed at $5,495,000. This is the first time I’ve showcased a home from Washington, DC and I must say that this home is beautiful. It’s a perfect example of a beautiful renovation. The listing price is a little high, but it seems that properties in the Washington, DC command high prices . What do you think?

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Nestled on an exclusive block in sought-after Massachusetts Avenue Heights, among many fine homes and embassies, this elegant residence has been entirely reconstructed and expanded. The French-inspired architecture, custom millwork, and plaster crown molding blends wonderfully with extensive modern amenities. The main level’s welcoming floor plan is ideal for entertaining, with a large living room, a formal dining room, a gorgeous kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, a family room, a wet bar, and two balconies. This luxurious package is completed with a wine cellar, an exercise room, a two-car heated garage, and ample off-street parking.

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Location: 22430 Dogwood Ln Woodway, WA
Price: $7,950,000
Square Feet: 10,831

This premier Washington residence is the perfect place for relaxing or enjoying all the cool amenities that come along with it. The home offers 5 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms all on almost 4 acres of land. Aside from the living portion of the house, there is a 6,000+ square foot entertainment section, which includes an indoor basketball court, spa surrounded with trees and plants, and a billiards room. Also there is a guest/caretaker apartment, enough garages for 14 cars, a boat garage, and a seperate garage for storing machinery. The beautifully landscaped grounds are home a regulation sized Little League Baseball Field and a tennis court. This home is perfect for large gatherings and includes all the amenities that you will ever need.

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Name: Bill Gates
Occupation: Co-Founder of Microsoft Inc.
Location: Medina, Washington
Square Feet: 50,000 / 66,000 (including garage space and outbuildings)
House Name: The Ecology House

Bill Gates’ technology advanced mega-mansion sits on over 5 acres overlooking Lake Washington. Its 8 bedrooms and 25 bathrooms are spread out over four levels. When entering his house, a pin is worn by guests that upon entrance of a room, it automatically adjusts temperature, music, and lighting based on the guest’s preferences. This lakefront property also includes a 17ft x 60ft swimming pool, a 30 car subterranean garage, a100 visitor reception hall, indoor trampoline room, racquetball-volleyball court, basketball court, a library, a bowling alley, a shooting range, and last but no least, a movie theater. As of 2008, the home’s value was assessed at $147.5 million.