Evening Star Newspaper, July 24, 1937, Page 24

REAL ESTATE. D. C, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1937. —_— e e FARFAX REALTY AETITY 15 HIH Many Conveyances Are Recorded in County Clerk’s Office. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star FAIRFAX, Va., July 24 —Real estate activity irn Fairfax County during the past week continued high, with a large number of conveyances being recorded in the office of the county clerk A tract of appoximately 20.6 acres on Lemon road in Providence district was conveyed to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver K. Marshall by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dangel. In the town of Herndon, & house and lot belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Randolph R. Ryon was sold to John Ryon. Percy M. Petitt of R. F. D, Alex- andria, purchased a lot at Accotink in Mount Vemon district from Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Simms, and in another Mount Vernon district transfer Mr. and Mrs. Victor Facchina sold two acres on the Alexandria-Franconia Highway to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar E Powell of Washington. Wells Estate Divided. #In a division of real estate belonging to the late John R. Wells, 10.763 acres has been transferred to Mrs. Beulah C. ‘Weatherholt 5 acres to Mrs. Lola Mae Mohler; 7 acres to Malcom Lewis and 8 acres to Grafton Lee Wells. The property is located on the Warrenton pike in Centreville district near Bull Run Post Office. On Seminary road in Falls Church district, a 1.459 acre lot and house have been sold to Mr. and Mirs. F. Allen Whiting, jr, by Ann Gibbon Minni- gerode. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Roberson have sold approximately 5 | acres in Providence district on the Alexandria-Leesburg pike near Tysons | Corner to Elmer E. Cockrill of Vienna. Charles H. Gladden has sold 8 acres in Mount Vernon district to Dr. William McClellan. The property ad- joins the Burgundy tract now owned | by Dr. McClellan. Mr. and Mrs. W. Parker Richardson have purchased approximately 1.683 acres in Lee dis- | trict on Telegraph road of the property | of the Jate Joseph M. Springman. Other Transactions. In Providence district, Collas G. Harris has purchased 3 tracts com- prising about 46.8 acres from the heirs of the late H. M. Curtis, and Mr. and Mrs. James B. Bolling have sold 2.824 | acres to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bruning. | In Falls Church district, a lot in Rixey Estates has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer W. Jones of Arlington by | Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Rhodes of East | Falls Church. DINING RM ] LIVING ROOM 182 x 132 THE EVENING STAR, 149 x 136 one can. WASHINGTON, FIRST FLOOR Above is a view of the spacious master bed room of the Silver Star Home at 5510 Wriley road, Westhaven, which tomorrow enters the third week of its erhibition period. Below are the plans of the first and second floors of the home, erected by the Westhaven Development Co. SECOND FLOOR have been made to give the rooms an atmosphere of coolness. Unusually generous in dimensions, the kitchen is expertly planned, with full regard to the needs of the modern housewife. Here, the “use-sequence’ thought has been followed in the grouping of the various pieces of equipment, reducing steps to a mini- | mum. Spacious Master Bed Room. On the road leading from Fort Hunt to Alexandria in Mount Vernon dis- | trict, & house and lot have been con- | veyed by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F.| Pezold to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beckert. | A tract of 5 acres in the same district | on the road from Woodlawn to Potters | ‘Hill has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. | George F. Feagans by Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Richardson, and a house and | lot on Mount Vernon road have been sold to Carroll F. Carter by Hattie M. Engle. Star Home (Continued From First Page) an average American family and falls in the medium-priced-home bracket. | It contains six rooms and one and | a half baths, with basement recrea- tion room. The garage, as are all the automobile accommodations in | the section, is built into the house. As modern in equipment as it is straightforward in character, the home