Evening Star Newspaper, March 30, 1929, Page 17

COLONIAL DWELLING IS FIFTH IN STAR MODEL HOME SERIES| Demonstration Residence Is Being Erected at 3307 Rowland Place.” Richmond Park—Overlooks Valley. A large New England colonial dwell- ing, simple in outline, commodious in proportions and unusually attractive in the combination of materials employed, will be the fifth of the series of demon- stration homes sponsored this year by The Star in co-operation with the Operative Builders’ Association. “This Star model home is being erected by William D. Sterrett of 3307 Row- land place, in the Richmond Park ad- dition to Cleveland Park, and will over- look a wooded valley, a branch of Klin- gle Valley, which is listed as a proposed extension of Rock Creek Park. It was designed by Parks & Baxter. The house will be of three stories, containing nine main rooms in its three stories, and finished basement, and will be of a combination of quarry stone of rich and variegated colors and white- washed brick, with wide siding in the gables and porch ends. Adding to the interesting and pleasing color scheme will be the soft tones of a slate roof and the dark green of the Colonial blinds to be hung on the second story ‘window There wil be a large covered Colonial porch at the left of the house, this be- ing ornamented by octagonal porch columns and graceful porch roof arches and elaborate porch balustrades. At the front there will be a Colonial en- trance of comfortable size leading to the center hall of the first floor. White- washed brick chimneys will rise above the roof at either side of the house, adding to its Colonial character. Land Slopes Steeply. The property on which the house is being erected and the landscaping treatment projected add interest to the dwelling. The property is 75 feet wide and 120 feet deep, and extends through from Rowland place to Rodman street, the land sloping rather steeply toward the Year of the lot. While the ground in front of the house will be on the level of the street, the property to the rear of the house will be developed into a series of terraces down to Rodman street. Winding flagstone steps and walks will be developed in these ter- races, together with other landscaping treatment suggested by the typography. In addition, hrubs, evergreens and other additions will be made to the landscaping plan to complete the set- ting of the house. The slope of the land at the rear of the house makes possible a well lighted and ventilated basement floor and here will be developed a number of unusual dwelling features. In the left rear sec- tion of the basement floor will be a large clubroom. This room will have two ex- posures, one with a vista down the series of terraces to the rear of the house. Set diagonally across one of the interior corners of the clubroom will be a large fireplace, one of the four which this house will boast. Two Maids’ Rooms. Other provisions in the basement will be two maids’ rooms and a bath at the right, side of the house, a boiler room, laundry quarters and a storage room. There will be 2 single-car garage under the large porch to the left of the house, while under the rear porch will be park- ing space. for another car, protected by the porch flooring but not inclos Entering the house through a typical Colonial front door, one will find him- self in an inviting, spacious center hall running the depth of the house. To the left will be a living room, 14 feet wide and 26 feet deep, the full depth of the building. A large fireplace will be the focal point of the side wall. The fire- place will have a black slate hearth and Colonial wooden mantel. There will be a window seat under the rear window overlooking the rear garden terraces and bookcases will be built in the wall on either side. There will be a door onto the side porch. To the right of the center hall will be a dining room, 14 feet by 14 feet 6 inches, and here will be found another of the four fireplaces. To the rear of the dining room wil be a pantry, con- necting with a dining alcove at the rear and a kitchen at the right rear of the house. Rear Porch Divided. ‘The rear porch will be divided into two parts, one serving the kitchen and the other connecting with the rear exit of the center hall. Ascending the Colonial stairs in the center hall to the second floor, one will find a master bedroom and two other bedrooms of more modest size. The master bedroom, at the right side, will be_14 feet wide by 22 feet deep and will contain a fireplace. It will connect with a private bath and at the rear will be two large cupboards. The other two bedrooms will connect with a bath and each will be provided with closet space. There will be two smaller closets at the rear of the sec- ond-floer hall, which will open onto the second-story rear porch. On the third floor will be two addi- tlional bedrooms, each having two cup- boards and a bath and a large cedar closet. The bedrooms will be 14 feet by 17 feet and 11 feet 8 inches by 14 feet. This house will be completed by June 15, when it will be opened for a month of public inspection. The construction and demonstration of the house will be under the supervi- sion of The Star model homes commit- tee, consisting of Monroe Warren, pres- ident of the Operative Builders’ Asso- ciation; W. J. Waller, vice president of the District Bankers’ Association; Hor- ace Peaslee, president of the local chap- ter, American Institute of Architects; Ben T. Webster, president Washington Real Estate Board; Maj. Donald A. Davison, assistant Engineer Commis- sioner, and Rufus S. Lusk, secretary. ARCHITECTS APPROVE NEW BUILDING PLANS Apartment and Four Dwellings Considered at Meeting of Advisory Council. ‘The Architects’ Advisory Council, composed of members of the local chap- ter of the American Institute of Archi- tects, has approved the designs for a large new apartment house and four dwellings here, at a recent meeting, held in the office of Maj. Donald A. Davison, Assistant Engineer Commissioner in charge of building and zoning work. The council, which voluntarily and free of charge offers suggestions con- cerning designs of mew projects here, approved the plans for the new unit for Tilden Gardens being erected by M. & R. B. Warren, and designed by Parks & Baxter. Designs were approved also for two dwellings at 5023-27 Reno road, de- signed by Claude Norton for Winfleld Preston; a dwelling for 3511 Fulton street designed by W. R. Lamar for H. P. Huddleson, and for a dwelling for 4600 Linean avenue, designed by Horace Peaslee for