Evening Star Newspaper, June 15, 1929, Page 13

REAL ESTATE SWASHINGTON, D. €, BATURDAY JUNE ‘15, 1929. HOME & GARDEN| 13 Maximum Sunlight Sought in Residence Plans ;FOUR STAR MODEL HOMES }Preservation of Old STAR DEMONSTRATION HOUSE | WILL BE OPENED TOMORROW NOW ARE OPEN TO PUBLIC Demonstration House in Shcpherd Park Last-Minute Touches Put on Model Home| Trees Also Given in Shepherd Park, Which Will Be | on Exhibiti Last minute touches have been placed on The Star model home in Shepherd Park and this Colonial brick dwelling, having the appealing simple dignity of its architectural style, will be thrown open to the public of Greater Wash- ington tomorrow for a month of ex- hibition, This is the fourth of the series of demonstration houses being sponsored this year by The Star and the Opera- tive Buflders' Association and was erect- ed for the exhibition by the firm of L. E. Breuninger & Sons under the supervision of The Star model homes eommittee. The house will be npen tomorrow and each day of the ensuing month and a eordial invitation is extended by the model homes committee to all interested in modern home planning. construction and decoration to visit the house. How to' Reach Home, The Shepherd Park home mayv be peached by driving out Sixteenth street #o Walter Reed Hospital grounds, half right into Alaska avenue to Morning- wide drive, left into the drive to Iris street, then west or left to the house, at, 1349 Iris street, It also may be reached by the several bus lines ope- Pating on upper Sixteenth street The house has been furnished for_the demonstration by W. B. Moses & Sons In keeping with its Colonial architec- tural style. pianted and a formal garden developed in the rear Jot and all is ready for the inspection of visitors. Arrangements have been made for the reception of a large throng tomorrow. This and the other five Star model Bomes were built from plans approved by The Star model homes committee eonsisting nf Monroe Warren, president of the Operative Builders’ Association: W. 7. Waller, vice president of the Dis triet of Columbia Bankers' Association Rorace Peaslee, president of the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects: Maj. Donald A. Davison, as- sistant, engineer commissioner in charge of bullding and zoning activities: Ben T. Webster, president of the Washing- fon Real Estate Board, and Rufus S. Lusk, secretary of the Operative Build- ers' Association. The house is of charming simplicity W detail in conformity with the Colonial motif and its facade is marked by an #viting Colonial doorway with an in- feresting pediment above, Colonial shut- | ters, of course, and at the.left front corner iz a porch supported by nicely spaced columns and having a light bal- ustrade rising above the roof deck. Built For Permanency. “The dwelling. built. for permanency as well as livability, contains seven main rooms, two colored tile baths, in ad tion to a breakfast nook, servants' room, clubroom and a two-car garage. The warm-toned, red brick walls sre up in_a modified Flemish bond, backed by hollow tile which ix water. fed by pressure gun system. Al rior walls abutting main_ex jor walls are furred, providing an aj The roof is of var} Realtors Complete Plans for Boston Convention Trip Donohoe to Head Group Departing Next Week for Canada Tour. Washington realtors have completed final plans for attendance at the Bos- | The grounds have been | bl ona Month. Basement walls are of interlocking wa- | terproofed hollow tile. | All rooms are 50 laid out with a view | to provide the maximum of wall space, | cross ventilation and light. Furnishing | | and decorations provide not only beauty, | but harmony and fitness in every de- | tail | The front entrance opens into a wide | hall, from which stairs rise fo the/ upper floor. To the left, through a| | plastered arch. is the living room. The | Colonial wood-burning fireplace and | ample wall space emphasize its beauty | !and comfort. A French door leads to the front porch, from which there is a | view of Rock Creek Park to the west. | | _Adjoining is the dining room. a true | | Colonial room. of which fhe dignified | | simplicity of the furniture is in keeping | | with the “pastorale” paper. The large | bay window and French door afford a |flood of sunshine and air. A French door leads to a covered concrete porch, |and the rear garden. which has been | carefully lald out with a putting green, reflecting ball. stone garden furniture, shrubs and evergreens, lending charm |ard interest | To the Jeft of the garden is the blue- driveway. having no | ground depression. An entrance from | !the garage perrits guests 1o enter | directly into the main hall of the house. Planned for | Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen, having an indirect entrance from the main hall and rear service porch, and which is situated to catch Winter's warmest s.ishine and Sum- | mer’s coolest breeses. It is planned for | the utmost in convenience and step- saving. | "The kitchen, pantry and breakfast |room floors are covered with felted ‘in- Jaid linoleum. The walls are ao con- structed