follows the center-hall plan typical of houses adapted from the Colonial era. Its spacious vestibule gives access to the living room through a wide archway directly in front of the entrance, while the stairs | to the second floor, invisible from | the stoop, fit gracefully into the whole plan. The first-floor lavatory is just | off the main hall. To avoid the ne- cessity of passing through the dining and living rooms to reach the front door, an extra door leads from th: kitchen into the vestibule. Recessed Radiation. ‘The living and dining rooms sare planned more or less as a unit, with & wide, attractive archway separat ing the two. The living room, with its | cozy fireplace, flanked by buiit-in | bookshelves at one end, features a charming bay window that overlooks the inviting rear terrace. Radiation s recessed, permitting freedom in the The second-floor plan, laid out ts take full advantage of available space, includes a spacious master bed room. in which twin beds have been placed | to reveal its furnishing possibilities; guest room and boy’s room. in addi- tion to the main bath, which is fully tiled and complete with built-in | shower. Storage space and linen | closets are ample and strategically | located. The basement provides a real treat | for those who are given to home en- tertainment. Here, a paneled recrea- | tion room has been tastefully furnished to reveal the full charm of this ideal | fun spot. | Readily accessible from downtown Washington, this Silver Star Home | may be reached by way of Massachu- | setts avenue, one-half mile beyond Westmoreland Circle, to the entrance to Westhaven, thence right two blocks to Wriley road and left to No. 5510, | the exhibition house. The location is within 5 miles of the White House. 2O AS “Quality” Address AND a “QUALITY HOME" in every detail! ~ Right in the heart of the finest “Upper Sixteenth” section. and worthy of its environ- ment! Of English design, affording four bedrooms and two baths on ?nd floor. two additional rooms on' 3rd floor. recreation room and maid's room with bath in basement. Built by Harry Poretsky: furnished by Hilda Miller: ~ ‘Oriental rugs by Neshian G. Hintlian. 7734 16th Street $21,500 ALSO—New Colonial ~Home next door at $28.500! THESE ARE ELECTRIC KITCHEN HEALTH HOMES. Nii78 /@Y 78Vl aY 76 | individual cities are subject to special | tent to which real estate prices rise History (Continued From First Page.) creating a Nation-wide trend, though | local variations; (4) temporary re versals occur during major move- ments: (3) the peaks and valleys in building activity correspond closely with those of real estate trancfers; (6) activity in the subdivision of lots has fluctuated violently; (7) foreclosures sometimes have fur- nished an indication of future trends in real estate activity; (8) the ex- during peak periods and fall dur- ing depressions is difficult to analyze. Taylor's article urges local lending institutions to study with particular care certain aspects of the mortgage lending fleld which the developments of the past few years have altered | materially. City growth cannot, in the majority of cities, be expected to progress as rapidly during the 1930-50 period as from 1910-30 period. While certain compensating factors, one of which is the increase in the number of persons reaching marriageable age, can be expected to influence real estate transfers and building favorably, care must be used to guard against over- building. Studies of future prospects of local industries, contemplated plant con- struction, technological changes likely to reduce the ndmber of workers in lo- cal plants, special advantages of in- dustry as to raw materials, access to markets, etc., will give lenders a more accurate picture of prospects for mortgage lending during coming years. To further guard against over-build- ing in communities in which the de- mand for construction may exceed any long-term trend line for new building, ‘Taylor lists the following danger signs to be watched for: An upturn in fore- closures; land subdivision in excess of immediate needs; character of financing being used; increases in vacancies in homes in direct or in- direct competition with those being built. ROLLINGWOOD THE NEW ROCK Cl:fEEKPARK SECTION @HEVY CHASE We believe a home should be a place in which to BY DOROTHY DUCAS AND ELIZABETH