Wilbur La Roe, jr. The HOMER BUILDING At 13th and F Streets 10,680 square feet of 2nd floor space will be available June 1st, 1929, in this centrally located, modern build- ing in the very heart of the Capital's business district. No better location in Washington. Splendidly lighted offices, excellent service, reasonable rentals. F St Frontag’e WEM.B%O REALTORS 809 15th St. Main 9486 LivinNg Room. 18 prvepey 16—y Large New England Colonial dwelling which is being errected at 3307 Rowland place, by William D. Sterrett from plans by Parks & Baxter, as the fifth of the series of 1929 demonstration homes being sponsored by The Star and the Operative Builders’ Association. It will be ready for a month of public exhibition June 15. SKYSCRAPER PROBLEM’S SOLUTION ANTICIPATED One of the outstanding problems in- volved in the construction of the modern skyscraper—that of adequate and sani- tary plumbing—bids fair to be solved as a result of investigations of the Depart- ment of Commerce committee on plumb- ing, working in conjunction with Gov- ernment scientists, it is announced. This analysis of plumbing in high buildings is supplementary to a study made sev- eral years ago in connection with instal- lations in dwellings and small build- ings. In a report which has just been re- leased such questions are discussed as the size of pipe to be used, kind of vent- ing, most efficient and sanitary types of traps, etc. The conclusions arrived at, it is pointed out, are based on tests made by experts of the Bureau of Standards and experience with actual plumbing installations. Buildings from | 10 stories to 40 stories above the ground Massachusetts Park The Triangle of Increasing Values —between Massachusetts and Connecticut Avenues and Woodley Road. Over 250 homes built and under construc- tion. Actual improvements and home values exceed $10,500,000. Wooded villa-sites, lots, central and side hall homes, with lots from 75 to 300 feet front. ¥ Call for Literature and List of Over 300 Purchasers Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. ESTABLISHED - 1899 1435 K St. N.W. Main 8685 ,_..‘ CHURCH IN NEARBY VIRGINIA Eight Inches of Cinder Blocks Designer R. A Metz Builder J. W. Kilgore present many plumbing problems not found in smaller structures. For this reason, the committee overhauled its earlier report, strengthened it where the need was disclosed, and added tables and rules suitable for the design of high plumbing systems. ‘Teh committee states that, although its present recommendgtions are a step forward toward more logical and eco- nomical requirements and are believed 1o be the best that can be offered in the resent state of knowledge, much exper- ¢15 A DAY” In Model Home at 1312 Iris St. NW. Built by L. E. Breuninger & Son Heai Equpaet Co. Lobby 15—Investment Bldg. Metropolitan 4269 w# e m i he Foening Shap, s s n o HOME & " GARDEN |EXCLUSIVE AGENCY CONTRACT FORM ADOPTED BY REALTORS imental work remains to be done before all phases of the subject will be thor- oughly understood. It urges the con- tinuation of experimental work in the belief that the public will benefit great- ly from it. Coples of the complete report “Mini- mum Requirements for Plumbing” may be obtained from the superintendent of documents, Washington, D. C. The Dresden A standard form for an exclusive agency contract to be employed by local realtors in real estate transactions has been adopted by members of the brokers’ division of the Washington Real Estate Board, it was announced today by J. A. McKeever, division chairman. The standard form, prepared by a special committee, has the approval of the ei(e'c;:iuve committee of the board, it was stated. Mr. McKeever explained that the new contract form was designed to furnish a uniform basis for handling exclusive listing of properties for sale. Hereto- fore no uniform contract has been used in Washington, each real estate operator using a form of his own. During recent years, Mr. McKeever pointed out, the practice of securing the exclusive service of one realtor or other property has materially increased among property owners and he predicted that this eventually would be the general | practice of property owners in disposing Iu! their real estate holdings. Under an exclusive agency agreement the owner has one agent assume the | responsibility for the sale of his prop- |erty and it is to this one agent that | the owner looks for the service and | protection incident to a sale. ‘While the one broker alone has the right to sell the property, the general custom among members of the board permits any other member to effect the is handled through the exclusive agent |rather than directly with the owner. In accepting an exclusive listing a broker assumes the responsibility of rendering & measurable service and is expected to exert more than ordinary 23,200 square feet of real estate operator to effect a sale of | sale, and if this is done the transaction | Brokers' Division of Board Backs Move for Standard Prepared by Special Committee. s ehort in the disposal of his client’s property, and it is for this special service that the exclusive privilege is granted. Some time ago the National Associa- tion of Real Estate Boards, which has consistently indorsed the principle of exclusive agency listings, adopted & standard form of exclusive agency con- tract, and the form adopted by the local board is based on the National uniform contract, with necessary modi- fications to rake it adaptable to local conditions. This action of the board, Mr. Mc- Keever said, is in line with its policy of developing standard forms for real estate practice to promote uniformity in the handling of real estate transactions. Previously the board adopted a standard form of sales contract as well as a standard form of exchange contract. ,Otm;r forms are in process of develop- ment. | PERAU, OPTICIAN, LEASES STORE AT 918 F STREET Business property at 918 F street has been leased for a period of five years by William Perau, optician, who will open an optical establishment there | shortly, it was announced today by | Weaver Bros., which negotiated the lease. The total consideration in the leace was reported to be approximately $20,000. The lease was for the first floor of the building. : Rose Brothers Co. Roofing Crowns H. M. Bralove’s Magnificent New Apartment 2201 Connecticut Ave. —giving it assured protection against damage from roof leakage. because of its long and unbroken record for service and satisfaction. 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