RARE Pick of the Week: 88 V St SW, Unit 414 -- BUZZARD POINT SW DC

What makes this a RARE pick?

We’re not sure we would love this listing quite as much if we weren’t in love with the styling and the fact that it’s a stone’s throw from the water… but we think this 1BR condo listing is straight fire.

If you’re going to pay over $600k for a 1BR, our opinion is that it either needs to be truly funky and unique, or it needs to have ALL of the bells and whistles that add value. This listing definitely is the later: 11” ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful wall paneling, wide plank wood flooring, spa-inspired bathrooms, balcony, electric fireplaces, smart blinds, walk-in closet with a custom organization system). Other unit features include a front door smart lock, select smart lighting, in-unit washer & dryer, and assigned underground parking spot.

1BR / 1.5BA / underground parking + storage / 760SF / $615 month condo fee / $665,000

RARE Pick of the Week: 2109 Paul Spring Road -- Alexandria, VA

What makes this a RARE pick?

I guess we have a thing for Mid-century modern homes because we feature them a lot here… The listing write-up is pretty perfect, so let’s just re-post it here:

“This iconic home is one of the largest in Hollin Hills with two architectural additions. The Charles Goodman # 6 with butterfly roof is both stunning and completely livable and has been featured in numerous design publications. It's artist-owners have continually improved the original home with attention to design and detail at every turn. Featuring walls of windows and floors ranging from hardwood to Durastone, 4 bedrooms, 2 en suite baths plus a 3rd full bath, upper and lower living areas each with wood-burning fireplace and floor to ceiling windows looking out on lush surroundings. The kitchen, complete with a chef's dream vintage commercial Viking stove, opens to dining and living space that then flows to outdoor patio space and garden. The curving-walled additions, designed by Robert C Smith in 1969 and Patrick Collin in 1981, include a large studio/office space, an entry hall/gallery with soaring glass door and a lower level workshop. Enjoy the outdoors on the upper deck that's cleverly built into the curved studio wall, on the upper and lower flagstone patios, and in the meandering stone garden paths.

RARE Pick of the Week: 7606 Elba Rd -- ALEXANDRIA VA

What makes this a RARE pick?

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Mid-century modern homes always make us gush, and this one is no exception. Situated in one of the largest MCM neighborhoods in the country, this home packs a punch. Single level yumminess with incredible outdoor space is the place we want to retire in… or live now… Deadline for offers is set for Monday 7/26 at 5pm so it seems a lot of other people feel the same way.

RARE Pick of the Week: 115 Seven Islands Refuge -- SPERRYVILLE

What makes this a RARE pick?

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It’s a house that sits in the middle of a lake with views in all directions. Full stop - that’s why.

Seven Islands Refuge is the largest private landholding on the East Coast devoted solely to waterfowl and other bird habitat. The 221 acre parcel offers an extensive trail network, stunning mountain views, dramatic lakefront vistas, and intimate ponds to explore along with 2 separate homes. It is truly one of a kind.

RARE Pick of the Week: 301 Sophia Street -- FREDERICKSBURG→

What makes this a RARE property?

Um, where do we start?? A unique adaptively reused mid-century industrial building, originally a water intake pumping station, now used as a delightful riverfront pied-a-terre and party venue. All of the original water pumps and electric motors are still there, untouched from the day in 1979 when they were turned off and has 425 feet of Rappahannock River frontage.

RARE Pick of the Week: 8200 Stone Trail Dr -- BETHESDA→

What makes this a RARE property?

The RARE has a thing for midcentury modern homes FOR SURE, and this one is impossible not to love. Three different roof heights, open-tread staircase, cathedral ceiling, and walls of glass make this gorgeous listing under $1m one that will make any new owner swoon.