GORDON. EMEMBER that resilient floor tile we told you about several weeks ago? Well, we have been investigating its use on walls, and have to report that now you can have beautifully tiled walls in many rooms in your home where you thought you could not afford it. That some easy-to-clean, water- proof, colorful flooring tile manu- factured from asbestos fiber, mineral coloring pigment and special binders also is made in sizes, weights and finishes suitable for walls. It is laid with a special wall cement, right over new or old plaster walls without even resurfacing the plaster, which is a job that can dig a neat hole in a house- hold budget. Wallboard also makes & smooth, sound surface against which to install this new kind of wall covering. ‘Why not try it for the recess of your bath room behind a built-in tub? You can use one kind of tile for the large expanse of wall, with special contrasting strips at top and in the right angles where walls meet. It makes a colorful, watertight corner, and chances are, once you are familiar with the material, you will finish off the whole bath room with it later on. It comes in 54 colors and 13 sizes, 80 you can make almost any pattern | and create any color scheme, matter how unusual. Some of the tlies are only three inches square; others come as large as 18 by 24 inches. Many of the colors are blended, which lend them- selves to unusual designs. The manufacturers of the tile list three main advantages for it: First it is flexible, and therefore won't craze, check or crack, they say. Sec- ond, it is s0 easy to install that all mess and clutter, with its attendant mounting costs, can be eliminated. Third, it is in itself surprisingly in- expensive. After the tiles are installed, it is recommended that a coating, made no by the manufacturers of the tile, be | applied—one coat only—to protect the material and insure the stability of the vivid or pastel colors. Besides bath rooms, this tile can be used in kitchens, vestibules, corridors, laundries. If you wish some sugges- tions as to design, the company main- tains a decorative department to carry out your own ideas. Will Consider TRADE On this beautiful home at the highest elevation in GLOVER PARK 3729 W ST. N.W. Open Daily to 9 P.M. Furnished by Hutchison, Inc. A deluxe home with found “only in hom higher in price Large g an dining rooms. Luxurious tiled bath 3 big bedrooms ‘master bedroom has shower ~ Street level recreation room paneled In knotty pine with fire- place and buiit-in bookshelves. Gas Electrolux refrigerator. Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Calvert St.. left on Calrert to $ath, and left to'W. Left on W to homes. Or Gloter Park bus to Heidekoper and one block Dist. 1311 atures to be considerably d SO MUCH for inside walls. When it comes to outside ones, there seems to be more emotion involved. All the world and his wife feel strongly about what kind of material they want for siding. It is more than just & prefer- ence; you might even say it is a creed. Among the most enthusiastic are the devotees of stucco. The proper mixture of cement, with or without pigment, makes a handsome, dur- able finish for the exterior of a home, there is no denying. But remember those words “proper mixture.” Whatever criticisms there have been in the past of that excellent material, stucco, sprang not from flaws in the stuff itself but from improper appli- cation of it. Good stucco, soundly formulated, is hard, water-resisting, attractive in color and texture. When you use stucco, be certain that yours is the right kind. We have found & product which, although low in cost, is “free from headaches during application and heartaches in the years to come,” to quote its sponsors. It contains no magnesite or other deleterious substances, is scientifically water- proofed, and contains only non-fading mineral pigments. Concrete authorities say that no more than 10 per cent of lime must be used in stucco, if it is to hold up through the years. The makers of the stucco we have in mind say no lime whatsoever is used in their product, which is mill-mixed and thus avoids any possibility of incorrect measuring on the site. Twelve colors, including & warm tan which has some pink in it, and dull green which is partly gray, are available. The makers of this eco- nomical stucco, which has a cover- ing