Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1927, Page 16

. TOE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. D. €. SATURDAY. AUGUST 27. 1927 - -e. REAL ESTATE. R L L L e L T You are invited to inspect this demonstra- tion home, in which faithful artistry and dur- able construction have been combined to | produce an outstanding’ cxample of Italian Country House architecture. In a beautiful natural setting of pines and hardwoods, on a géhtly sloping hill overlooking the Lee Highway. this model home of eight rooms, with bath, breakfast room and maid's room, is of extraordinari]y solid and substan- tial construction. The charming and colorful effects of the Mediterranean design have been givcn the greatest possiblc value by the irregular roof line of the house itstlf and the great care with which the designers and builders have adapted Old World details of form, color and contrast to the convenience and comfort needs of the modern homeowner. A description of this unique and interest- ing home reads like a cata]oging of the pleas- ing details of an Old World villa. The first floor contains the large hving room, entirely separate from the rest of the house; an en- trance hall, with vestibule; a spacious dining room, a cozy breakfast.room and a largc, well- ]ightcd kitchen. Opcning from the back hall is a maid's room. On the second floor is a master bedroom, 16x15 feet, and two other bedrooms of generous size, with a large, well- proportioned bathroom. The living room is an especially interesting feature of the house. It has windows on three sides, with three French windows opening on the terr:\cc-porcll in front. The coved ceiling and the interesting lines of the Italian fire- placc and chimncy, which rise at the far end The Star Model Home In the Granada Terrace Section, Lyon Village, Arlington County, V. ; * Sponsored by The Evening Star Newspaper Co. and The Home Owners Institute LYON VILLAGE, VIRGINIA ‘A Highly Restricted Residence Community of Beauty and Charm in Arlington County, the Most Rapidly Developing Section of Greater' Washington From the heart of downtown Washington Lyon Village is only a matter of ten to twelve minutes’ drive. It is only three miles from the White House and will be only a mile from the Virginia terminal of the magnificent new Arling- ton Memorial Bridge, now being constructed across the Potomac. This $15,000,000 bridge of gleaming granite and ornamental statuary will provide Arlington County with the most magnifi- cent approach to the Nation's Capital. It is planned for completion by 1930. Lyon Village is a highly restricted develop- ment, assuring complete freedom from all ordi- nary nuisances, such as the establishment of mercantile shops, the maintenance of live stock, the construction of inharmonious architecture, the building of cheap structures and indiscrimi- nate sale to persons not of the Caucasian race. All modern conveniences, water, gas, sewer, electricity, good roads, concrete sidewalks and landscaping ate now available to residents of Lyon Village and to newcomers. These neces- sities of modern civilization are not merely svomiced! suselisgeral of Byoui Villsgel propdrties —they are installed or furnished before a resi- dence is completed. Telephone: Clarendon 650, for Appointment. LYON & FITCH, INC. Lyon Village Clarendon, Va. of the room, with the beautifully finished two- tone walls of plastic paint. give to this most important room in the house a distinct and somewhat unique personality, in which ar- :istic effect and living comfort share equally. The Italian fireplace is hard to describe graphically. One can say that it has a semi- Circulfll’ raised hearth 0{ brol(efl tlle in Varie- gated colors, with an edging of rough brick, setting up some six inches from the room floor ; that it has an elliptical mantel of ebony- finished wood, with inset medallions of varie- gated color, and that the chimney rises in a diminished perspective effect to join with the coved ceiling, but it must be seen and viewed at close range to be properly appreciated. In fact, it is hard to convey the artistic ap- pearance of this model home in words. You must see the contrasting et’fe_ct of the rougl'l- troweled stucco finish of the masonry walls, vivid white, with deep shadows against the dark-finished woodwork, the still darker wrought iron hardware, and the warm red and yellow'span;Sh tiles Of ‘}le roof. You cannot picture the colorful beauty of this house and tne interesting effect of the broken roof lines merging gracefully into wall-ends of gate height, from mere words. You must see the actual result with your own eyes. This model home will be open for inspec- tion for several weeks, beginning today, from 10 am. to 8:30 pm. It is completely and tastefully furnished by W. B. Moses & Sons. To reach Lyon Village, by your own car, follow 'the Lee Highway one mile from the Key Bridge, or take Cherrydale or Country Club bus from Georgetown end of Key Bridge.