to provide beauty and sanita- {tion. Here are found labor-saving de- | vices and modern conveniences. Ice | machine, electric dishwasher (over | which & cabinet unit with -its glass- | incased shelves, drawers, work tables, | ete., is placed), broom closet and ample | apace for additional furniture are only A few features that make this kitchen | |ideal. The pantry, with its large win-| dow and numerous shelves, adjoins the | Xkitchen. The breakfast nook, a labor- | saving convenience and a feature of | present-day architecture, also adjoins | the kitchen, An unusual feature of this home is the Toom of many uses which has been | {Jaid out over the garage and which is | approached from the main stair land- | ing. It has windows on three sides, the south and east windows being glazed | with special type glase introduced by the ultra-violet rays. This réom can be used as a den. bedroom of library. | | " The second floor is unusually spa- | | cious, Opening on this hall is a large | |linen closet, designed to provide for |the eare of linens and blankets. A large cedar closet is provided on the third fioor. Three Main Bedrooms. ‘There are three main bedrooms, each containing ample wall space, cross ven- tilation and closets. The master bed- | stone garage Maximum Convenience. | room 15 in the front ar the house, hav- ing its own private bath. The girl's room and guest, room are connected by | & spacious bath. The baths are of col- ored tilé, and cohtain the most mod- | ern fixtures. Electric heaters are built| into the walls of the bathrooms. The clubroom s on the third floor, | lined with insulating lumber to provide | comfort in all seasons. This is equipned | and furnished as one of the homiest | teatures of the house. | The basement is light, airy and dry. The walls are tastefully 'finished in ofi | paint. In the basement are a maid's room and laundry facilities. Al interior trim in the house is of white pine, which was treated with thxee coats of lead and ofl undercoat and finished in enamel. The wall pa- | ton convention of the National Associa- |per ix im )rted and of designs selected | tion of Real Estate Boards, June 25-28 |for their suitability to the house. and are preparing to leave next week, | Double flooring is used on all floors of Morrig Cafrits, chairman of the con- |the main rooms, the finish flooring be- vention commfttee announces a group |ing of specially treated hardw of the local realtors headed by Clarence | ¥. Donohoe, a former president, wil | Ieave early next week for a tour through | Canada and will arrive in Boston in | HOME ADAPTATION OF ENGLISH STYLE | 5 | Attention. ‘ i | Holbrook's Chevy Chase Dwelling Has Interest- ing Features. The plan of the residence at Kirke street. and Magnolia parkway. Chevy Chase, Md., belonging to F. S. Holbrook of the U. S. Bureau of Standards, was studied with particular reference to the preservation of the old trees which cov- ered the entire Jot. and at the same time so placing and orlenting the house as to secure the greatest possible amount of sunlight at all times. Tt will be noted that the garage en- trance, on Kirke street. passes through a low wall which, together with a sec- ond wall at the rear of the formal gar- den, incloses a private courtyard in the extreme corner of the lof. This yard s used as a drying space for laun dry, for washing cars and as a play yard for the children. i The house is_an adaptation of the | English style. It is constructed of a | combination of local stone and rmdor‘; blocks, the latter covered with cement | stucco, and the roof is an interesting combination of slate. An interesting | feature of the exterior is the entrance way of full half-timber work with bricks | in various patterns laid up between the woodwork, the whole being backed up | with cinder concrete blocks. | On the first, floor i a large living | room, hallway, library, dining room. kitchen and pantry, with a servant's bedroom and bath between the kitchen and the garage. The second floor con- tains four large bedrooms, one with a | dressing aleove, and two baths. The third floor, which is of full story height. has two bedrooms, a playroom and a | The living room and the hall, with its eircular stairway, have their’ walls treated with a textured surface, all of | the trim in these portions being of red | gum. The dining room is finished with | a paneled wood waincot, above which | is old-fashloned scenic wallpaper to thy plaster cornice. The fireplace in the dining room is of colonial design, while that fn the| living room is quite informal, being con- | structed of rough stone with wrought | iron decorative work. | The house was designed and its con- | struction supervised by Rodier & Kund- zin, architects, and was built by A. C. | Warthen's Sons of Kensington, Md. | Floor plans are fllustrated on page 17. ——— Courses in “boyology” will he eon- ducted this Summer by the Knights of Columbus _at CHff Haven, N. Y. and Jacksons Point. Ontario. The Triangle of Increasing Values Home of F. S. Holbrook, at Kirke street and Magnolia parkway, Chevy Chase, Md. SHARON APARTMENTS |APARTMENT ON N STREET CHANGES OWNERSHIP| SOLD TO ABNER 8. DRURY |, 2 By im0 mat o rected several years a v Harry L. Property Purchase From Elia C.