Evening Star Newspaper, February 27, 1926, Page 20

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING Bringing Out the Best in a Room BY LYDIA LE BARON WALKER. It is possible for a home-maker to siress the things about a house that she would prefer guests to notice and so draw their attention away from the things she wishes them not to see. There are few housewives who would not find this abilit tage, so it is well to cul habit of accenting the be: vooms. 'The others ti less prominen be noticeable. of gaining the The i to focus attention vantageous use of method another wise placing of £ furniture an ention obvious cuss today. Focussing Light. The management of light first, whether t {lluminating For instance, sun! but it also is ver be treated well comes On the other s the power of setting off focusses attention on the 7 room which it brishte spaces outside the rays significance. in the shadowy 8D: tractive furnish dpne to e’ the best that the lig beautiful objec are mir lamps the eye force. Study in_mind. Firelight is ¢ can be uti mps can be & directly on good them, special thin One became wer m\ about to some merit things that the othe ame =0 tion wherever piac ngs will b into_dark whape when « positions, draw the silver and burni to quell the poors the ing of turn carefully by home d llllIlllIlIiHlImlIIIlIHIHII!Ih Villa Sites Rock Creek Hills MC’ Surr e byl . WOODED GROVES = R. E. Latimer Land Co. Main 218 S iy Best Buy Northeast | » “Gallaudet Park’ (Just North 9th and Fla. Ave.) PRICED UNDER $8,000 “Terms Less Than Rent” ; homes complete in letail. “See Them Today” Open Daily for Inspection CH.SMALL § CO. | 925 15th St. N.W. Main 6861 Phone Lincoln 3459 For Free Auto Service AR R E‘W‘“ THE 3 RIGHT NOTE OF COLOR AND CENTERIN¢ JHT ARE IMPORTANT EL TS IN DECORATIO! Home 2410 10th St. N.k. (at Rhode Island Avenue) WONDERFUL HOME VALUES In an Environment of Community Attractiveness throughout, cedar closets, French my rear porches, numerous with one-piece sink, enamel Paved streets. Wide floors kitchen Built-in garage windows, concrete floor plugs, acro stove and built-in ice alley. h, rool Open Dmly and Sunday REALTORS 1516 K St. N.W. sfiafimmflfimsfisi&fimfifi!fig s CHAS. D. SAGER Owner and Builder 924 14th St. N.W. HONE MAIN 36 Until 9 P.M. or MAIN 38 Any Time n v Homes Today EVERY MODERN CONVENIENCE HT ROOMS YO BATHS BUILT-IN GARAGE HOT-WATER HEAT OPEN FIREPLACES HARDWOOD FLOORS INSTANTANEOUS HOT-WATER EMS DOUBLE Ponrflr: Downtown in 12 minutes via Massachusetts Ave. Bus line one-hali square. Street cars one square. Overlooking the beautiful National Cathedral grounds. Sample House A district where en- 2942 Bellevue Terrace hancement is certain. The Most Reasonably Priced Homes in the N.W. Terms Less Than Rent - all Our Office for Representative to Take You to See the Property SAMPLE HOUSE OPEN FOR INSPECTION. RRLAthhthththth AR thtRthththth Announcing the Establishment OF A New Realty Organization Specializing in Northwest Suburban Properties Our expert knowledge of and long acquaintance with northwest suburban development and realty values guarantee our patrons the highest and most com- petent type of realty counsel and service. P. M. KEMON & CO. 3307 Connecticut Avenue Across the Klingle Bridge at Cleveland Park Phone —CLEVELAND — 4700 555555555&5%5555555555&%? ee These Beautiful Semi-Detached STAR, WASHINGTON, | DEMAND FOR NEW HOUSES CONTINUES Active Market Reported Dur- ing Winter Months by Ca- fritz Construction Co. The Cafritz Construction Co. re- ports continued new house demand in practically every section of the city. The mild Winter, comparatively free tween Decatur and Emerson streets, the following have been sold: No. 4814 Eighth street was pur- chased by Frank L. Sego; 4824 Seventh street was bought by Charles M. Young, and 4834 Seventh street was sold to Ernest M. Foust. A new operation on Emerson street between Seventh street and Illinois avenue has met with unusual suc- cess. Recent purchasers in this new row are: Willam B. Harris, who bought 721 Emerson street, and Wil- llam R. Allen, who bought 727 Emer- son street. The detached home at 4834 Illinois avenue, occupying the triangular space between Eighth street and Illi- nols avenue and FEmerson street, was sold to Thomas A. McDonnell. who will occupy it as his residence. The operation on Eighth street be- tween Gallatin and Hamilton streets hu been practically sold vut. George D. C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1926. 0 A new home, located at Fourteenth and Varnum streets, was sold to Dr. Hyman D. Shapiro. ' SALESMEN REAL ESTATE We need 2 men of proven ability with an earning ca- pacity of $5000 or more per year, familiar with Jocal prop- erty and values. To such men we offer a_permanent connection with a firm of long standing repu!anan Replies will be held in confidence. Address Box 113-X Star Office. from a large amount of inclement weather, has induced prospective home owners to look for new houses and the sales success during the|| Winter months, which are usually not so productive. shows the desire || of the people in Washington to own thelr own homes, says the report. Sales include: In the row of brick colonial-type houses located on Seventh street be- Lenz bought 5134 Eighth street. INSPECT SUNDAY ~ NEW HOMES, $6,950 Easy Terms Sample House: 803 20th St. N.E Representative on Premises. We've Been Selling LUMBER AND MILLWORK For Over 100 Years We're cquipped to give you what 5 o o Rt Six rooms and tile bath, h.