capacity of approximately 150 square pards to the ton, also make a deluxe stucco, with special water- repellant qualities. It is widely used over poured concrete in swimming | pools, proving its ability to withstand | moisture. b * o X x OME people want their houses t01 be startling. even on the outside. | For them, and for others who merely want to utilize the products a new technology has evolved, we suggest | porcelain enamel on stainless steel clip strips. Although this sort of finish is still | new enough to bring stares in what- | ever neighborhood you use it, there | now are enough houses finished with the glass-like material set in gleaming | AKER rows of steel, to make any one contem 2-in-1 HOMES EXHIBIT HOME 1303 Staple St. N.E. Furnished by Hutchison, Inc. Kitchen and Tub and Shower Bath on Each Floor Arranged as two complete units. Entrance hall gives privacy from family on the first floor, which has a large recreation room’ with ci windows. Ia room with and automatic gas built-in garage INSULATED WITH ALFOIL built-in traye heater. lavatory Large STEEL CASEMENT WINDOWS Open Daily 9 to 9 Drive out K or Florida Ave. Staple St. (between 1ith and 1jith Sts.) turning left 2 blocks to homes, or toke Trinidad Ave. bus to Neal St., right ome block to home. 1420 K St. N.W. N.E REALTY CO. REAL ESTATE plating a modern house, or modern- izing an old house which has clean- cut simple lines, go out and investigate it, anyway. The procelain enameled sheets are simply set into strips of steel, which have a curved spring edge to hold the sheets solidly in place. The sheets usually are put on in horizontal strips, with the metal showing as useful decoration. The clip strip is attached to the wall surface with sheet metal, masonry or wood screws, as the case may demand. When the sheets are in place, the grooves in the clip strips provide self-flashed horizontal joints. Porcelain enamel comes in any color, and the colors, being part of the material which s fused into the pores of the sheet metal backing, never fade. You can clean the house with a damp cloth, as you would clean your kitchen range or sink, or with less trouble, merely by turning the garden hose on it. The shiny surface of the porcelain is impervious to dirt, soot and water, and prevents corrosion of the metal beneath. Naturally, a house sided with porce- lain enamel needs no upkeep and will last indefinitely. If you are interested, we will tell you the name of your nearest * enameling plant, and the company which manufactures the clip strip. Its cost per foot is lower than you would imagine for something so new and startling. NEW STORE TO OPEN || Star Radio Co. to Add Fourth in | Alexandria. The store at 901-903 King street, | Alexandria, which the Star Radio Co. recently leased for a lang term, will be ready for occupancy in August, it was announced today. terations have been made on the prop- erty. This store is the fourth in the Star Extensive al- | | 90-ACRE FARM BOUGHT Angus McDonald Green, attached to the Washington staff of the Repub- lican National Committee, has pure chaséd a 90-acre farm near Indian- hed, Charles County, Md. The prop= erty includes a 10-room modern house. The sale was made for Mrs. J. Henry Hawkins of La Plata, Md., by Theo- dore F. Menk, Washington real estate broker. COMPLETED HOME GROUP A group of five new homes has been completed by M. L. Stone in the 4300 block of Reno road, it was announced today. Colonial in design, the dwell- ings are moderately priced and aire conditioned. The location is between Wisconsin and Connecticut avenues. All of the houses are set on sizeable lots. A display home is located at 4330 Reno road, according to Leslie D. Measell, Chevy Chase, D. C. Near Nebraska Ave. 5704 32nd N.W. Detached Brick Six Rooms—Two Baths Built Less Than 2 Years Charming and artistically designed Has hot-water heat. oil burner, electric refrigeration room. large finished attic weather strips and garage Beau titulle landscaped 1ot conveniar bus transportation at corner. Price lower than comparable values. OPEN SUNDAY 2t0 7 PM. L. T. Gravatte 729 15th Resitr NA.0753) chain, which was started 13 years ago. ERRN -~y 6512 CHESTNUT STREET Chevy Chase, Md. $10,750 'ODAY we present this new brick ard stone Colonicl home, located one block east of Brookeville Road, in o rapidly developing section. IN A