| | mately $75.000. it is gotiations. Sales Price for 35-Unit Rulldinz‘j Reported to Be | $140,000. TR f Columbia Realty Co.. Inc., o Max The Sharon Apartments, 2148 O Abner B, Drury from Ella C. Quick for | & - 1 street, has been purchased by Caleh a consideration reported to be -wrnxh\un”‘é'fihe‘zt;fiufi;mmow;: sThonn Powers, assistant counsel of the United States Shipping Board, from Alfons B. | Landa, it was announced today. | The consideration in the transaction. vhich was handled through the office of loseph Shapiro, was reported to be ap- proximately $140.000. 2 The building is of four stories and | contains 35 apartment units. It has 2 frontage of ahout 100 feet on O street. a'nd l:f about 125 feet on Twenty-second street. ny Takes Lease. the Quick Is Reported to Involve ’ Realty Compa #75.000. Ground _floor space in INSPECT SUNDAY 3723 S St. ; ‘ A BEAUTIFUL HOME IN BURLEITH IN THE PINK OF CONDITION Six generous rooms and bath—large closets—modarn in every appointment—new all-enamel range—garage. $8.250 $500 Cash Payment National Mortg. & Inv. Gorp. | atl, 3833 1004 Vt. Ave. | P AT T AR I Market Property Leased. Business property located at 1700 Seventeenth street, has been leased for | X a term of 10 years by Fred and Jose- | i phine Neam to Wadie Aed. T. Aed and Fred Neam. trading as the Chastleton | Market, It is recorded. “The lease pricc waz Teported to he $200 a month Massachusetts Park —between Massachusetts and Connecticut Avenues and Woodley Road. Over 250 homes built and under construc- tion. Actual improvements $10,500,000. \Wooded v homes, with lots from ESTABLISHED 1399 1435 K St. N.W. illa sites, lots, central and side hall to 300 feet front. Call for Literature and List of Over 300 Purchasers ‘Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. and home values exceed Main 8685 time for the ppening of the convention. | ‘The second section, which com- | prises the major portion of the delega- | tion, will leave next Friday and will make the trip to Boston by boat from Baltimore. The third section of the group will leave next Sunday. All thre groups are scheduled to arrive in Bos- | ton at approximately the zame time | Monday morning, where they will as- gemble at the Copley-Plaza Hotel for participation in the convention. A Washington dinner is heing ar- panged at_the Copley-Plaza Hotel for the entire Wazhington delegation Thurs- day evening, June 27, after which the delegatior will attend in a hodv the hometown apeaking contest, which is the outstanding social event nf the ron. vention. In this eontest W. Cameron RBurton, Jocal realtor, will participate, making a talk on ““Washington.” Mr. Burton delivered this talk before the | Gosmopolitan Club at its luncheon this | week and he is expected 1o deliver the talk before one or two luncheon cléhs | nexy week. A rather ~laboraje edvertising sxhibit | haz been completed by the local hoard | under the direction nf R. Bates Warren and has heen shipped tn Boston 1o be entered in the national display adver- | tising contest to be conducted under the | auspices of the eonvention. | ‘W. C. Miller will represent the local board as official national delegate. In | sddition to Mr. Miller the following have been appointed as voting delegates to the convention: Ben T. Webster, Morris Cafritz, Clarence F. Donohoe, Karl E. Jarrell, Joseph A. Herbert. ir., and Percy H. Russell, with the follow- | ing as alternates: W. Cameron Burton, | L. T. Gravatte, R. Marbury Stamp, Claud Livingston and David E. Barry. 179-ACRE TRACT SOLD. @ubnrban Land Near District Line SP construction an Changes Hands. A traet of 179 acres of suburban land, known as Bwart Farm. located about 2 miles from the District line and near the Indian Spring Golt Club, in Mont- gomery County, Md.. has been sold by Mrs. Elizabeth Steuart Swart to an un- named local investor, it is announced by Moore & Hill, Inc. The consideration in the deal. nego- tiated by Moore & Hill and Sione & Fairfax, was reported to be Approxi- mately $80.000. Sunday, 2.6 P.M. 3618 T St. N.W. BURLEITH 6 Rooms & Bath Large yard with garage on alley. Price, $8,500 rodie & Colbert, Inc. 1702 Eye St. N.-W. B ein 10109 WAVERLY TAYLOR. %z Present their Star Model Group Homes in Foxall ONSORED by The Eveming Star and the Operative Butlders’ Association, and decorated and furnished by W. B. Moses & Sons under the direction of Genevieve Hendricks, Interior Deco- rator, these homes are presented as Models of better home desion, d decoration. OVERLOOKING and adjoining Foundry Branch Park on the east and facing Forholl Village on the west, and but ten minutes from the White House, these Double-Front Group Homes positively represent the best valuwes in Washington. £11,500 to $14,250. THE FIRST GROUP of nine homes was purchased hefore com- pletion. Four have alrecady been purchased in the second group of nine, now nearing completion. THE MODEL HOME—1573 Forty-Fourth Streei—is open daily from 9 am, to 