-w.h, electric lights, hardwood ‘iee us firet. P floors, colonial front porch, double back porches FRANK LIBBEY & CO. Lumber_and Millwork 6th and New York Ave. Main Long lot to alley. Room for garage Convenient to stores, car line, etc. Call Atlantic 1118 for Auto Service. J. DALLAS GRADY 904 14th St. N.W. Main 6181 1223 Sl ::::x:z:.:zzzzxx:zzzmz:zzzxxznmwzammmmz:wzm‘ OLD CHEVY CHASE, MD. To Be Sold at a Sacrtfice — m— T "VACANT NO. 22 EAST BRADLEY LANE Solid Stone Construction — Tiled Roof — Copper Guttering One-Half Square From the Chevy Chase Country Club AN ESTATE. we are authorized to offer this particularly desirable residential prop veral thousand Gollars BELOW ACTUAL COST. It is most desiribly situated, onehalf block Connecticut avenue, in a quiet, refined square. A spacious home em. bodylng the highest standard construction, practical arrangement, distinctive charm and individ uality; thoroughly modern in every detall and appointment. Immense Living Room, Library, Sun Parlor, six Bedrooms, two sleeping porches (southern exposure), four complete baths and firet-floo lavatory: mald's quarters and conventences; oak floors throughout; two-car stone garage, with private driveway. Wonderful lot, 100-foot frontage, unusual depth. OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALL DAY SUNDAY SCHWAB, VALK & CANBY 1704 Connecticut Ave. NNW. Potomac 830 EXCLUSIVE AGENTS ttti88382332828383838338832838823333“3:8388338&33338383338883&832& To CLOSE erty for immed! 383238283382828283288832882223282888888833332233382?22,222333333283233383338888 {324 0 At the Junction of Massachusetts Ave. and Rock Creek Park Do you wish a fashionable, ultra-modern residence in the heart of the Capital’s most exclusive home dis- trict? Do you desire the comforts and conveniences of a luxurious apartment, while retaining the unquestioned advantages of home ownership? Do you appreciate the assurance of refined, congenial neighbors, and a property investment value that must of necessity increase during the next few years? Then you should see the remaining suites in 2540 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, overlook- ing beautiful Rock Creek Valley and adjoining the Stokes man- sion, half a mile above Dupont Circle. You will find that over 85% of the apartments are already owned by prominent Wash- ingtonians, and you will want to make your choice of the remainder without delay! Moderate prices and terms. De Luxe Suites In Magnificent 25340 MASS. AV OPEN FOR INSPECTION e M. 9770 Ad. 3290 925 15th St. Sunday Phone FOR SALE BRADLEY LANE HOME Corner lot, cont 10000 feet of ground arti arranged with beautiful bery and flower floor has room with open fireplace very large and bright GARDINER & DENT, INC. Dent Building Main 4884 e 1409 L Street N.W NEW HOMES Just Completed—Two Sold Priced Right — Liberal Terms 2114-2130 Minn. Ave. S.E. Facing Two Parks Open for Inspection Daily till 9 P.M. Description Light tapestry brick. Spanish tile roof. NIX extra large bright rooms, tiled bath, h.w.h. floors and trim; kitchen beautifully equipped with cuameled range, built-in eupboards ‘and relfrigerator ures: conerete front porch; large double rear p Qe aia o T e, ey elec. lights: hardwood “piece Corner Home closed gflrtl\. complete room in_basement with outsile for office. idid home for doctor. FLarge side vard. Otherwise same as above descrip TO INSPECT— Drive across Penna. Ave. Bridge to Minnesota Ave. Turn to right two blocks. CUVIER A. METZLER “Dependable Service” Main 89 1106 Vermont Ave. Sunday and N:,hl Servlce, Adams 620 :zz:mmm:::zxz:mzzmmmmzz:m:::::zz::;z:z:zzxzz:zzz:zzz:zz:zz::mm The Luxury of Living— —in a Home of perfect appointments Everything is in such good taste and the details of equipment of such studied con- venience that a perfect Home is offered at 1619 Decatur Street In the exclusive Sixteenth Street Zong—-and just removed enough to be out of its noise and bustle, Of true Colonial type—with a setting of shrubbery p]anling‘ enclosed in an artistic ing that is very effective—and a wonder- ful!llv arranged side porch — with doubl: French doors to the Living room. The Center Hall is very wi the Living R and Dining Room on eith de are of sp size. The Living Room has a quaint marble-tr med fireplace. imanc lighting fixtures add deco ration to the panelled walls Beyond the Dining Roo .:Jmmml Butler's Y‘zmr\— ac Kitchen—in which is an electri plant. On the Second and Third Floors are f rooms and a sun parlor; with three 't modernly equipped; large wardrobe closets closet in hall and cedar-lined moth-proof storage closet. In the Basement is the efficient heating plas laundry, with automatic drying machine; an storage room. Leading from the covered rear double garage—lighted and heated Screens for all openings and necessary awning are provided. The floors, of course, are hardwood. thr refrigerat rorch is the large The price is far below what you could possibly duplicate this home — and the owner will adjust terms that will be satisfactory. Open every day and Sunday fron noon until dark—or, phone our office up to 9 o'clock for private inspection CKEEVER =GOS . ervie Deal with .a Realtor. 1415 K Street Main 475