grove of shade trees, with a large screened living porc’y overlooking the beautiful rolling lawns of the cdjoinirn estate, it affords a delightful refuge during the hot days « Summer. IX large rooms—two tiled baths—garage—automatic heat fifty-foot wooded lot—restricted community. “Carefree comfort with modern gas appliances” OPEN TODAY AND SUNDAY TO REACH: Out Conn. Ate. beyond Bradley Lane to Thornapple St., turn right and continue across Brooke- ville Road to’ Chestnut St., turn rght to property. EDW. H. JONES & CO., Inc. Exclusive Agents 5520 Conn. Ave. CLeveland 2300 relax, to recuperate energy expended during the day— a place in which to create and enjoy lasting friendships and neighborliness—a place in which to raise your children in an environment that will benefit them throughout their lives. These things we know can be obtained in beautiful ‘Rollingwood’’—the Govern- ment officials, attorneys, architects and brokers who have purchased here verify this belief. New Detached Homes on Wooded Lots. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths to 4 Bedrooms and 3 Baths. Large Libraries, Electric Health Kitchens. General Electric Air-Conditioning. Sample Home 6]1 Ro"ing Rd- Open Daily 42 Homes Already Sold Drive on Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park to Leland Street, turn left one square to Rolling Road and turn right to the home,; or out Connecticut Avenue to Wood- bine Street, turn right and follow our arrows to the property. - Garden Hoemes | Re. Presents A modern group of lower priced, better homes—complete in every detail. These comprise a worthy addition to one of the most beautiful of our established suburban communities. NORTHWOOD PARK, MARYLAND On Colesville Pike placement of furniture The furnishings of the living and | dining rooms are chosen to lend a | feeling of commodiousness to the| whole. The warm tones of early American maple lend informality to | the scheme, ile color selections J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. & REALTOR Bradley Hills—Nearby Maryland Adjoining Kenwood and Edgemoor 6705 Glenbrook Road Eight Rooms—2 Baths—1st-Floor Lavatory Recreation Room—2-Car Built-in Garage. Center-hall planned, superbly,constructed for economy in upkeep, it is furred and insulated; has oil-burning, air-conditioned heating system; electric refrigeration, copper gutters, screens, downspouts, weather strips; gallery veranda. Beautifully landscaped lot 85 ft. ‘wide, approximately 138 ft. deep. Also Inspect 5552 Manning Drive A charming Dutch-Colonial brick, with 6 rooms, 2 baths, ofl-burner, Wisc. 5252 SHANNON & LUCHS Homes Since 1906 Natl. 2345 located. “A Value Unsurpassed” In the Country Club Section of Chevy Chase 205 Bradley Lane Open Daily for Inspection This beautiful home is today’s outstanding value. e has been redecorated like new, is excellently constructed and ideally $17,750 The property 328 WHEATON ROAD Built by Bowling & Gardiner OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY TO9 P.M. 729 15th St. air-conditioned, built-in garage. Lot 60x135. L. T. Gravatte Realtor Directions to Reach Drive out Conn. Ave. or Wisc. Ave. to Bradley Lane, west on Bradiey Lame (Bradley Blvd. ‘west of Wisc.” Ave.) to Glenbrook Rd. NAtional 0753 1st FLOOR—Large living room, dining room, library, lavatory, kitchen, large porch. 2nd FLOOR—Four bedrooms, two baths, finished sleeping porch. 3rd FLOOR—Two bedrooms and bath. A truly palatial home at a real sacrifice price. Large lot 200 feet deep—2-car garage. REASONABLE TERMS 2 or 3 comfortable bedrooms—Tile Baths—Efficiency Kitchens—Full water- proofed cement basements — Caulked — Weather-stripped — Irilated — Screened—Homesites, 65'x150, fronting on county-paved highway—Subject to F. H. A. or Building Association loans—City water—gas—electricity— Within close proximity to excellent schools—A clear view of the beautiful Indian Spring Golf Club greens. G Carefree Comfort with Modern Gas Appliances 316 WHEATON ROAD To reach—Drive out 16th Street to D. C. Line. Turn right and follow Colesville Pike 24 miles beyond Silver Spring, Georgia Avenue trafic light to Four Corners. Turn left on Wheaton Road 1 block to homes. These and other distinctively designed homes, priced to $10,500 in Northwood Park, are open for your inspection until 10 P.M, today and daily. “The Woodland Community”