10 p.m. We cordially invite you. Prices range from Designed under the supervision of The Star Model Homes Commit- tee and buslt by L. E. Breuninger & under the auspices of the Ofperative Busld- ers' Association of the Dsstrict of Co- lumbyia. Sons Colonial Furnishings by the Firm of W. B. Moses & Sons that blend with the splendor of this beautiful home. Open for public inspection every day for the next four weeks. Houre, 10 AM. to 9 P.M, OMORROW morning at 10 e'clock this inighe Mods! Hore willibe oficiallyiogesied for public inspection. The. people of Wash- ington will then have an opportunity to in- apect a completely furnished home that com- bines the very finest in construction art with the most modern in fittings and furnishings. This home has hack of it the resources of ona of the oldest builders in Washington, and measures up to the highest atandard of the newspaper that is sponsoring it. The home is of Colonial architecture, adhering to the utmost in simplicity and symmetry, revealing good taste and refinement in every line—built for permanency, of nationally known guaranteed products, and with a sense for the living aspect. It contains 7 rooms, 2 colored tile baths, in addition to the breakfast room, servant's room, elub ropm and twoecar garage, making every portion of the house livable. announced by | Moore & Hill, Inc., which acted in ne- | The building contains 20 small house- | | | Reynolds Buildi Mol | Rey ng, 1743 G street, has The three-story apartment property | been leasted for a term of five years, | #1445 N street has been purchased by | beginning June 1, 1929, by the District | Will Be on Exhibition for First Time Tomorrow. When the demonstration house in | | Shepherd Park is thrown open to the | public tomorrow there will be four 1929 | | Star model homes on exhibition simul- taneously and, in addition, final work | is being completed on the two other | houses in the serles, which will be | opened in subsequent weeks. The Star model homes committee again today issues an invitation to the | public, or those who have not already taken advantage of the opportunities, to make an inspection of the three model homes already on exhibition, as | well a5 to make a trip to the Shepherd | Park home. | The first of the series is located on Kennedy drive, in Kenwood, which to- | morrow enters its fourth week of exhi- bition. It s a large house, suggestive of the Prench provincial style of archi tecture, which was built by the Ken- nedy-Chamberlin Development Co., | from plans by A. H. Sonnemann. It | may be reached by driving out Con- | necticut avenue, turning left into Brad- ley lane across’ Wisconsin avenue, out Bradley Boulevard to Kenwood and left on Kennedy drive. The second of the series is located in Leland, Md., at 4509 Elm street, which enters its third week of exhibi- tion tomorrow. It was built by M. & R. B. Warren from plans by Harry L. Edwards, and is of Colonial design. It is the smallest house in the series. It may be reached by driving out Con- necticut avenue to Leland street, turn- ing left to Porty-sixth street, then right to Elm street, or by driving out Wis- consin avenue to Leland street, right to Forty-sixth street, then left to the intersection with Elm street. It may be reached also by Connecticut avenuc or Wisconsin avenue street car lines. The third is the English group house located on the east side of Forty-fourth street just south of Q street, in Foxall built for the demonstration by Waverly Taylor, Inc., from plans by Waverly Taylor in association with Portie & Lockie. It may be reached by driving out @ street, through Georgetown, then " (Confinued on Fourteenth Page) 611 Gallatin St. NORTHWEST Facing the South and a completely sold group of Dunigan-built homes. Big lot— 137 feet deep—gives ample room for a gar- den or a play space for the children. De- tached garag‘e. A splendid home thorough- Iy well built in one of the finest sections of Petworth. $8,950 Terms like rent make it possible to own this home with the money you now pay as rent. OPEN EVERY DAY AND EVENING UNTIL 9 PM. D. J. DUNIGAN, Ine. 1319 N. Y. Ave. “Every labor-saving device is here. » cabinet unit with its gl work table, flour bin, etc., is ample space for additional furniture are only a National 1267 ~ Announcing the Opening &he Poening $t and modern convenience Ice machine, electric dishwasher, over which s-encased shelves, drawers, placed, broom closet and few teatures that make this an ideal home. There is a front and rear covered concrete porch and a rear garden which has been carefully laid out with a putting green, reflecting ball, garden furniture, shrubs and evergreens that lend charming interest. There is really no necessity for going into further detail, when a visit to this home will convince vou of .the quality and the exceptional features that are too numerous to mention. Come Out Tomorrow Drive out 16th St. to Alaska Ave. to Morn- ingside Drive, turming left on Morningside Drive to Iris St. & Preuninger & Sons Main 1040 211 Investment Bldg. Main 6140 Builders-Realtors Weashington's Oldest Established Builders