12 Homes With A Centennial Flair Are Featured on Del Ray’s 2008 House & Garden Tour
May 16th, 2008 Categories: Del Ray
As part of the ongoing centennial celebration for the Town of Potomac – now know as Del Ray – bungalows, Victorians and craftsman style homes will take center stage on the 2008 House and Garden Tour tomorrow, May 17. Tickets are $15 at A Show of Hands, 2204 Mt. Vernon Avenue (703.683.2905) or at the Del Ray Farmer’s Market.
There is not a moment to waste so let’s get started.
The first house listed on the tour is an original Sears house at 220 East Bellefonte Avenue. The owners collect religious artifacts and contemporary art and pieces are featured throughout the house. Of note in the yard are custom wrought iron gates and the original garage build in the 1940’s.
A periwinkle, purple and chartreuse Victorian cottage is next at 28 East Howell Avenue. Built around 1905, the house still has its original fish scale shingles. The current owners have added floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets in the living room, a renovated master bedroom and nursery and french doors to a new deck.
Side by side properties at 20 and 22 East Windsor again reflect a Victorian sensibility. The first house at 20 East Windsor was built in 1893 and is well known for its unique architecture and use of stained glass. A distinguishing feature is the square tower that extends two stories into a third floor cupola (sorry I couldn’t get it in this shot).
The Victorian ’sister’ next door at 22 East Windsor was built two years later in 1895 and while it has been extensively renovated, hardwood floors, detailed hinges and door hardware, and curved plaster walls are still hallmarks of this Del Ray classic.
2100 Mount Vernon Avenue is home to Anne and Tom Welsh and the Anne Welsh Salon. Built around 1910, this magnificent property was one of the original residences on Mt. Vernon Avenue and was the home of John R. Harding, the first president of the Bank of Del Ray (now Thai Peppers). A new woodworking shop on the back of the property was the original carriage house.
A mural of flowers decorates the Mt. Vernon side of 201 East Windsor and is known locally as the “flower house.” Occupying one of the larger lots in Del Ray, this blue beauty makes the most of every available inch inside and out.
415 East Windsor is a turn of the century, modified Queen Anne style home with large, spacious rooms and, my favorite, a sleeping porch. Antique and contemporary pieces complement the features retained and added over the years.
“Do it yourself” was the mantra for the couple who completely renovated 400 East Del Ray Avenue after purchasing it in August 2004. Look for original woodwork, trim, bead board, banister and brick chimney – and a monkey themed bathroom!
The traditional style bungalow at 106 East Del Ray Avenue was transformed 18 years ago with, among other things, a courtyard, sun room, double sided fireplace and master suite. Still a bungalow from the front, surprises abound inside.
124 East Randolph Avenue has gone from being condemned by the city to being featured on HGTV’s “Curb Appeal” in March of this year. There are lots of “before and after” pictures that make the transition even more amazing.
The Colasanto Center, now home to the Del Ray Artisans at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, was built in 1923 and has, in the nicest sense of the word, “been around.” Stop here for a refreshments, the garden and an art exhibit.
The last home on our tour is at the north end of Del Ray at 115 Hume Avenue. Built in 1938, the house retains period details, including tan and turquoise bathroom tiles and the original dining room chandelier. Be sure and spend a few minutes on the honeysuckle covered pergola.
Isn’t a great neighborhood? If you would like to know more about any of these houses or about Del Ray, just give me a call at 703.927.4554.
See you tomorrow?
Michael
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