$2,586,996*
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House -
Off Market
5417 MOHICAN ROAD
BETHESDA, MD 20816
5 Beds
5 Baths,
1
Half Bath
4074 Sqft
$2,246,000 - $2,744,000
Reference Base Price*
3.69%
Since Mar 1, 2022
DC-Washington
Primary Model
Sold Apr 18, 2022
$2,495,000
Buyer
Seller
Sold Apr 10, 2019
$2,300,000
Buyer
Seller
$945,000
by Greenbox Loans Inc
Mortgage Due Apr 01, 2049
About This Property
With panoramic views of the Potomac River and over 4,000 square
feet of living space, this stately 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath,
solid-stone home is known throughout Bethesda as the "R.A. Charles
Castle." The "castle" features a large open-plan main floor flooded
with natural light. There is French door access to a large stone
terrace for outdoor dining. Also on the main level is a 1/2 bath,
large walk-in pantry, kitchen bar seating and a beautiful
wood burning fireplace. On the main floor you will appreciate the
multiple seating areas and the large dining room with butler's bar.
Don't miss the breakfast area on the enclosed former porch which is
a perfect spot for morning coffee as the sun rises over the river.
On the second floor are three bedrooms and two full baths including
a primary bedroom with en suite that features a large walk-in steam
shower, separate tub and notable solid marble double sink. The
third floor consists of a large bedroom/loft, also with en suite
bath. The lower level is currently a capacious family room with
additional storage, wine cellar, 5th bedroom and full bath. There
is a fully roughed in kitchen on this level if any future plans
include an in-law or au pair suite. Only the highest quality
materials were used throughout the home including solid Mahogany
interior doors throughout.The provenance of the "R.A. Charles
Castle" can be traced back to 19th century industrialists Edward
and Edwin Baltzley. Born into an Ohio family of industrialists and
inventors, the twin brothers dreamed of developing a "Rhineland on
the Potomac." To finance their bold endeavor, Edwin used the
fortune he'd amassed from his invention of the spatter-less
eggbeater, to purchase 500 acres of land on the bluffs above the
river on Conduit Road (today known as MacArthur Boulevard).The
Baltzley brothers envisioned a community for the wealthy and upper
class that would be the hub of culture and education in suburban
Washington. They helped establish the National Chautauqua of Glen
Echo, part of a movement that offered education and entertainment
to the middle class, and founded the companies that built trolley
lines to Glen Echo from Chevy Chase and downtown Washington, D.C.In
February 1890, R. A. Charles, an employee of the Treasury
Department, purchased land from Edward Baltzley and began
construction of his home. Theophilus Parsons Chandler, who designed
the "Baltzley Castle" next door, is believed to have been the
architect for both properties. Hired for the cache of his name,
Chandler was best known for designing palatial country homes,
ornate churches and grand enclosures at the Philadelphia Zoo.In
addition to being placed in the Maryland Inventory of Historic
Properties, the "R.A. Charles Castle" was fully renovated in 2013.
The home boasts a picturesque view of the Potomac River and
tastefully combines the design elements of stone, brick, steel,
glass and wood. It is easily one of the most distinctive properties
in Bethesda. With its documented province and stately design, this
offering presents a rare and wonderful opportunity to own a piece
of Bethesda history.
The manager has listed the unit size as 4074 square feet.
The manager has listed the unit size as 4074 square feet.
Unit Size
4,074Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.77 acres
Price per sqft
$612
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,770
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1883
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 18, 2022 | Sold | $2,495,000 | |
Sold | |||
Feb 20, 2022 | No longer available | - | |
No longer available | |||
Feb 15, 2022 | Listed | $2,495,000 | |
Listed | |||
Apr 10, 2019 | Sold to Jian Li Yang, Jie Cao | $2,300,000 | |
Sold to Jian Li Yang, Jie Cao |
Property Highlights
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