PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in July - Washingtonian

Several Washington-area properties in the $4.2–$4.695 million range combine historic character with modern amenities. A Georgetown rowhouse formerly owned by Frank Babb Randolph includes a brick terrace, Washington Monument views, and a custom kitchen by Jennifer Gilmer; a renovated second floor by Christian Zapatka adds 13-foot ceilings and French doors. The 1735 "Yellow House" — once owned by merchant George Gordon — retains a wood-burning fireplace with a period mantel and a century-old Palladian window, plus renovated marble bathrooms and a kitchen with a Wolf range. A 1900 Beaux Arts Kalorama townhouse offers a butler's pantry, in-law suite, gym, and balcony overlooking Rock Creek Park. A newly constructed Old Town townhouse provides a gourmet kitchen, wet bars, an elevator, and private terraces.

How much: $4.2 million Listing agent: Michael Rankin, TTR Sotheby's International Realty Buyer's agent: Liz D'Angio, Washington Fine Properties Previously owned by interior designer Frank Babb Randolph, this Georgetown rowhouse boasts a brick terrace, Washington Monument views, and a custom kitchen designed by Jennifer Gilmer. The second floor, revamped by architect Christian Zapatka, features 13-foot ceilings and French doors overlooking the garden.

How much: $4.2 million Listing agent: Jamie Peva, Washington Fine Properties Buyer's agent: Taylor Carney, Compass Nicknamed the "Yellow House," this residence dates to 1735 and was once owned by Scottish merchant George Gordon, one of the first landowners in what would become Georgetown. Among the house's historic touches: a wood-burning fireplace with a period mantel, and a century-old Palladian window in the family room. Modern upgrades include renovated marble bathrooms and a kitchen with a Wolf range.

Where: 2238 Q St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 How much: $4.2 million Listing agent: Christie-Anne Weiss and Christopher Ritzert, TTR Sotheby's International Realty Buyer's agent: John Adler, Washington Fine Properties Built in 1900, this Beaux Arts townhouse in Kalorama-recently renovated-features a kitchen with a butler's pantry, a lower-level in-law suite, and a home gym with an ensuite bathroom. A private balcony overlooks Rock Creek Park.

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